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 | Schizophrenia is a long term mental illness characterised by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, lack of emotion, limited speech and an inability to enjoy any activities. |
Caring for a loved one with schizophrenia | |
 | Psychiatrist Zafar Sharif of Columbia University talks about some of the frustrations and things to watch out for when caring for a loved one with schizophrenia. |
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 | People with schizophrenia often have disabilities in partner relationships, work roles, social withdrawal, household participation, general interests, self care and social friction. |
Improve family relationships | |
 | Family therapy is a type of psychological therapy that works to change the relationships within families to help them better deal with a wide range of problems. |
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 | The impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be widespread, affecting not only schooling but also home life, peer relationships and social-emotional development. |
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 | Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disabling fatigue that lasts for longer than six months. It can cause problems with memory and concentration, muscle or joint pain, and disturbed sleep patterns. |
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