Reportedly, there are around 3.5 million people in the United States diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is one of the leading causes of disability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people with schizophrenia pose a high risk for suicide. Approximately one-third will attempt suicide and, eventually, about 1 out of 10 will take their own lives.
What is very troubling about this psychiatric disorder is that it often affects young adults and can be difficult to diagnose. The famous artist, Vincent Van Gogh suffered from schizophrenia. He committed suicide at the age of 37.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines schizophrenia as a “chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality.”
Some symptoms of schizophrenia may include hallucinations, delusions, agitated body movements, unusual or dysfunctional ways of thinking, reduced speaking and difficulty focusing.
And while many of us might be aware that good nutrition helps us feel and look good, we sometimes forget the impact nutrients can have on the health of our brains.
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