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From Stigma to Support: Promoting Compassion and Understanding for Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can be a frightening experience, explains Dr Bianca Brider of Janssen South Africa Medical Affairs. The patient starts hearing, and even seeing people, things, and events that are actually not present in reality, and the disempowering aspect of it is that the patients are unable to discern the difference between these imagined phenomena and…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 8, 20240Comments

Worldwide, the month of May has been dedicated to better understanding mental illnesses, with specific focus on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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A glimpse into bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Worldwide, the month of May has been dedicated to better understanding mental illnesses, with specific focus on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. An estimated 3-4% of South Africans have bipolar disorder and about 1% of the population will develop schizophrenia during their lifetime. While different, both share common traits, which make them difficult to diagnose. Abdurahmaan…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 22, 20230Comments

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CARING FOR SOMEONE LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

People living with schizophrenia deserve to live a happy, fulfilled life. To do so, they often need assistance from caregivers. While this may seem daunting at first, if carried out with highest levels of love, affection and care, being a caregiver can be rewarding. Schizophrenia symptoms are tough to handle if a caregiver isn't familiar…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 30, 20200Comments

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WOMEN’S MONTH – EARLY HELP CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Schizophrenia is a misunderstood condition, with many stigmatising the condition and assuming people living with schizophrenia are crazy. In fact, schizophrenia is a severe chronic illness, and is treatable. This condition affects the brain, making it difficult for a person to separate what is real from what is not.1 In some cases, the disease can…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 26, 20200Comments

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POPPING THE MYTHS AROUND SCHIZOPHRENIA

The time to focus on a frequently ignored illness that impacts the lives of thousands of people has arrived. Schizophrenia is difficult for the person diagnosed with it and their loved ones, in addition, the number of myths surrounding the diagnosis can exacerbate their difficulties, contributing to a negative mindset. Here are some of the…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 20, 20200Comments

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EARLY SCHIZOPHRENIA DIAGNOSIS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Schizophrenia affects nearly 1 in every 100 people.1 Healthcare professionals are constantly researching ways to deal with this relatively misunderstood disorder as many people living with schizophrenia and their caregivers always look for help with the stifling symptoms. Healthcare professionals agree that early intervention is crucial to assisting people living with schizophrenia to live a fulfilled…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 22, 20200Comments

Tag: Schizophrenia

From Stigma to Support: Promoting Compassion and Understanding for Schizophrenia

A glimpse into bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

CARING FOR SOMEONE LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

WOMEN’S MONTH – EARLY HELP CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

POPPING THE MYTHS AROUND SCHIZOPHRENIA

EARLY SCHIZOPHRENIA DIAGNOSIS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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