[SCHI-1] Schizophrenia Iceberg

Flat affect

Social withdrawal

What people see

Disorganized speech and behavior

Abnormal movements

Difficulty showing emotions

Hallucinations

Delusions

Lack of motivationor interest

What people don’t see

Difficulty with concentrating, planning, and memory

Confusion

Inability to feel pleasure

Social withdrawal

People with schizophrenia may pull away from friends, family, and social situations in noticeable ways.

Lack of motivation or interest

People with schizophrenia may feel a deep sense of reluctance to do daily activities or pursue goals.

Disorganized speech and behavior

People with schizophrenia may behave unusually or speak in ways that don’t make sense.

Confusion

Trouble organizing thoughts, following conversations, or making decisions may be symptoms of schizophrenia.

Inability to feel pleasure

Schizophrenia may cause a loss of interest in enjoyable activities.

Hallucinations

People with schizophrenia may hear, see, or feel things others cannot perceive.

Delusions

Delusions are strongly held false beliefs, such as thinking others are plotting against you.

Difficulty with concentrating, planning, and memory

Trouble staying focused, organizing tasks, or remembering information may be symptoms of schizophrenia.

Difficulty showing emotions

People with schizophrenia may feel emotions internally but struggle to express them outwardly.

Abnormal movements

Unusual movements or catatonia (a complete lack of movement) may be a sign of schizophrenia.

Flat affect

Speaking in a monotone voice or showing minimal facial expressions can be signs of schizophrenia.