| Schizophrenia, a biological psychiatric brain disorder in which a person loses touch with reality, is devastating and debilitating for the patient, their families, and loved ones. Symptoms like psychosis and paranoia can be extremely disabling. Over time, people with schizophrenia frequently develop additional chronic medical conditions like substance use disorder, diabetes, and heart disease. Their medical care is often received in hospital emergency departments during periods of crisis instead of regular office visits with a medical professional who knows them and can effectively manage their care on an ongoing basis. ... |