US Medical Term · mental-health
Schizophrenia
Esquizofrenia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Schizophrenia |
| Spanish (Español) | Esquizofrenia |
| Chinese (中文) | 思覺失調症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 조현병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tâm thần phân liệt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Schizophrenia |
| Portuguese (Português) | Esquizofrenia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคจิตเภท |
| Japanese (日本語) | 統合失調症 |
What it means
Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. Symptoms may include hallucinations (hearing or seeing things others do not), delusions (strongly held false beliefs), disorganized thinking, and reduced emotional expression or motivation. Symptoms usually appear in late teens to early thirties. With proper treatment — including antipsychotic medications and supportive therapy — many people with schizophrenia lead meaningful, productive lives. Early intervention leads to better outcomes. Care is typically provided by a psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary mental health team. Community mental health centers across the US offer specialized services for people and families managing schizophrenia.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My family member has schizophrenia and we need help connecting with a psychiatric treatment team.
Un familiar mío tiene esquizofrenia y necesitamos ayuda para conectarnos con un equipo de tratamiento psiquiátrico.
I was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and I have questions about my medication.
Me diagnosticaron esquizofrenia recientemente y tengo preguntas sobre mi medicación.
Are there community mental health resources for people living with schizophrenia in my area?
¿Hay recursos de salud mental comunitarios para personas que viven con esquizofrenia en mi área?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F20 SchizophreniaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026