About the Disease
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder, which affects the neuropsychiatry system, that can be characterized by episodes in which the patient is unable to distinguish between real and unreal experiences. Subtypes of schizophrenia include paranoid schizophrenia, disorganized schizophrenia, catatonic schizophrenia, undifferentiated schizophrenia, and residual schizophrenia.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Diagnosis Codes
ICD-10: F20.0, F20.1, F20.2, F20.3, F20.5, F20.89, F20.9
Alliance Partners
Patients can receive free education and support services.
The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance provides resources, support, and raises awareness for those living with schizophrenia and psychosis.
