Understanding schizophrenia means recognizing both its positive and negative symptoms.
Positive symptoms include hallucinations, such as hearing or seeing things that others don't.
Negative symptoms, on the other hand, are less known but equally significant.
These involve a lack of motivation and reduced interaction, making individuals appear more withdrawn.
Additionally, cognitive impairments are a crucial part of the illness.
How do you think these symptoms impact daily life?
Brooke Kempf is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
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