Today, we recognize Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Awareness and stand in support of individuals, families, and communities affected by these conditions. By encouraging understanding, empathy, and open conversations, we can help reduce stigma and promote mental well-being for all.

WORLD Schizophrenia Day 2026 Definition Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves Global Prevalence US Prevalence 1.22 M 23.6 M People live with Schizophrenia worldwide New cases are diagnosed globally each year Prevalence of schizophrenia & related psychotic disorders 0.25% & 0.64% Late adolescence and the twenties, Earlier among men than among women 0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.5% Types of Schizophrenia Paranoid delusions focusing on the self Belief in being targeted by people, objects 'others'. Excitement & stupor phases Reluctance to move limbs/body Symptoms that don't clearly fit one of the other types Bizarre behavior, delusions & hallucinations Often occurs in adolescence Paranoid Catatonic Disorganized Undifferentiated Symptoms Positive Symptoms : any change in behaviour or thoughts Negative symptoms : often appear months or years before a person experiences delusions or hallucinations Positive Symptoms Delusions Confused thinking and speech Hallucinations Negative Symptoms Lack of Motivation Social Withdrawal Emotional Flatness Cognitive Symptoms Attention issues Problem-solving Impaired verbal ability Diagnosis > 2 of the specified symptoms according to DSM-5 classification for a duration of 1 month Recent update Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID) How long symptoms have been appearing Rule out other possible illnesses Rule out substance use SNPs may now serve as biomarkers Treatment 1st Generation 2nd Generation New MOA MOA Typical mGPCR antagonists Atypical mGPCR antagonists M1/M4 agonist Drug Name Company Name Drug Name Company Name Drug Name Company Name Drugs Haloperidol Clozapine COBENFY Chlorpromazine Olanzapine Vyuhpharma® All Rights Reserved Note: This report is generated based on publicly available data

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