What is
Youth-Onset Schizophrenia?

Youth-Onset Schizophrenia is a rare and serious mental health concern that requires multidisciplinary therapeutic support.

What Is It?

Youth-onset schizophrenia is a rare and severe mental health condition where symptoms of schizophrenia appear during adolescence. It involves disruptions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behaviour, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised speech. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for long-term support.

Common Experiences

Young people with schizophrenia may hear voices, believe things that are not real, or exhibit unusual thinking and behaviour. They might struggle at school, withdraw socially, or seem emotionally flat. These experiences can be frightening and isolating, often misunderstood by peers and adults.

How It Can Affect You

Youth-onset schizophrenia can significantly affect education, relationships, and self-esteem. It may lead to long-term functional difficulties without proper treatment. Therapy, combined with medication and family support, helps manage symptoms, improve communication, and build coping skills to support recovery and daily functioning.