1.
STOP THE
STIGMA

2.
UNDERSTAND
THE DISEASE

3.
LEARN
ABOUT

4.
SPREAD
LOVE

1.
STOP THE
STIGMA

2.
UNDERSTAND
THE DISEASE

3.
LEARN
ABOUT

4.
SPREAD
LOVE

STOP THE STIGMA

STOP THE STIGMA

The first step in helping recovery is to stop stigma and prejudice, as they are the main reasons for social isolation and the failure to seek appropriate treatment. Researches show that in underdeveloped countries such as Zambia, or tribal cultures, 50% of people with schizophrenia get better, against only 30% in developed countries, even with the psychiatric and pharmaceutical industry support. One of the most important reasons is the acceptance and love dedicated to those who are diagnosed. What if love is the answer?

UNDERSTAND WHAT SCHIZOPHRENIA IS
AND HOW IT WORKS.

UNDERSTAND WHAT SCHIZOPHRENIA IS AND HOW IT WORKS.

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish what is real or imaginary, and usually appears between late adolescence and early adulthood. The symptoms are divided into:

POSITIVE

Characterized by delusions, thinking disorder, and hallucinations, mainly auditory. They hear voices commenting on their actions and giving orders, believing that they are being persecuted and that most people want their harm.

NEGATIVES

Characterized by social isolation, sadness, lack of initiative and difficulty to show feelings. 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

1% of the world’s population suffers from schizophrenia.

50 million people to be loved.

Only In Brazil, there is 2.5 million people with the illness.

1 in 10 people end up committing suicide.

Schizophrenia still has no cure, but it has treatment. Psychiatric help and treatment through medication are indispensable for living well, even with the disorder.

KNOW HOW TO DEAL
WITH THE DISORDER AND
IT’S ISSUES.

KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THE DISORDER AND THE IT’S ISSUES.

Get rid of your prejudices, or you will never be able to deal with the disease, so you also stop perpetuating the stigmas out there.

Exchange experiences with others who have gone through similar situations.

If you are close to someone with schizophrenia, it is important for you to be around on the treatment, to see if the medicines are being taken, to clarify your doubts with the doctor and to stay informed about the disorder.

Do not criticize or demean the person who is going through it. One must be clear that this is not a big deal for nothing, but a real symptom of a psychiatric disorder. Criticism only makes matters worse.

If you witness a crisis of a person with schizophrenia, try your best to stay calm, so this way is easier to have a conversation. Remember: you can’t argue with a person in that condition. Expressing irritation only makes things worse and makes the person feel threatened.

Do not be too much careful with the person who has schizophrenia.They have to keep its initiatives. Look for the balance between protection and autonomy.

Look after your expectations for someone with schizophrenia so you do not get frustrated. Accepting the disorder and understanding that recovery is slow is essential so that expectations are not created beyond what the person is capable of.

Be aware that your effort to help someone in these conditions is not always recognized by the person in crisis, so don’t expect for it.

Show some empathy. By making it clear that you understand and believe what the person is talking / seeing / hearing / feeling, they feel more comfortable in trusting you.

Do things you like, keep your social life and have your free time. If you are not well individually you will not be able to take care of the other.

By following these 10 tips, it is much easier to deal with someone who has schizophrenia. And the main thing: understanding and love are never too much. Once you understand how this disorder works, do not hesitate to show empathy, seek, and offer help. Even if love is not the cure, at least life will be much better.

POTENTIATE WHAT IS BEST
IN PEOPLE AND
SHARE LOVE.

POTENTIATE WHAT IS BEST IN PEOPLE AND SHARE LOVE.

What if love is the answer?

Even if it is not, at least life will be much better. For this, we need your voice. Promoting society’s acceptance, understanding and respect for schizophrenia depends on each of us.

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