ICD-10 F20.9

Clinical Definition Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and emotional responsiveness. It is defined by the DSM-5 as a syndrome involving a range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional dysfunctions, including positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech) and negative symptoms (avolition, alogia, anhedonia). The condition is associated with…