Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disturbances in
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder, characterized by profound disruptions in thinking, affecting language, perception, and the sense of self.It often includes psychotic experiences, such as hearing voices or delusions. Schizophrenia affects more than 21 million people worldwide. 2  It is a treatable disorder. 3  One in two people living with schizophrenia does not receive care for the condition. 4  Care of persons with schizophrenia can be provided at community level, with active family and community involvement.