Conditions Managed Through Specialised Care at Manasa Neuropsychiatric Hospital

Late Onset Schizophrenia

Late onset schizophrenia refers to the onset of schizophrenia symptoms after the age of 40 or 50. It shares many features with early onset schizophrenia, including hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and social withdrawal. Late onset schizophrenia may present unique challenges in diagnosis and management due to factors such as comorbid medical conditions and medication interactions.