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hebephrenic schizophrenia

mental disorder
Also known as: disorganized schizophrenia
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Hebephrenia is a form of schizophrenia characterized by shallow and inappropriate emotional responses, foolish or bizarre behavior, false beliefs (delusions), and false perceptions (hallucinations). It is considered a subtype of schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder that affects thinking, emotions, and behavior.12

Key characteristics of hebephrenic schizophrenia include:
* Incoherence and delusions without a clear theme.1
* Emotional responses that are often flat, inappropriate, or silly.12
* Bizarre behavior.2

This subtype typically emerges during puberty or early adulthood. While schizophrenia affects individuals across all demographics, hebephrenic schizophrenia specifically presents with these disorganized and emotionally inappropriate symptoms.12

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