Hebephrenic Schizophrenia

Hebephrenic schizophrenia, also called disorganized schizophrenia, is a form of schizophrenia in which disturbances of thought, language, and behavior predominate, along with emotional responses that may seem inappropriate or disorganized.

Manifestations that are described: Speech that is hard to follow, disorganized behavior, changing or flat affect, and difficulty maintaining daily activities.

When to seek evaluation? When marked and sustained changes appear in behavior, language, or perception of reality that concern the person or those around them.

Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist is the one who evaluates and follows up on this condition, and the child psychiatrist is involved when it appears in early stages; the psychologist and the psychoanalyst may support the process, while the general practitioner is usually the first point of contact. The advisable thing is to seek professional guidance early.