Fernando's parents are very worried about him.In the last month, he has withdrawn from contact with friends and lost interest in any outside activities.There has been a breakdown of his hygiene and personal habits and he has not been going to his college classes or his part-time job.His brother who went to see him said that his thinking and speech was "jumbled" and his emotions ranged from blunted to totally inappropriate; and subsequently, insisted that Fernando go with him to a doctor.The doctor (psychologist) will most likely diagnose Fernando with

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Fernando's symptoms of withdrawal, loss of interest, breakdown of hygiene and personal habits, skipping classes and work, jumbled thinking and speech, and inappropriate emotions are all indicative of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. It can cause hallucinations, delusions, disordered speech and behavior, and a lack of motivation and emotional expression.

Fernando's Parents Are Very Worried About Him