Schizophrenia in children is extremely rare, occurring in one out of every 30,000 children. One of the key criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is sustained hallucinations, lasting more than six months. Check out these resources for more information about childhood-onset schizophrenia.
NIMH: The National Institute of Mental Health has a special section with information on child and adolescent disorders, including more on medications, and information about how to cope with schizophrenia.
To learn more about the National Institute of Mental Health's study on childhood-onset schizophrenia, and to read about what criteria must be met in order to take part in the study, click here.
NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grassroots mental health advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.