Geðklofi
Geðklofi, the Icelandic term for schizophrenia, is a chronic psychiatric disorder marked by persistent disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior. It commonly manifests with delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or thinking, and social or occupational impairment. The condition typically requires long-term multimodal treatment.
Symptoms are often classified as positive (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking), negative (flat affect, reduced speech, social
The causes are multifactorial, involving genetic predisposition and neurodevelopmental factors, as well as environmental triggers such
Diagnosis follows ICD-10 or DSM-5 criteria, requiring at least one core symptom (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech)
Treatment combines antipsychotic medication (typical or atypical) with psychosocial interventions, including psychotherapy, family education, social skills
Geðklofi affects about 0.3–0.7% of people worldwide. Prevalence and course vary by region and culture. In Iceland,