Psychic
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave. It may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior.
- Nature of disability : Both (Acquired or Congenital)
- Age group concerned : Teenage years and early adulthood
- Number of people affected : 1% of the population
Symptoms
- Disturbed perception of reality, such as delusions or hallucinations.
- Passive manifestations, such as social and relational isolation
Solutions for accessibility
- Add relevant headings and lists
- White space evenly distributed throughout your content
- Separate content into shorter, condensed paragraphs
- Consistent, symmetrical design
- Use bulleted lists
- Include logical reading order and organisation
- Use user-friendly fonts and softer colour tones and shades
- Properly coded search bars with easy navigation and relevant explanations
- Minimise complexity to avoid cognitive overload
- Incorporate a variety of images without depicting people in distress or feelings of despair
- Avoid ‘timed’ submission forms
- Refrain from language that could be deemed offensive to members of the mental health community, such as mad, crazy, psychopath, maniac or loony
- Don't use stereotypical phrases that reflect negativity. Instead of saying normal person vs. healthy person, say: disabled person