What is childhood schizophrenia?

What is childhood schizophrenia?

Childhood schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects children under the age of 13. It is also known as early-onset schizophrenia. Childhood schizophrenia is rare, and affects an estimated 0.4 percent of children.

Childhood schizophrenia may be hard to diagnose, especially in young children, because the symptoms are similar to those of other mental health conditions. These children may have other behavioral problems and difficulties with daily living.