1. a person with schizophrenia
Usage: informal; potentially offensive

1. relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
Usage: informal; potentially offensive

Examples

• The term ‘schizo’ is considered outdated and insensitive by mental health professionals.
• Medical experts discourage using ‘schizo’ as it perpetuates stigma.
• The character was portrayed in a schizo manner that reinforced harmful stereotypes.
• Mental health advocates work to eliminate words like ‘schizo’ from casual conversation.
• The documentary explored how terms like ‘schizo’ affect public perception of mental illness.