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There are three subtypes of schizophrenia: paranoia, hebephrenia, and catatonia.

Of all the disorders, perhaps paranoia (or paranoid schizophrenia) is the most devastating. Paranoia is a subtype of schizophrenia whose symptoms include delusions of grandeur or persecution. It occurs among older and intelligent individuals. Delusions is so severe that it can dominate life if not treated.

Hebephrenia involves absurd outbursts. In addition, people suffering from hebephrenia also suffer gradual decrease in social contact. Hebephrenic patients seem to be playing like a child. However, they usually do not lost any adult mental functions.

Despite its severe symptoms, catatonia is more treatable with medications than other subtypes.

Catatonia involves extreme muscle tension. People with catatonia usually act in robot-like movements or frenzied motion. Catatonia can be fatal by exhaustion if not treated.