Alogia is a common symptom of schizophrenia and other conditions that manifests as a reduction of speech output or content. In other words, you may have difficulty turning your thoughts into words and ...

Most of us think of conversation as something automatic. Words show up when we need them. We answer questions, tell stories, complain about our day, and joke with friends. Talking feels like breathing ...

Some people are naturally quiet and don’t say much. But if you have a serious mental illness, brain injury, or dementia, talking might be hard. This lack of conversation is called alogia, or “poverty ...