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Schizophrenia

By Danny and Richa. Schizophrenia. What is Schizophrenia ?. It is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal life situations. It also makes it hard to make logical decisions, behave normally in public, and have normal emotional responses. .

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Schizophrenia

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  1. By Danny and Richa Schizophrenia

  2. What is Schizophrenia? • It is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal life situations. • It also makes it hard to make logical decisions, behave normally in public, and have normal emotional responses.

  3. Causes of Schizophrenia • Doctors are not really sure what causes Schizophrenia but many believe it is caused by the brain not being able to process information correctly. • Genetic, environmental, and social factors have been considered to affect the chances of having Schizophrenia.

  4. Etiology of Schizophrenia • Research shows that genetics, early childhood development, and psychological/social factors contribute to development of Schizophrenia. • Combined, brain impairments and life events are believed to be the cause of Schizophrenia.

  5. Diagnosis for Schizophrenia • Unfortunately there is no lab test that can confirming Schizophrenia. • It is difficult to be sure to have Schizophrenia so doctors often wait for the symptoms to chronically appear. This confirms the diagnosis and doctors can start treating the symptoms.

  6. Common symptoms of Schizophrenia • Common symptoms include: • Hearing voices • Hallucinating • Speech impairment • Lack of emotion • Inappropriate social skills or lack of them

  7. Famous people with Schizophrenia • John Nash • Mary Todd Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln’s wife) • SydBarret (Pink Floyd) • Peter Green (guitarist of Fleetwood Mac)

  8. Prognosis of Schizophrenia • There is no known cure for Schizophrenia. • However, with the proper medicines and counseling, schizophrenics can function well in society. • People with schizophrenia have a higher tendency to attempt suicide. This occurs due to anxiety and paranoia.

  9. Treatments for Schizophrenia • The main treatment for Schizophrenia is antipsychotic medications. • The medications prescribed to treat Schizophrenia does not cure the disease, but it helps reduce the strength of psychotic outbreaks. • Allegedly, tobacco smoking can reduce the effects of Schizophrenia.

  10. Statistics • After 10 years, of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia: • 50% Completely Recover • 25% Much Improved, relatively independent • 25% Improved, but require extensive support network • 15% Hospitalized, unimproved • 10% Dead (Mostly Suicide) • After 30 years, of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia: • 25% Completely Recover • 35% Much Improved, relatively independent • 15% Improved, but require extensive support network • 10% Hospitalized, unimproved • 15% Dead (Mostly Suicide)

  11. Comorbidity of Schizophrenia • Physical comorbidity accounts for 60% of early deaths (not related to suicides). • Substance abuse is more common in Schizophrenics. • Older Schizophrenic patients report fewer illnesses than healthy patients.

  12. Citations • Dryden-Edwards, Roxanne, & Conrad, Melissa. (2010, May 6). General Format. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/ schizophrenia/article.htm • “Schizophrenia.” (2010, September 27). General Format. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications /schizophrenia/index.shtml • Meyers, D.G. (2007). Behavior Therapies. In C Brune, & N. Fleming (Eds.). Psychology Eighth Edition (pp. 690-694). New York: Worth.

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