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SCHIZOPHRENIA. By Angel Jenkins and Brandon Ford. WHAT IS IT ?. Schizophrenia is s chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history. STATISTICS. One percent of all Americans have schizophrenia. SIGNS. Social withdrawal Hostility or suspiciousness
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SCHIZOPHRENIA • By Angel Jenkins and Brandon Ford
WHAT IS IT ? • Schizophrenia is s chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history.
STATISTICS • One percent of all Americans have schizophrenia
SIGNS • Social withdrawal • Hostility or suspiciousness • Deterioration of personal hygiene • Flat, expressionless gaze • Inability to cry or express joy • Inappropriate laughter or crying • Depression • Oversleeping or insomnia • Odd or irrational statements • Forgetful; unable to concentrate • Extreme reaction to criticism • Strange use of words or way of speaking
SYMPTOMS • Hallucinations • Delusions • Thought disorders • Movement disorders
TIPS AND TREATMENT • Psycho therapy • Medications • Ex. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) , Haloperidol (Haldol) , Arbiprazolen (Abilify) ext. • Self help groups • Rehab • Behavioral therapy
FACTS • 25 % of people with schizophrenia recover completely • The most common form of hallucinations are auditory experiences such as “voices.” • Schizophrenia is not the same as “split personality.” • It is estimated that more than 2.7 million Americans now have schizophrenia
WORK CITED • WWW.NIMH.NIH.GOV • WWW.HEALTHYMINDS.ORG • WWW.HELPGUIDE.ORG • WWW.SHARECARE.COM • WWW.SCHIZOPHRENIA.COM