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SCHIZOPHRENIA

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

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  1. SCHIZOPHRENIA • By Angel Jenkins and Brandon Ford

  2. WHAT IS IT ? • Schizophrenia is s chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history.

  3. STATISTICS • One percent of all Americans have schizophrenia

  4. 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

  5. SYMPTOMS • Hallucinations • Delusions • Thought disorders • Movement disorders

  6. TIPS AND TREATMENT • Psycho therapy • Medications • Ex. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) , Haloperidol (Haldol) , Arbiprazolen (Abilify) ext. • Self help groups • Rehab • Behavioral therapy

  7. 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

  8. WORK CITED • WWW.NIMH.NIH.GOV • WWW.HEALTHYMINDS.ORG • WWW.HELPGUIDE.ORG • WWW.SHARECARE.COM • WWW.SCHIZOPHRENIA.COM

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