Schizophrenia

By: Ali.F, Mustafa, and Ali.T

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Symptoms

• Go through positive, negative, and cognitive experiences

• Memory loss• Social withdrawal• Hallucinations • Strange ways of speaking• Hostility • Depression • Emotionless (Inability to

laugh or cry)

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Causes

• Combination of genes passed down from relatives

• Drugs changing levels of neurotransmitters

• Viral infections, polio, or the flu develop symptoms

• Head injury from accidents

• Triggers (ex.drug abuse or stress)

http://www.improve-mental-health.com/what-are-neurotransmitters.html

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Diagnosis • There is no lab test that can diagnose• Usually psychiatrist determines based

on clinical symptoms• Physical tests still in trail stages:

• Blood Sampling • IQ Test• Smell Test • Brain Imaging

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Effects 1.Relationships

Schizophrenia will cause a

sufferer to withdraw and

isolate himself or herself,

drastically affecting

relationships with family

and friends.

2.Risk of Suicide Attempt

Patients with schizophrenia

are more likely to try

taking their lives.

3.Problem With Drug

Abuse and Alcohol

Schizophrenics will tend to turn to

drugs or alcohol to relieve their

symptoms and self-medicate.

4.Normal Day-To-Day Activities

Because of the disruptive nature of

schizophrenia symptoms, normal

activities become harder or near

impossible for the sufferer.

Prevention Schizophrenia cannot be prevented. It is a disorder in the

brain. Some people are born with schizophrenia and its signs show up in early childhood, but it's often hard to diagnose. Luckily for those who do have this disorder, there are now medications to control the symptoms. This disorder is often hereditary, and it has no cure. It is a lifelong brain disorder. It cannot be caught from anyone, and there is no way to prevent getting this horrible mental illness

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Psychotherapy for individuals, groups or families is possible, and can mean a lot to people with schizophrenia and their loved ones. Psychotherapy can offer understanding, reassurance, insights and suggestions for handling the emotional aspects of the disorder and providing less stressful living situations.

Treatment

http://welchescounseling.com/treatment.php

Treatment Families can be a big

help. Working closely with health care professionals, family members can learn about the illness. Families can also provide useful information to the health care professionals. They can find ways to support people with schizophrenia and provide a nurturing environment that encourages communication.

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/schizophrenia

History of Schizophrenia The term schizophrenia has only been in use

since 1911. Soon before that, it was deemed a separate mental illness in 1887 by Emil Kraepelin. Despite that relatively recent history, it has been described throughout written history. Ancient Egyptian, Hindu, Chinese, Greek, and Roman writings described symptoms similar to the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. During medieval times, schizophrenia, like other illnesses, was often viewed as evidence of the sufferer being possessed by spirits or evil powers.

Bibliography Ali.T:http://www.helpguide.org/mental/schizophrenia_symptom.htmhttp://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Schizophrenia/Pages/Causes.aspxhttp://www.schizophrenia.com/diag.php#diagnosis

Mustafa:http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=3-100http://www.medicinenet.com/schizophrenia/page2.htm

Ali.F:http://www.schizophrenia.com/prevention.htmhttp://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro03/web2/acazaban.html

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