Paranoid schizophrenia ppt
Transcript of Paranoid schizophrenia ppt
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This is a project for a high school AP Psychology
course. For any questions about this project or its
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS AB OUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
Schizophrenia refers to multiple personalities• People with schizophrenia do not have split
personalities.
Schizophrenia is a rare condition• Schizophrenia is not rare; the lifetime risk of
developing schizophrenia is widely accepted to be around 1 in 100
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS AB OUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
People with schizophrenia are dangerous• Most people with schizophrenia are NOT a danger to
others
People with schizophrenia can’t be helped• There are actually many new treatments for people
with schizophrenia
T Y P E S O F S C H I Z O P H R E N I A
First of all, there are 5 recognized types of
schizophrenia:• Disorganized Schizophrenia• Paranoid Schizophrenia (which we will be
focusing on)• Residual Schizophrenia• Undifferentiated Schizophrenia• Catatonic Schizophrenia
WHAT EXACTLY IS PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA?
Paranoid schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder in
which one loses touch with reality
It affects the way a person acts, thinks, and
perceives the world
HOW CAN ONE GET THIS ILLNESS?
It can be due mainly to 3 reasons:
• The Environment• Abnormal Brain Structure• Genetics
THE ENVIRONMENT
Low oxygen levels during birth
Exposure to a virus during infancy
Early parental loss or separation
Physical or sexual abuse during one’s childhood
ABNORMAL BRAIN STRUCTURE
Enlarged ventricles have been found in scans of
the brains of schizophrenic, leading scientists to
draw correlations between the two
Furthermore, activity in the frontal lobe appears to
be slower than that of a healthy human
GENETICS
Generally, it is passed on genetically; however, one
could possibly develop it due to a traumatic event, or
with age
The odds of one developing schizophrenia when
neither of his or her parents have it is less than 1%
However, when both parents have schizophrenia,
the odds are greater than 35%
AT W H AT A G E D O E S O N E U S U A L LY B E G I N T O D E V E L O P PA R A N O I D S C H I Z O P H R E N I A ?
In nearly 75% of cases, schizophrenia develops in
individuals 16-25 years of age
In this age group, more cases are found in which
men have it
From age 25-30, more women have it
From 30 on, cases in which schizophrenia develops
are very rare
UNIVERSAL SYMPTOMS
Disorder• Disorganized Thoughts
Delusions• Of grandeur• Of persecution
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech and thoughts
DIAGNOSIS
To diagnose paranoid schizophrenia, psychologists look for:• The presence of at least 2 of the following symptoms for at
least 30 days:• Hallucinations• Delusions• Disorganized speech• Disorganized or catatonic behavior• Negative symptoms (emotional flatness, apathy, lack of speech)
• Significant problems functioning at work or school, relating to other people, and taking care of oneself.
• Continuous signs of schizophrenia for at least 6 months, with active symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, etc.) for at least 1 month.
DIAGNOSIS
Doctors generally use 3 methods for diagnosing
schizophrenia:• Perform psychiatric evaluations• Search through medical history and exams• Perform lab tests
EFFECTS
Many schizophrenics have relationship problems
There is also an increased risk of suicide
Alcohol and drug use is likely to increase, and in
many cases addiction seems to form
TREATMENTS
Various methods are used to treat schizophrenic
patients, such as:• Supportive counseling and therapy• Antipsychotics• Hospitalization
HOSPITALIZATION
This is usually what happens to a schizophrenic
patient before or during the time in which he or she
is given any real treatment
This method is very important for the initial safety
of the patient
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Medication is used along with therapy much of the
time because it is very effective at controlling
symptoms and cognitive functioning of people with
schizophrenia
However, this process is not 100% effective for all
patients
THERAPY
Therapy is important to the patients because it
provides friendship, encouragement, and practical
advice
Family and friends are also extremely important in
the treatment process, so that the patient will have a
support network
WHAT IT ’S L IKE L IV ING WITH PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA
Having this disorder makes it difficult for me to be
a functioning member of society; however, when I
have taken the antipsychotics prescribed to me and
attend therapy, I find myself able to function much
more easily
WHAT IT ’S L IKE L IV ING WITH PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA
The hallucinations in combination with the
delusions make it hard to decipher between what is
real and what is fake. It is confusing and frustrating
at times, as you might imagine.
WHAT IT ’S L IKE TO EXPERIENCE A PSYCHOTIC EPISODE
If you are uncomfortable at any time during this
clip, you should alert a supervisor and exit the room
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