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Schizophrenia
By: Ali.F, Mustafa, and Ali.T
http://www.drsharma.ca/schizophrenia-and-obesity-understudied-and-underserved.html
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)
http://www.list-cooking.com/woman-health-pregnancy/Depression.html
A.T
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
A.T
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
http://www.macalester.edu/psychology/whathap/ubnrp/intelligence05/Dpersonality.html A.T
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
http://stoppingthestigma.blogspot.ca/2010/05/schizophrenia.html
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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