Definition
How long does treatment for schizophrenia last?
People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment and medication.
When do symptoms of schizophrenia typically start showing up?
Late teens to early 30s.
How likely are you to develop schizophrenia if you have a twin that has the disorder?
What is psychosocial therapy?
Therapy that teaches the patient/family about the condition, as well as coping mechanisms.
Name a person/group of people someone struggling with schizophrenia can turn to.
Possible answers: Family, friends, teachers, staff, loved ones, etc.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which people _______.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally.
What is the difference between a hallucination and a delusion?
A hallucination is an experience where you perceive something that is not present, while a delusion is a belief of something that is false.
What are the four main possible causes of schizophrenia?
Genetics, pregnancy/birth complications, substance abuse, & stress.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Therapy that teaches the patient how to change their negative behaviors or mindsets, as well as change their reactions to certain situations.
Why would a teacher or a staff member be a good person to open up to about your schizophrenia?
Because schizophrenia can interfere with daily school activities (ex: hallucinating during a test), communicating with a teacher or staff member about what you could do in the situation could help you with your learning as well as your mental state.
People with schizophrenia experience psychotic episodes. What is psychosis and which symptoms does it include?
Psychosis is a symptom of schizophrenia in which a person senses or believes things that aren't real. Hallucinations and delusions are also included as symptoms of psychosis itself.
List three behavioral symptoms of a person with schizophrenia.
Possible answers: Disorientation in movements, aggression, speaking difficulties, repetitive movements, social isolation, & signs of self-harm.
List 2 psychotropic drugs.
Possible answers: Xanax, marijuana, opioids, LSD.
Name one medication used to treat schizophrenia.
Possible answers: Haloperidol, fluphenazine, chlorpromazine, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripiprazole.
Regarding stigma; what is a common (hurtful) belief about people with schizophrenia?
(Specifically the one mentioned in our PowerPoint).
That people with schizophrenia are naturally violent and/or chaotic towards others.
"Fun" Fact: People with schizophrenia are more likely to get themselves hurt than they are to harm someone else.