Symptoms
Name one negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Name one possible cause of schizophrenia
Are there brain structure changes in people with schizophrenia?
yes
Is there a cure to schizophrenia?
No
What are delusions in schizophrenia?
Beliefs or conspiracies that aren’t true, such as the belief of being watched by the government, being harassed, etc.
Name the 3 active symptoms of schizophrenia.
Which neurotransmitters might be involved in schizophrenia?
Dopamine and glutamate
What kind of schizophrenia treatment is a procedure done under anaesthetic?
Electroconvolsive Therapy.
what is the least common negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Catatonia (refraining from talking or moving for a period of time)
What is the minimum amount of time that a person must experience symptoms of schizophrenia for the DSM-5 to diagnose them.
6 months
What is the likelihood of an identical twin developing schizophrenia if their twin has it?
1 in 2 chance.
What medication is most often prescribed?
Antipsychotic medications
What percentage of people with schizophrenia experience hallucinations?
60-80%
What is the age of onset in males and females?
Late teens to early 20s in males, and 20s to early 30s for females.
What are grey and white matter?
Grey matter=information processing centre
white matter=communications director
What percentage of people who have schizophrenia and hallucinate have olfactory hallucinations?
19-27%
How many people are affected by schizophrenia worldwide?
23 million people
What vitamin deficiency in utero can be a risk factor for schizophrenia?
Vitamin D
Approximately how long would a therapeutic seizure caused by ECT last?
1-2 minuits