Symptoms
False beliefs that are not based in reality
Delusions
Runs in the family
Genetics
What is one of the first things doctors will do when diagnosing schizophrenia
psychological evaluation
or
complete medical exam
Neighbors dog told him to do it
David Berkowitz
Real-life story of American mathematician John Nash
A Beautiful Mind
Seeing or hearing things that don't exist
Hallucinations
Complex interrelated chemicals in the brain
Neurotransmitters
Dopamine & Glutamate
What is the prevalence rate of developing schizophrenia
0.3%-0.7%
Inspiration for fictional killers including Norman Bates and Leatherface
Ed Gein
Famous socialite Barbara Daly Baekland and son Anthony Baekland
Savage Grace
People who don't show the usual signs of emotion like smiling, frowning, or raiding their voice
Emotional Flatness
Things like social isolation, urbanity and substance abuse are all examples of
Environment
What is the percentage that schizophrenics will engage in violence during their lifetime
10%
The vampire of Sacramento. Drank their blood.
Richard Chase
Brother helps sister navigate any problems she has with her condition
Benny and Joon
Effective communication can be impaired. AKA word salad
Disorganized Thinking
Drug Abuse
What percentage of U.S. prisoners suffer from mental illness
10-25 %
Wanted to emulate A Nightmare on Elm Street
Daniel Gonzales
The story of musician nathaniel Ayers starring Jamie foxx
The Soloist
Lessening or absence of normal behaviors and functions related to motivation and interest.
Negative Symptoms
Exact cause of schizophrenia
Unknown
What is the leading cause of death for inmates with mental illness
Suicide
Greyhound bus 1170
Vince Li
A husband and father who's grappling with suspicions that he may have schizophrenia
Take Shelter