Misconception
Schizophreniat is genetic
It is one risk factor
what is a trigger?
an event that can cause the development of schizophrenia
Seeing things that aren't really there
Hallucinations
Having an imaginary friend as a child is a sign of schizophrenia
No, unless it continues to adulthood
What is the most commonly used type of therapy used to treat Schizophrenia?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Fear of persecution
Paranoia
Doing drugs will not trigger the onset of schizophrenia
False, drugs can help cause a psychotic break
At what age does Schizophrenia develop in women?
late 20s
Inability to initiate plans, speak, or express emotions, and find pleasure
Negative Symptoms
how is schizophrenia often displayed in the media?
Offin is portrayed as a villain and as a plot device in horror movies. violent/ criminal
what are the three categories of symptoms
positive, negative, and disorganized
why is it harder to diagnose teens
symptoms are very generalized and common.
People who have schizophrenia don't know they are?
they commonly are not aware they are experiencing schizophrenia but some can tell when they are having a psychotic episode
in what two parts of the barin dose skitzafrina affect
prefrontal and temporal lobe
schitzafrnia increases your chances of developing
anxiety / depression