Diagnosis
During what time frame of life are people diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Late adolescence and early adulthood.
What is schizophrenia?
A severe mental illness that affects how a client experiences and interprets reality. Including hallucinations, delusions, and decreased emotional expression.
Is increased paternal age a risk factor?
True or false
TRUE
Where does the word schizophrenia word come from?
It is a greek word
What are some signs and symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Hallucinations
2. emotional changes
3. Withdraw or isolation from friends and family.
4. Changes in cognition
5. Delusional
What are the 4 phases of schizophrenia?
1. Prodromal phase
2. Acute phase
3. Stabilization phase
4. Maintenance phase
What drug has high risk of developing schizophrenia?
Cannabis
The use of cannabis does not cause schizophrenia, but research shows that the THC compound found in cannabis can result in an earlier diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder in clients who already have a genetic predisposition or other risk factors.
Where are people with schizophrenia most commonly seen?
Prisons, homeless, and institutions.
What are the 4 schizophrenia spectrum disorders?
1. Schizophrenia
2. Schizoaffective disorder
3. Schizophreniform disorder
4. Schizotypal disorder
What gender has an earlier onset?
Men
What is one of the cause of early mortality?
4.9% of people with schizophrenia will commit suicide.
What is the percentage of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia in the world?
1%
What are the types of delusions?
Persecution: Something or someone (actual or imaginary) is going to harm them
Grandiose: Believing they have exceptional fame, abilities, or wealth, including believing they are of royalty or a deity
Thought insertion/Withdrawal: Someone or something is giving or taking away thoughts or ideas
Control: An outside force is controlling their mind or parts of their body
Do twins have a heritability of schizophrenia?
True or false
True
From 60%-80%
What are some risk factors that can cause schizophrenia during pregnancy?
Prenatal and perinatal adversities, premature, viral infections, starvation, and stress
What is the estimated average potential life lost for a schizophrenic patient?
28.5 years
A client sits in a chair for hours staring out the window, seemingly unwilling or unable to move.
What type of behavior is being manifested?
Catatonia
Will gray matter in the brain decrease or increase when you have schizophrenia?
Decrease which cause neural communication impairments and the development of cognitive deficits.
What are some leading risk factors that can cause schizophrenia?
Genetic vulnerabilities and factors of chronic stress: traumatic events such as child abuse, bullying, and death of a loved one
What is the hippocampus function?
It is part of the temporal lobe and is responsible for learning and memory