definitions
what is epidemiology
The study of how diseases/ illness spreads and what causes them in groups of people, rather than just individual patients.
If one identical twin has schizophrenia, what is the chance the other will also develop it?
48%
Schizophrenia: What gender displays more negative symptoms?
men
what comorbidity example was used in the presentation today?
An elderly patient having arthritis and Parkinson
what show did we use as an example?
Greys anatomy
what is Schizophrenia
a chronic mental disorder that affects an individual’s ability to feel, think, and behave clearly.
What structural brain changes are commonly seen in individuals with schizophrenia?
Reduced brain volume, enlarged ventricles, and medial temporal lobe shrinkage.
Which of the 5 senses do hallucinations affect?
sight, sound, taste, touch , smell
what drug is comorbidity with schizophrenia inked to?
marijuana
myth buster: family history of psychosis is a risk factor to someone having schizophrenia
true
what is Schizophreniform ?
a psychotic condition that’s very similar to schizophrenia. It impacts a person’s behavior, thoughts, and perception of reality
What family factor, marked by high criticism, hostility, or overinvolvement, increases the risk of relapse in schizophrenia?
High expressed emotion (EE).
What is the difference between positive and negative symptoms?
(Positive symptoms are the addition of experiences that are not typically present) (Negative symptoms: the absence or reduction of normal functions)
What kills schizophrenic people the most ?
Suicide
what does CBT stand for ?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
what is Schizoaffective
a mental health condition that includes a combination of mood disorder symptoms (such as depression or bipolar disorder) and schizophrenia symptoms.
What is the key difference between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder?
Schizophreniform lasts 1–6 months; schizophrenia is chronic (6+ months)
For an individual to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, their symptoms must be present for at least _ consecutive months?
6 months
what anxiety disorder is linked to this disease?
OCD
Is there a specific outline for family intervention?
NO
what is comorbidity?
when there is already a disease present and another disease presents itself
Schizoaffective disorder shares risk factors with schizophrenia, but also overlaps with what other type of disorder?
Mood disorders (depression or bipolar disorder).
is this disease heredity ?
yes
Which disease is a short form of psycosis?
Schizophreniform
what is every group members name ?
Demya, Morgan, Anya, Allure, Ja'Quez