Symptoms
Hearing Voices, seeing things, or smelling odors that others do not.
What are Hallucinations?
The number one priority intervention for a patient with schizophrenia.
What is safety?
People with schizophrenia have a higher death rate then the general population.
What is a fact? (approximately 2x higher)
No longer hanging out with friends, family and social activities.
What is withdrawal?
Simple communication technique helps patients feel understood without agreeing to their false beliefs. *focusing on the patients ___*
What is focusing on their feelings?
Schizophrenia is the same thing as a multiple personality disorder.
What is a myth?
Firmly held false beliefs, such as being targeted by the FBI.
What are Delusions?
Speaking in cool voices to help keep them calm.
What are tones?
Schizophrenia usually develops in early childhood?
What is a myth? (usually late teens to early 20's)
Difficulty organizing thoughts, leading to incoherent speech.
What is disorganized thinking/speech?
This type of fixed, predictable daily schedule helps reduce stress and confusion for the patient.
What is a routine?
People with schizophrenia are always violent.
What is a myth?
Believing that TV shows or billiards are broadcasting secret, Personal messages directly to you.
What are delusions of reference/ideas for reference?
A goal of treatment aimed at increasing independence, social skills, and functioning.
It is more common to experience auditory Hallucinations more than visual ones.
What is a fact?