True or False. There is a known cure for schizophrenia
False. There is no known cure for schizophrenia
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What is Richard T. Chase known for? (what is he?)
A schizophrenic serial killer.
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What was John F. Nash known for? (his occupation)
A schizophrenic mathematician
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What was one delusion John Nash believed during his years with schizophrenia?
- Believed everyone who wore a red tie were part of a conspiracy
- believed that characters called Charles Herman and William Parcher were putting him into danger
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When do serious symptoms of schizophrenia usually occur?
Late teens
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What is the name of the common medication for schizophrenia?
Clozapine
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What did Richard Chase do to his victims?
Chase drank their blood and liquefied organs.
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What is the name of the game John Nash created?
Hex
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Define hallucination.
Seeing, hearing, feeling, and/or smelling things that are not present
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What is schizophrenia caused by?
A disruption in the structure and function of neurotransmitters
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True or False: Some medication have been reported to kill red blood cells
False; Some medication have been reported to kill white blood cells
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How many people did Chase kill and in what time span?
Chase killed 6 people in about 1 month
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True or False: John Nash never recovered from schizophrenia
False; Nash did recover from schizophrenia
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What is a common hallucination schizophrenics have? (Hint: John Nash had this)
Hearing voices.
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What is the statistic of the number of people who have schizophrenia?
1 in 100 people
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Where is the Schizophrenia Society of Canada headquarters located?
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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What did Richard Chase enjoy doing as a child and what are these characteristics a part of?
Chase enjoyed killing animals and setting fires. These characteristics are part of the Macdonald Triad (or Homicidal/ Sociopath Triad)
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What is the name of the biographical drama made about John Nash in 2001?
A Beautiful Mind
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What was Richard T. Chase's nickname?
-Dracula
-Vampire
-Vampire of Sacramento
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List four common symptoms of schizophrenia.
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, thoughts, beliefs, and disorganized movements and behaviours
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List the 3 places mentioned in this presentation where people can go for help for schizophrenia.
Ontario Shores, Schizophrenia Society of Canada, and Peace Ranch
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What delusion did Richard Chase have when in trial?
He believed he was Jewish (which he was not) and that he was persecuted by the Nazis because he had the Star of David on his forehead (which he did not). He believed that the Nazis were connected to UFO's and that the UFO's were telepathically telling him to kill others to replenish his blood.
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What Nobel Prize was John Nash awarded for in 1994?
Nobel Prize for Economics
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True or False: Schizophrenics can manage their own illness.
True; Once patients learn basic facts about schizophrenia and its treatment, they can make informed decisions about their care. If they know how to watch for the early warning signs of relapse and make a plan to respond, patients can learn to prevent relapses. Patients can also use coping skills to deal with persistent symptoms.