Symptoms of Psychosis
What are the "hallmarker" symptoms of psychosis
hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, disorganized thinking
What are the two parts of the "formula" of the stress diathesis model?
Vulnerability and Stress
What diagnosis is this the definition of: a chronic mental health condition characterized by persistent disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotions, and social interactions
Schizophrenia
How many phases of psychosis are there?
3
What does the A in the ABC model stand for?
Antecedent
This symptom is described as "false perceptions, where you sense an object, person, or event even though it is not in reality"
hallucinations
Provide an example of a stress factor
What diagnosis is this the definition of: a mental health condition characterized by a combination of symptoms from schizophrenia and a mood disorder (e.g., depression or mania)
Schizoaffective Disorder
What are the phases of psychosis
prodromal, acute, recovery
What does the 3C's stand for?
Catch it, check it, change it
This symptom is described as "a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary"
delusion
Provide an example of a vulnerability factor
What diagnosis is this the definition of: individuals experience psychotic symptoms like delusions or hallucinations, often during manic or depressive episodes
Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features
At what age do symptoms of psychosis usually reach the acute stage?
18-25
What is the percentage of young people who experience an episode of psychosis in their lifetime?
3%
This symptom is described as "a pattern of disordered thoughts and speech that makes it difficult to communicate and understand"
Disorganized thinking
How to best manage vulnerability factors
consistent use of anti psychotic medications
What is the main difference between Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features?
in mania or depression and experiencing symptoms of psychosis vs experiencing symptoms of psychosis without experiencing mania or depression
Name 3 common warning signs in the prodromal stage:
Some early signs and symptoms include: difficulty with concentration, odd ideas, changes in sleep patterns and appetite, and feelings of depression, anxiety, tension and irritability.
Name 3 negative symptoms:
amotivation, avolition, anhedonia, alogia, flattened affect, asociality
What are the different categories of symptoms of psychosis?
positive, negative, cognitive
How to best manage stress factors
talk therapy, healthy life style and abstinence from substances
What types of medications are usually described to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder
anti psychotics and mood stabilizers (bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder)
What marks the end of the acute phase?
symptom stabilization
What are the main two parts of the brain that symptoms of psychosis effect?
frontal lobe and amygdala