Symptoms
What are symptoms of schizophrenia categorized by?
positive, negative, and cognitive
What is the main program available for those once diagnosed?
Early intervention programs
What was his diagnosis?
Paranoid schizophrenia
Generally people with schizophrenia are more violent than others- True or False?
False
What is an example of a negative symptom?
Lack of motivation, diminished emotions expression, social withdrawal, minimal speech
Hospitalization is used to treat schizophrenia- True or False
True
How many pages long was his letter written in prison?
13 pages long
T/F- schizophrenia is uncurable
False- there are treatments available for schizophrenia
What is an example of a positive symptom?
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking or speech patterns
What type of therapy is used to treat schizophrenia?
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
What was he executed for?
killing (shooting) 2 people
No. While schizophrenia is related to genes, it is not directly passed down
What is an example of a cognitive symptoms?
Memory loss, attention difficulty, limited critical thinking
What types of medication are given to treat schizophrenia?
anti-psychotics, mood stabilizers, anti depressants
Why was he let off the hook when previously arrested?
He was found unfit to stand trial (insanity)
What disorders are schizophrenia often mistaken for?
DID and BPD