What is Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia classified as
a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, or psychotic disorder
What symptom involves seeing or hearing things that are not real
hallucinations
What type mainly involves hallucinations and delusions
paranoid schizophrenia
Who is more at risk Men or Women
Men
What type of medication is commonly used to help manage symptoms
antipsychotic medications
What part of a person’s life does schizophrenia mainly affect
thinking, emotions, and behavior
What symptom describes strong beliefs that are not based in reality
delusions
Which type is known for disorganized speech and behavior
What is disorganized schizophrenia
At what age does schizophrenia most commonly begin
late teens to early 30s
What kind of therapy helps people cope with thoughts and daily life
therapy (such as cognitive behavioral therapy)
Is schizophrenia a lifelong condition or a short-term illness
lifelong condition
What are symptoms called when someone shows little emotion or social withdrawal
negative symptoms
What type is associated with unusual movements or lack of movement
catatonic schizophrenia
Are males, females, or both affected by schizophrenia
both males and females
Can people with schizophrenia live productive lives with treatment
yes
Does schizophrenia affect how a person understands reality
yes
What type of thinking symptom makes speech hard to follow
disorganized thinking or speech
What term is used today instead of focusing heavily on older subtypes
spectrum-based diagnosis
Can environmental stress increase the risk
yes
Is early treatment important for better outcomes
yes
Is schizophrenia caused by one single factor or multiple factors
Multiple factors
Do symptoms usually begin suddenly or gradually over time
gradually over time
Are types of schizophrenia always the same for every person (yes or no)
no
Is schizophrenia caused by poor parenting
no
Besides doctors, who else can help support someone with schizophrenia
family members, therapists, and support systems