Treatments
Is Schizophrenia curable?
No, Schizophrenia is not curable at the moment but there are treatments available.
How many people in the world are affected by schizophrenia?
24 million people or 0.32% of people are affected by schizophrenia.
Is excessive hydration a main symptom for schizophrenia?
Yes, excessive hydration is a main symptom for schizophrenia.
Would having a family history of schizophrenia increase your risk of having schizophrenia?
Yes, having a family history of schizophrenia can increase your risk of being diagnosed with it.
List 2 DSM criteria for schizophrenia.
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence)
Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior (stares blankly and won't respond when you speak to them)
Negative symptoms, such as diminished emotional expression (lack of motivation)
Name 3 people who help schizophrenists (Excluding Doctors)
Social Workers, Mental health nurses, Therapists, Counselors, and Psychotherapists.
1/3 of schizophrenics receive treatment for the illness.
What is the most common symptom for schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations are the most common symptom.
At what age does taking drugs peak the vulnerability to developing schizophrenia?
Drugs as a teenager and young adulthood peak the vulnerability of developing schizophrenia.
What is 1 imaging test that is used with schizophrenia?
An MRI scan, or CT scan is used with schizophrenia.
Which treatment is used first, Therapy or Drugs?
Drugs come first in most cases, but after 12 months, therapy can begin.
What percentage of schizophrenics commit suicide
10-13% of people with schizophrenia commit suicide.
Do schizophrenics socially isolate?
Yes, most people dioagnozed with schizophrenia socially isolate.
What type of substance can increase the risk of schizophrenia?
Taking mind-altering drugs can increase the risk of schizophrenia.
Are disorganization and catatonic behavior a necessary part of the DSM criteria?
Yes, disorganization and catatonic behaviour are a necessary part of the DSM criteria
Name the 3 types of drugs used to treat schizophrenia
Second-generation antipsychotics, First-generation antipsychotics, and long-acting injectable antipsychotics.
What is the likelihood of schizophrenics dying early compared to the general population?
People with schizophrenia are 2 to 3 times more likely to die early than the general population.
How does schizophrenia affect thinking and speech?
Thinking: Inability to form coherent thoughts.
Speech: Speech that may seem disorganized or garbled.
Is there a protective factor for schizophrenia and if so, what is it?
There's no way to prevent schizophrenia, but a treatment plan can help prevent relapses or worsening of symptoms.
How long does disturbances such as impairment in social or occupational functioning need to persist for and how long do active symptoms need to persist.
There must be significant impairment in social or occupational functioning, and the disturbance must persist for at least 6 months, including at least 1 month of active symptoms.
Name 2 drugs used to treat schizophrenia
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Asenapine (Saphris)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)
Cariprazine (Vraylar)
Clozapine (Clozaril, Versacloz)
Iloperidone (Fanapt)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Paliperidone (Invega)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Chlorpromazine
Fluphenazine
Haloperidol
Perphenazine
Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena, Aristada)
Fluphenazine decanoate
Haloperidol decanoate
Paliperidone (Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza)
Risperidone (Risperdal Consta, Perseris)
What is the peak of vulnerability for developing schizophrenia between males and females?
Males reach a single peak of vulnerability for developing schizophrenia between the ages of 18 and 25 years. Females' vulnerability peaks twice; first between 25 and 30 years, and then again around 40 years of age.
Name the 3 symptoms that start with the letter D
Delusions, Disorganized behavior, Disorganized thinking
What pregnancy and birth complications can increase the risk of schizophrenia?
Pregnancy and birth complications, such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins or viruses that impact the brain can increase the risk of schizophrenia.
How is a Psychiatric evaluation done?
A doctor or mental health professional checks mental status by observing appearance and demeanor and asking about thoughts, moods, delusions, hallucinations, substance use, and potential for violence or suicide. This also includes a discussion of family and personal history.