Basic Facts
What are 2 common symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations and delusions
Who can prescribe medications?
What are some cognitive difficulties people with schizophrenia can experience?
Problems with concentration, memory, paying attention, understand concepts
When do the symptoms of Schizophrenia usually start?
Late teen years to early 20s
What is the main way to treat Schizophrenia?
Anti-psychotic medication
What is the difference between hallucinations and delusions?
Hallucinations are false perception of reality such as seeing things or feeling something that is not actually there.
Delusions are strong beliefs that people believe in which to be real.
TRUE OR FALSE: Schizophrenia symptoms tend to be more episodic with symptoms coming and going at varying levels of intensity
TRUE
Can someone completely treat Schizophrenia?
No, schizophrenia is a disorder in which it can be managed with proper support and interventions.
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Negative symptoms are the lack of energy, motivation, pleasure, and expressiveness. Negative symptoms lead to people having problems with initiating and following through with plans, being interested in and enjoying things they used to like, and expressing their emotions to others.
What causes schizophrenia?
Scientists believe that schizophrenia is linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain
Genetics and substance use can also cause the development of schizophrenia
What does Schizophrenia medicine help with?
It helps ease the symptoms but does not completely get rid of it.
What is catatonic behaviour?
Catatonic behavior refers to when a person stops almost all movement and is immobile (or almost completely immobile) for long periods of time