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PSY2012 PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER RAYE 04/21/24 Schizophrenia ( symptoms, treatment) Psychological Disorders Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects thinking, feeling, and behavior. It's one of the most complicated and poorly understood mental diseases that may severely impair everyday living. Less than 1% of Americans have schizophrenia, a lifelong brain condition. The symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disordered speech, and cognitive or motivation issues. However, medication will relieve most schizophrenia symptoms and reduce the risk of recurrence. There is no cure for schizophrenia, but science is developing safer and more effective treatments. Researchers are currently studying genetics, behavior, and brain imaging to determine the disease's etiology. In addition, this offers promise new, more effective medicines. Perhaps the toughest thing to comprehend about schizophrenia, its intricacy explains why some of these frequent fallacies are so ingrained. Although schizophrenia's Latin origins imply "split mind.", it has nothing to do with personality splitting. Most schizophrenics are not more dangerous or violent than others and may be more susceptible to crime. Community mental health services are scarce, causing homelessness and hospitalizations. One misconception is that schizophrenics are
homeless or hospitalized. Many schizophrenics live in group homes or alone with their families. Men have a higher rate of schizophrenia than women, according to research. Globally, schizophrenia is the same. Schizophrenia is often associated with heart disease and diabetes, causing early mortality. Mental health treatment for schizophrenia includes lifelong medication, psychotherapy, and supportive treatments to control symptoms and enhance quality of life. This is a structured and clearer overview of the above. Antipsychotics are the mainstay of schizophrenia treatment, focusing on "positive symptoms." In highly aggravated sickness, these medications minimize this frequency. Psychotherapy: All these psychotherapies help patients adapt to the condition and improve personal and social functioning. Schizophrenia's severe symptoms and cognitive distortions respond well to CBT. Family therapy helps boost family involvement in treatment. They will better understand the illness and assist the patient. Psychosocial Therapies: Rehabilitation, employment counseling, and social skills training help schizophrenia patients become more independent and live better lives. These treatments reduce stress, improve social activities, and boost employment. Some persons have anosognosia, an impaired awareness condition that makes it challenging to get therapies owing to non-adherence, high relapse rates, and poor functioning. Therapy for anosognosia is tailored to raise awareness and acceptance. Substance use, a typical co-morbidity of schizophrenia, adds to the complexity. Both problems must be managed together for improved therapeutic outcomes. Schizophrenia treatment requires a holistic strategy that includes medical, psychological, and social assistance. This has
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