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žSchizophrenia refers to a “split personality” or multiple personalities. —Multiple personality disorder is a different and much less common disorder than schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia do not have split personalities. Rather, they are “split off” from reality. žSchizophrenia is a … Continue reading →

žBased on both Clinical Research and Experience ž žAntipsychotic Medication and their side effects —Clozapine —Risperidone and Olanzapine Haloperidol and chlorpromazine Olanzapine Quetiapine —Risperidone žSupport comes from families & friends, and agencies devoted to fighting the disease ž žWorries about … Continue reading →

žIn the U.S., approximately 2.2 million adults have schizophrenia (about 1% of pop.) žRates of schizophrenia are very similar from country to country-about 1 percent of the population. žSchizophrenia ranks among the top 10 causes of disability in developed countries … Continue reading →

žDelusions žHallucinations žDisorganized speech žDisorganized/Catatonic behavior žNegative symptoms (decrease or loss of abilities or functions that existed in the individual before schizophrenia) ž—————————————– žSocial withdrawal žHostility or suspiciousness žDeterioration of personal hygiene žFlat, expressionless gaze žInability to cry or express … Continue reading →

žPrenatal influences (i.e. drugs) žStress on life (i.e. social problems) žPersonality traits (i.e. naturally not optimistic)

žDopamine imbalances possible cause of schizophrenia žDifferent theories towards influence of dopamine

ž Runs in family žGenes, prenatal difficulties, stressors žHuman genome žGenetics not sole cause

According to the Meriam-Webster Online dictionary: Definition of SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 : a psychotic disorder characterized by loss of contact with the environment, by noticeable deterioration in the level of functioning in everyday life, and by disintegration of personality expressed as disorder … Continue reading →