Chapter 5: Schizophrenia Flashcards
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder characterized by?
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and diminished emotional expression (eye contact, facial expression, expressive speech).
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects how many Americans?
About 1% of Americans.
Schizophrenia has a strong genetic component, how many individual genes can increase the risk for Schizophrenia?
60 individual genes.
Alterations in brain chemistry (the release of neurotransmitters) and reduction in the volume of key brain regions are seen in Schizophrenia?
Yes.
Is there cure for Schizophrenia?
No.
What are the ways that Schizophrenia is treated and managed?
Antipsychotic medication and Psychotherapy.
How does Antipsychotic medication help with Schizophrenia?
Is effective for symptom control and relapse prevention.
How does Psychotherapy and vocational help with Schizophrenia?
They are important additional components of care.
