classification

Question 1

what is schizophrenia

Answer 1

a mental disorder categorised by psychosis

patients find it difficult to distinguish between reality and their own thoughts

Question 2

what are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia + examples

Answer 2

symptoms that are an excess or distortion of normal existence

hallucinations
- distorted sensory experiences
-can be any senses but common ones are hearing voices

delusions
- a belief or thought that is untrue and irrational
- common delusions are paranoia about being controlled by an external force

Question 3

what are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia + examples

Answer 3

symptoms that are a loss or normal suctions or experiences

speech poverty
- speech becomes lessened/disorganised
- can be difficult to produce words/sentences

avolition
-apathy towards achieving goals
- patients suffer a lack of motivation characterised by poor hygiene and lack of energy

Question 4

ICD-10/11 classification system

Answer 4

used by World Health Organisation (WHO)

requires 2 or more negative symptoms for a diagnosis

Question 5

DSM-V classification system

Answer 5

used by American Psychiatric Association (APA)

requires 1 positive symptom for diagnosis