Introduction To Schizophrenia Flashcards

1
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Define schizophrenia.

A

Split mind/brain

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What percentage of the population have schizophrenia?

A

1% with age of onset being 15-45

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3
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What are the classifications of schizophrenia?

A

Type 1 Acute onset

Type 2 Chronic onset

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4
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What is Type 1 Acute onset?

A

Obvious positive symptoms appear suddenly usually after stressful events (days/weeks/months)

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What is Type 2 Chronic onset?

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The illness takes many years to form, and gradual changed of increased disturbance and withdrawal occur. Characterised by negative symptoms.

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6
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What are the subtypes of schizophrenia?

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  • disorganised
  • catatonic
  • paranoid
  • undifferentiated
  • residual
  • simple
  • post-schizophrenia depression
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