Psychosis Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
detached from reality
2
Q
prevalence
A
31.7 per 100,000
3
Q
causes
A
genes - il-6, MHC and IRF3
stress
reactive astrocytes promote inflammation
4
Q
treatment
A
ap drugs
improve positive and cognitive symptoms
however does not treat negative
induces weight gain - Alzarez 2009
increases risk of cvd and metabolic syndrome
early morality - Saha 2007
5
Q
why exercise
A
offset weight gain from ap - firth 2018
conversion of Th1 to Th2 - shaw 2018
increased cognitive function
neurogenesis
reduced inflammation
increased grey matter
reduce risk of degenerative disease
