Readings - Early Onset Schizophrenia Flashcards
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Schizophrenia definition
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of at least two or more symptoms, classified as positive or negative, with at least one positive symptom required for diagnosis
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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia
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Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, extremely disorganized catatonic behavior
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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
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Flattening of mood and problems with goal directed activities
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How to assess for Early Onset Schizophrenia?
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Indirect & Direct Assessment
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Treatment of Early Onset Schizophrenia
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Psychopharmacological treatment
CBT (with family involvement)
