schizophrenia

Question 1

schizophrenia

Answer 1

a serious mental disorder that involves severe
disturbances in thoughts, emotions and behaviour

Question 2

schizophrenia causes

Answer 2

no singular cause, a combination of factors led to onset
-dopamine
- genetic predisposition
- smoking marijuana
- alcohol or drug use
- viruses
-malnutrition

Question 3

schizophrenia prevalence

Answer 3

onset is in teens or early 20’s
earlier onset for males
1% of the population suffer from the disorder
effects 1 in 100 Australians

Question 4

schizophrenia symptoms

Answer 4

delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech, lack of motivation and emotion, social withdrawal, marked dysfunction

Question 5

schizophrenia treatment

Answer 5

antipsychotic medication, therapy, family and friends support, education programs