Schizophrenia Flashcards
Schizophrenic spectrum
brief psychotic disorder
delusional disorder
postpartum psychosis
schizophrenia
schizoaffective disorder
schizophreniform disorder
schizotypal personality disorder
psychotic disorder not otherwise specified
Collectively, symptoms of SSDs may be referred to as psychosis.
Scheziophreniform disorder vs schizophrenia
Schizophreniform symptoms present over one month but less thna 6 months
Schizophrenia symptoms present for more than 6 month s
Schizophreniform disorder symptoms
hallucinations
delusions
disorganized thoughts
disorganized speech
disorganized behavior
movement challenges
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia
hallucinations
delusions
disorganized thoughts
disorganized speech
disorganized behavior
catatonic behavior or other movement changes
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
diminished emotional expression
decreased responsiveness
loss of speech
absence of motivation
reduced willpower
inability to experience pleasure
Risk factors for schizophrenia
substance use disorder
childhood trauma
physical and emotional abuse
family history of psychotic disorders
What do antipsychotics do?
Block dopamine receptors
Mood stabilisers examples
Lithium or valproic acid
Benzodiazapines
First episode currently symptomatic schizophrenia
All diagnostic requirements currently met or have been in last month
No prec episodes
If over 1 year - continious
First episode partial remission
fULL DIAGNOSITCU REQUIREMENTs NOT met in last manth bu some significant symptoms remain
no prev
Re-emergence of subthreshold symptoms after asymptomatic period
When is schizophrenia considered multiple episodes
Minimum two episodes meeting all requirements with partial or full remission for at least 3 months (and current or most recent episode is schizophrenia not schizoaffective)
Prodromal phase schizophrenia
phase often include loss of interest in work or social activities, neglect of personal appearance or hygiene, inversion of the sleep cycle and attenuated psychotic symptoms, accompanied by negative symptoms, anxiety/agitation or varying degrees of depressive symptoms
Same as residual phases between episodes
Symptoms how change overtime
Positive symptoms tend to diminish naturally over time, whereas negative symptoms often persist and are closely tied to poorer prognosis. Cognitive symptoms also tend to be more persistent and when present are associated with ongoing functional impairment.
Adults vs young people auditory hallucinations
Young people - single voice
Adult - multiple conversing
