schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
what is schizophrenia?
A
a severe mental disorder where contact with reality and insight are impaired, an example of psychosis
2
Q
how many people are affected by schizophrenia?
A
1/100 at some point in their lives
3
Q
when does schizophrenia affect males?
A
late teens/ early 20s
4
Q
when does schizophrenia affect females?
A
late 20s
5
Q
how much of the adult mental health is spent on SZ?
A
30%
6
Q
how many people who suffer with an episode will go on to make a full recovery?
A
roughly 25%
7
Q
how much more does it cost to treat a patient with SZ compared to one with heart disease?
A
6x more
