Schizophrenia Flashcards
What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perception, emotions, and behavior.
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Positive symptoms add abnormal experiences, such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and disorganized behavior.
What are hallucinations?
Hallucinations involve hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there.
What are delusions?
Delusions are false beliefs, such as thinking they are being persecuted or have extraordinary powers.
What is disorganized thinking?
Disorganized thinking refers to incoherent speech or thoughts.
What is disorganized behavior?
Disorganized behavior includes unpredictable or inappropriate actions, ranging from agitation to catatonia.
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Negative symptoms involve a decrease in normal functioning, such as flat affect, social withdrawal, and avolition.
What is flat affect?
Flat affect is a reduced emotional expression.
What is social withdrawal?
Social withdrawal is difficulty forming relationships or interacting socially.
What is avolition?
Avolition is a lack of motivation to complete tasks or pursue goals.
What is the prevalence of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the global population.
What is the typical age of onset for schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia typically begins in late adolescence or early adulthood (ages 16-30).
How do gender differences affect the onset of schizophrenia?
Men usually develop symptoms earlier (18-25 years) than women (25-35 years).
How many people worldwide are living with schizophrenia?
Around 20 million people worldwide are living with schizophrenia.
What are genetic risk factors for schizophrenia?
A family history of schizophrenia increases the risk.
What are environmental risk factors for schizophrenia?
Stress, drug abuse, or complications during pregnancy or birth may raise the likelihood of developing schizophrenia.
What neurobiological factors are associated with schizophrenia?
Chemical imbalances in the brain and structural brain changes are commonly observed in individuals with schizophrenia.
What is the primary treatment for schizophrenia?
Antipsychotic medications are the primary treatment to manage symptoms.
What types of psychotherapy are used for schizophrenia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and family therapy are often used to help individuals manage the condition.
What role do support systems play in treating schizophrenia?
Social skills training, vocational support, and community care are essential for improving daily functioning and quality of life.
