Schizophrenia Flashcards
Positive symptoms:
Confused thoughts
Change in behaviour
Hallucinations
Delusions
Negative symptoms:
Losing interest
Lack of concentration
Less likely to indicate conversations
Causes:
Genetics Brain development Neurotransmitters Pregnancy and birth complications Triggers= stress and drugs
Diagnosis:
GP refer you to ‘community mental health team’(CMHT) carry out more detailed assessment eg personal history/ current circumstances
Treatments for acute episodes:
Acute episode- crisis resolution team (CRT) home treatment
Voluntary/ compulsory detention- a psychiatric ward at hospital/clinic
General treatment:
Typical antipsychotics developed in 1950’s and 1990’s
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- thinking patterns and replace with realistic thoughts
Family therapy- help cope better
Physical Impacts:
Head aches
Repeat episodes
Hallucinations
Financial impacts:
Leave work or do fewer hours to lessen stress
Emotional impacts:
Withdrawal Depression Lonely Anxiety Sad
Social impacts:
Cannot go out with friends or family
Care pathway
Care planning Treating first episode Choosing the best medication Continue with treatment and care Monitoring physical health Suspected relape Referral to secondary care
What is it?
A mental health condition causing hallucinations and delusions
