Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Question 1

What is psychosis?

Answer 1

inability to distinguish between symptoms of delusion, hallucination and disordered thinking from reality
Lack of insight

Question 2

What are hallucinations?

Answer 2

Full force and clarity of true perception
located in external space
No external stimulus
Not willed or controlled
Affect all 5 senses

Question 3

What is a delusional belief?

Answer 3

Unshakeable idea or belief which is out of keeping with person’s cultural and social background. Held with extraordinary conviction
E.g. grandiose, paranoid, hypochondriacal, self-referral

Question 4

What illnesses have psychotic symptoms?

Answer 4

Schizophrenia
Delirium
Severe affective disorder

Question 5

What is schizophrenia?

Answer 5

Severe mental illness affecting thinking, emotion and behaviour
Age of onset 15-35

Question 6

What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 6

Hallucinations
Delusions
Disordered thinking

Question 7

What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 7

Apathy
Lack of interest
Lack of emotions

Question 8

What are the ABCD first rank symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 8

Auditory hallucinations
Broadcast of thought
Control of thought
Delusional perception