Schizophrenia and the Psychosis Spectrum

Question 1

Age of diagnosis?

Answer 1

Generally between 20-25 years

Question 2

Positive Symptoms

Answer 2

Auditory and visual hallucinations; delusions

Question 3

Negative Symptoms

Answer 3

diminished emotional expression; slowed movement to the point of not moving at all

Question 4

treatment

Answer 4

Currently no “cure” however medication and therapy that includes “reality checking” can be helpful in managing symptoms