Schizophrenia History

Question 1

General headings to ask

Answer 1

Delusions

Hallucinations

Thought interference

General questions

Differential diagnosis

Question 2

Delusions

Answer 2

Is there anything you’re worried about?

Persecutory: Do you feel like anyone out to get you?

Delusions of perception: Would you say you see things in the same way as others?

Grandeur: Do you have any special powers?

Nihilistic: Do you ever feel like things around you are dying or rotting?

Passivity: Do you ever feel like you’re not in control of your thoughts or actions?

Question 3

General questions

Answer 3

How would you describe yourself growing up?

Have you ever had any issues with your mental health?

Does anyone in your family have a history of mental health?

Do you think there is anything wrong?

What support do you have at home?

Do you work?

RISK - Have you ever had thoughts of harming yourself or others?

Have you ever had thoughts of ending your life?

Question 4

Hallucinations

Answer 4

Auditory: Have you ever heard things when there is no one about and nothing to explain it?

Visual/Olfactory: Have you ever seen anything that you could not explain? Have you ever smelled or tasted anything you could not explain?

Question 5

Thought interference

Answer 5

Thought insertion: Do you ever feel like ideas are being deliberately placed into your head?

Thought withdrawal: Do you ever feel your thoughts have been taken away?

Thought broadcast: Can others hear your thoughts without you saying them out loud?

Question 6

Differential diagnosis

Answer 6

Do you smoke (if so, what do you smoke?)

Do you drink?

Have you ever taken recreational drugs?

Do you have any health problems?

Mood: Have you ever had periods of particularly low or high mood?

Question 7

What are the first rank symptoms of Schizophrenia?

Answer 7

1. Thought interference
2. Auditory Hallucinations
3. Delusional Perception
4. Delusions of Control