Schizophrenia_Madelyn Butts

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schizophrenia

-Types -Diagnosis -Treatment -Statistics and more


Types & Symptoms

1)Paranoid

2)Disorganized

3)Catatonic

4)Undifferentiated

1) Paranoid schizophrenia symptoms: Anxiety, Anger or arguing, and/or false beliefs that others are trying to harm you or your loved ones 2) Disorganized schizophrenia symptoms: Childlike behavior problems, thinking and explaining your ideas clearly, showing little emotion 3) Catatonic: Odd facial expressions, not a lot of activity, Muscles and posture are stringent, despondent 4) Undifferentiated: People affected with this type of schizophrenia often show the symptoms pertaining to other.


Diagnosis and Treatment Currently there are no medical tests to diagnose schizophrenia, a psychiatrist diagnoses you based on an interview or multiple meetings. However, blood tests Can rule out any other issues with the same symptoms. The most common, and probably most effective, use of treatment is an anti-psychotic drug. This alters the Chemicals in your brain, and therefore help with keeping symptoms under control. With that aside, during an episode you should


For More Information...

On your own, do as much research on the general topic as possible. However, with serious questions or concerns contact your doctor or a local psychiatrist/psychologist.

General Information No Cure 

15 medications that can be used to treat Schizophrenia

Typically begins between ages 15-25 Men usually develop it earlier than women

Rare to get when you are over 40


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