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Definition Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, requiring lifelong treatment. - The Mayo Clinic Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Definition Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, requiring lifelong treatment. - The Mayo Clinic Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Definition Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, requiring lifelong treatment. - The Mayo Clinic Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Definition Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, requiring lifelong treatment. - The Mayo Clinic Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Definition Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, requiring lifelong treatment. - The Mayo Clinic Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Diagnosis Rule out other mental health disorders, substance abuse, medications and medical conditions through: Physical exams Tests and screenings Psychiatric evaluations Diagnostic criteria MRI or CT scans Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Positive Symptoms Presence of: Hallucinations Delusions Extremely disordered thinking and behavior Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Negative Symptoms Include: Anhedonia Inability to experience pleasure Avolition Lack of motivation and persistence Alogia Poverty of speech (reduced quantity and content) Asociality Social withdrawal and avoidance Diminished emotional expression Diminished ability to begin and follow through on plans Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Progression Onset: Men: Early to mid 20 s Women: Late 20 s Rare in childhood or past age 45 Symptoms in teenagers include characteristics typical of most teens (asociality, irritability), but also include hallucinations (delusions are less likely). Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Prognosis If left untreated, severe suffering may result in: Social Problems Legal and Financial Problems Health and Medical Problems Behavioral Problems Definition Diagnosis Symptoms Progression Prognosis
Treatment Medicine Support Counseling
Medication Second-generation antipsychotics First-generation antipsychotics Medication Counseling Support
Counseling Psychosocial Treatment: - Help learn new skills - Cope with challenges *Individuals who participate in regular psychosocial treatment are less likely to have relapses or be hospitalized Medication Counseling Support
Support Be a friend. Be informed. Medication Counseling Support
So What? - TR Implications Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
Awareness The experience of both you and your client Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
APIE(D) Process Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
APIE(D) Process Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
APIE(D) Process Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
APIE(D) Process Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
Interventions & Outcomes Current events discussion Build concentration and attention span Cooking Organization, decision-making, attention to detail Photography and creative writing Outlets for creativity and expression Animal Assisted Therapy Decrease isolation and withdrawal Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
Interventions & Outcomes Increased community involvement Planning skills Outcomes Coping skills Social skills New skills and interests Autonomy Individual and group decision-making Awareness APIE(D) Process Interventions & Outcomes
Local & State Resources Local State Private Treatment Centers (10) Utah Health & Social Service
National & International Resources National International Schizophrenia.com Helpstartshere.org Helpguide.org Psychiatry.org