Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Phases of Schizophrenia
1. The pre-morbid personality often indicates social maladjustment,
social withdrawal, irritability, and antagonistic thoughts and
behavior.
veryshy and withdrawn, poor peer relationships, doing poorly in school, and
demonstrating antisocial behavior
Psychological Factors
Cold, over-protective and domineering mothers
Dysfunctional family system
Poor parent-child relationships
Double-bind communication from parents
Stressful life events
How Schizophrenia can be treated
MEDICATIONS
I. Antipsychotic medications
It control symptoms by affecting the brain neurotransmitter
dopamine.
These antipsychotic medication also includes
a. First Generation (It posses potentially significant neurological side effects, including
the possibility of developing a movement disorder)
b. Second Generation (Preferred because they pose a lower risk of serious side effects)
Psychosocial interventions and therapies
It includes