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Thomas Szasz

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Szaz did not in fact work with people with schizophrenia and nor did he ever produce any research evidence to support his theories.

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"Schizophrenia is a myth created by psychiatrists in their own interest."
He described schizophrenia as “a fake disease” and “the sacred symbol of psychiatry (Fuller, 2013)

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Kurz (1999) states that "The antipsychiatry movement (as it is sometimes regarded) argues that such “abnormal” behaviours emerge when individuals encounter problems in living (Szasz, 1960)"

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Medication
Antipsychotic medication is usually prescribed. The aim of this is to lessen and manage harmful symptoms. However, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed.

Psychotherapy
Patients can undergo different types of therapy which include individual therapy, family therapy and social skills training which aims to develop healthier and more accurate thought patterns.

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Delusions

Hallucinations

Disorganised Speech

Grossly disorganised or catatonic behaviour

Negative symptoms ( diminished emotional expression or avolition)

Patients must experience at least 2 of these symptoms for one month to be diagnosed. (Yang, 2013)