https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia en-us 2016-07-29 23:48:59 UTC 2024-07-14 18:35:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117211414 There is no scientific name for this illness, but the name schizophrenia originates from the Swiss psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler. The word itself is derived from Greek; 'schizo', meaning 'split', and 'phren', meaning 'mind'.]]> 2016-07-29 23:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117211414 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117211828 German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin was the first person to distinguish schizophrenia from other illnesses. ]]> 2016-07-30 00:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117211828 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212022 -hallucinations
-delusions
-disorganized thinking
-disorganized speech
-social withdrawal
-sloppiness in hygiene
-loss of motivation
-loss of judgement

]]> 2016-07-30 00:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212022 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212088 Schizophrenia affects about 0.2% to 2% of the Canadian population, usually 1% is the average estimate.]]> 2016-07-30 00:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212088 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212116 Schizophrenia affects men and women equally, although men tend to show symptoms earlier than women. Symptoms usually show at between ages 16-30.]]> 2016-07-30 00:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212116 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212344 2016-07-30 01:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212344 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212359 There is no known cause of schizophrenia, but some researchers believe that a combination of genetics and environment contributes to the development of the disorder. ]]> 2016-07-30 01:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117212359 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404029 There isn't any way to absolutely diagnose schizophrenia, but the way psychiatrist diagnoses schizophrenia is fairly basic; they'll rule out other illnesses such as seizure disorders, metabolic disorders, thyroid dysfunction, or a brain tumour. ]]> 2016-08-02 22:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404029 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404456 There is no known cure for this illness. The most common treatment for schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication. Therapy might be involved in the treatment, as therapy is also a common way of dealing with this illness. ]]> 2016-08-02 22:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404456 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404883 The known treatments today are very effective. Even though there isn't a known cure, the outlook for schizophrenic patients is very optimistic. Ten years after the initial diagnosis, roughly 50% of schizophrenic people have been noted to either recover completely, or are well enough that they can function on their own. ]]> 2016-08-02 22:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117404883 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405412 Since I have never experienced any schizophrenic people, I would imagine that living with someone you know or love with this illness would be not the easiest situation. Knowing that someone important in your life will never be the same again would be scary, even after they take treatment and possibly improve. ]]> 2016-08-02 22:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405412 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405861 People with schizophrenia might hear voices saying odd things to them. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405861 miac379 https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405927 In 1996, the estimated economic cost of schizophrenia is $2.35 billion, or 0.3% of the Canadian Gross Domestic Product. ]]> 2016-08-02 23:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/miac379/mental_illnesses_schizophrenia/wish/117405927