Schizophrenia by https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl What is it? en-us 2018-12-12 16:41:08 UTC 2018-12-13 16:27:01 UTC hello@padlet.com What is it? gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314324774 Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.]]> 2018-12-13 16:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314324774 Does it require a diagnosis? gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314325517 Yes it does. Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.]]> 2018-12-13 16:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314325517 Impact mmilano19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314327159 People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. They may feel like outcasts and also like they have lost touch with society. They would also feel less trust in others. They could have hallucinations at school, work, or even at home that can cause them to be distressed around other people even their own family and friends. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314327159 Symptoms: gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314327461
Behavioral: social isolation, aggression, agitation, excitability, hostility, repetitive movements, self-harm, or lack of restraint

Cognitive: thought disorder, delusion, amnesia, memory loss, mental confusion, slowness in activity, or false belief of superiority

Mood: anger, anxiety, apathy, feeling detached from self, general discontent, inappropriate emotional response

Psychological: hallucination, paranoia, hearing voices, depression, fear, persecutory delusion, or religious delusion

Speech: circumstantial speech, incoherent speech, rapid and frenzied speaking, or speech disorder


]]> 2018-12-13 16:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314327461 How Common is It? jshannon19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314328629 Schizophrenia affects around 1 in 1,000 individuals in the U.S.

AGES AFFECTED
  • Toddlers (3-5 years): very rare
  • Children (6-13 years): rare
  • Teenagers (14-18 years): common
  • Young adults (19-40 years): common
  • Adults (41-60 years): common
  • Seniors (60+ years): common
]]> 2018-12-13 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314328629 Treatment: gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314328676 Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty care services.



]]> 2018-12-13 16:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314328676 Other kinds of support: gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314329909 For a loved one...
  • Tell them that you acknowledge that everyone has the right to see things their own way
  • Be respectful, supportive, and kind without tolerating dangerous or inappropriate behavior
  • Check to see if there are any support groups in your area
Join a study...

- Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions, including schizophrenia.
-During clinical trials, treatments might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, or new ways to use existing treatments.
]]> 2018-12-13 16:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314329909 Schizophrenia gdonofrio19 https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314330401 By: Grace, Mike, Mac]]> 2018-12-13 16:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gdonofrio19/6n94wz7x6kwl/wish/314330401