Neurological Disorders Project by Jason LaPierre https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia Schizophrenia / By Jason LaPierre en-us 2020-03-24 08:41:59 UTC 2026-01-03 12:08:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://image.flaticon.com/icons/png/512/1491/1491495.png Schizophrenia - ''There is no difference between acute schizophrenia and a world at war.'' - Gary Zukav jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472241165 This mental illness is severe and causes a large onset of symptoms that affect everyday life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it is not very common either. The severity can range from person to person. Nonetheless, it will change your emotions, behaviour, and possibly how you perceive your environment. The treatments themselves may immobilize the person to a certain degree (mentally.) ]]> 2020-03-24 08:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472241165 Positive Symptoms. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472260992 When I say positive, it is not because they are good. The NIMH classifies them as ''psychotic behaviors not generally seen in healthy people. People with positive symptoms may “lose touch” with some aspects of reality.''. Those symptoms that would cause people to lose touch with reality are:
  • Hallucinations - Because seeing things would drive one delusional (appears as real to many.)
  • Delusions - Taking something as real which really isn't takes you away from the real world you are currently in.
  • Thought Disorders - This entails not being able to think in a concise and logical way anymore as would in a 'normal' person...thus, setting you apart.
  • Movement Disorders - Making body movements for no apparent reason that you would also not see in 'normal' people.
]]> 2020-03-24 09:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472260992 Cognitive Symptoms. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472261646 Some of the cognitive symptoms seem to be similar to the positive symptoms in terms of unorganized thinking. But in this case the trouble focusing, memory issues, and inability to perform the same mentally don't change yourself from the normal society and instead is a lack of performance... for a lack of better words.]]> 2020-03-24 09:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472261646 Negative Symptoms. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472262007 This is the antonym to the positive symptom. According to the NIMH, they include:
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  • “Flat affect” (reduced expression of emotions via facial expression or voice tone)
  • Reduced feelings of pleasure in everyday life
  • Difficulty beginning and sustaining activities
  • Reduced speaking
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]]> 2020-03-24 09:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472262007 Brain Chemistry/Structure. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472263117 It’s said that chemical imbalances can be a cause for schizophrenia. This chemical imbalances can be due to faulty neurotransmitters. Under a CT/MRI scan of the brain, there can be seen difference of a non-schizophrenic and a schizophrenic. See 1st column for a picture example.]]> 2020-03-24 09:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472263117 Predisposition Due to Genetics/Environment. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472263562 You can still develop schizophrenia even if no one in your family has ever had this disease. But it’s known that it can run in families. There has not been one pinpointed gene but rather a combination of possible genes with a link to this mental illness. Though, NIMH says that there typically is a combination of the following:
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  • Exposure to viruses
  • Malnutrition before birth
  • Problems during birth
  • Psychosocial factors
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]]> 2020-03-24 09:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472263562 Doodle of a Brain (Creativity) jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472288515 By Jason LaPierre
P.S. For fun!]]> 2020-03-24 09:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472288515 Environmental Support. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472290074 You should receive support from a professional and the people around you. Try to educate those around as well to know how to “deal” with you. Since this mental illness is very much link to social psychological factors, the person affected will likely act different as well. As some people are suicidal, it may also be helpful to setup your environment to be able to avoid those situations.]]> 2020-03-24 09:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472290074 Antipsychotics (a.k.a medications). jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472290524 Medications are common for this mental illness as it can be very severe. Usually medication is given in the form of a pill but it could also be an injection. Not all medications work for a patient and sometimes you need to experiment a different variety till one is found. There are also emergency medications (ex: Tavor) which is given during periods in time when there are larger issues until the problem can fixed with standard antipsychotics. ]]> 2020-03-24 09:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472290524 ''Psychosocial''. jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472293699 This is somewhat similar to environmental support, but here you learn different methods to cope with your illness and learn to not to refrain from your daily life.]]> 2020-03-24 09:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472293699 National Institute of Health jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472294951 “Schizophrenia.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml.]]> 2020-03-24 09:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/472294951 THERE IS NO CURE jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480968689 Keep scrolling... there's another graphic after this one.]]> 2020-03-29 20:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480968689 DSM-5 jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480992098 There is a medical book that lists diseases and the checklist to diagnose them. This book is called the DSM-5. The checklist is as follows:
  1. Delusions
  2. Hallucinations
  3. Disorganized Speech
  4. Disorganized or Catatonic Behavior
  5. Negative Symptoms
2/5 of these symptoms are required and one of them must be #'s 1-3.
]]> 2020-03-29 21:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480992098 Mentalhelp.net - An American Addiction Centers Resource (DSM-5) jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480999783 “The New DSM-5: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.” Mental Help The New DSM5 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Comments, www.mentalhelp.net/schizophrenia/the-new-dsm-5/.]]> 2020-03-29 21:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/480999783 MRI/CT jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481000604 As previously mentioned, there may also be an MRI or CT scan done. See picture in first column.]]> 2020-03-29 21:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481000604 Oberservation... jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481001072 of behavior and demeanor.]]> 2020-03-29 21:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481001072 Mayo Clinic - Schizophrenia jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481002056 “Schizophrenia.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Jan. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449.]]> 2020-03-29 21:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481002056 Quotes jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481003669 ''If you think this Universe is bad, you should see some of the others.'' - Philip K. Dick

''Oh, and I certainly don't suffer from schizophrenia. I quite enjoy it. And so do I.'' - Emilie Autumn

''Sometimes I think people take reality for granted.'' - Francesca Zappia, Made You Up
]]> 2020-03-29 21:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481003669 Schizophrenia - Graphic jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481006720 2020-03-29 21:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481006720 The Facts jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481010873
  • 1/100 people will develop schizophrenia.
  • 5 Subtypes:
    1. Paranoid Schizphrenia
    2. Disorganized Schizophrenia
    3. Catatonic Schizophrenia
    4. Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
    5. Residual Schizophrenia
  • Appears on average in teens - early 20's.
  • Approximately 10% of people with schizophrenia commit suicide.
    • ]]>     2020-03-29 21:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481010873     DoSomething.org - 11 Facts jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481013195 “11 Facts About Schizophrenia.” DoSomething.org, www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-schizophrenia.]]> 2020-03-29 21:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481013195 Schizophrenia.com - History of Schizophrenia jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481340487 “History of Schizophrenia.” Schizophrenia.com, Schizophrenia.com The Internet Mental Health Initiative, schizophrenia.com/history.htm.]]> 2020-03-30 06:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481340487 Discovered... jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481341603 by Dr. Emilie Kräpelin in 1887. But! There are traces of Egyptians making similar diagnoses! Dr. Kräpelin called the disease ''dementia praecox.'']]> 2020-03-30 06:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481341603 Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment In One Graphic jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481344927 2020-03-30 06:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481344927 Treatments Simplified in One Graphic jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481347864 2020-03-30 06:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481347864 Practice Guideline for Schizophrenia Treatment jlap1747 https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481348980 2020-03-30 06:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jlap1747/schizophrenia/wish/481348980