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Can a CT scan of the brain detect mental illnesses like depression bipolar disorder schizophrenia etc.?
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No, none of these disorders have causative brain malformations that are visible via any imaging technology.
It has been observed on images that the brains of those with schizophrenia is reduced in volume and the amount of cerebrospinal fluid filling the space at the center of the brain is increased, but there is a strong suspicion that this is a consequence of long term use of the antipsychotic medication used to control the disorder rather than the cause of the disorder.
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What are three mental disorders that increase the likelihood of suicide?
Depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
What is the disorder where you hear voices?
There are many mental illnesses where you may hallucinate. They include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, shared psychotic disorder, brief psychotic disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression with psychotic features, delirium, and dementia. However, when someone talks about a mental illness in which you "hear things" or "see things" it will usually be schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia Symptoms: What It Is and Isn't?
Schizophrenia is often confused with other illnesses. In fact, some of its symptoms are symptoms for bipolar. These mutual symptoms include paranoia, bizarre delusions, and disorganized speech and thinking. However, if auditory hallucinations are occurring frequently then it is most likely that the person is suffering from schizophrenia. On the other hand, depression is more commonly associated with bipolar disorder and is not a symptom of schizophrenia. Furthermore, schizophrenics do not have 'split personality disorder'.
Which psychological disorder is most likely to result in self mutilation?
There are many: PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia....
Is zyprexa a benzodiazepine?
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
Can bipolar people have schizophrenic symptoms?
Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia have some symptoms that are quite similar. The main difference between these two is that schizophrenia's characterized by hallucinations and delusions while bipolar disorder is mainly manic behavior followed by periods of depression. Typically, bipolar behaviors are fairly distinguishable from schizophrenia, but there are some rare cases of schizo-affective disorder which is a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder where there is a mood component accompanied by schizophrenia. In short, bipolar symptoms can be somewhat similar to schizophrenic symptoms, but unless the individual has schizo-affective disorder the symptoms won't be identical enough to confuse the two disorders with one another.
What is abilify used for?
You might be talking about the anti-psychotic drug Abilify. Perhaps someone taking Abilify could be said to be "Abilified" LOL! The drug is used for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia as well as other psychiatric illnesses.
What may delusions indicate?
Delusions are a common symptom of several mood and personality-related mental illnesses, including schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, shared psychotic disorder, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder.
What are treatments for schizoaffective disorder?
Antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and the antidepressant drugs and mood stabilizers used in depression and bipolar disorder are the primary treatments for schizoaffective disorder. alternative therapies.Acupuncture.homeopathy.
Why tablet soltus 50 is taken?
Soltus is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat psychosis in schizophrenia and episodes of mania in bipolar disorder also depression in small doses.
In what kind of diseases is mental health care needed?
Mental health care is needed for a wide range of diseases and conditions that affect mental health and well-being. Some common examples include: Depression Anxiety disorders Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Eating disorders These are just a few examples of the many conditions for which mental health care may be needed. It's important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues.
What are some special disorders?
If you mean mental disorders there's manic depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) anti-social personality disorder, multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and there is also autism.
