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There are indications that schizophrenia is both. On the one hand, people with schizophrenia may have physical damage to the brain. On the other, schizophrenia is classified under psychiatric disorders in both the DSM-IV and the ICD-10, two widely-used diagnostic tools.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoAutism is considered a neurological disorder - although most autistic people prefer to refer to autism as a neurological difference, calling it a 'disorder' implies that there is something wrong with being autistic where as for many of us it is not a problem.
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What is difference between mental disorder and neurological?
A mental disorder is a mental illness or psychological illness. These are things like schizophrenia and depression. A neurological disorder is a disorder of the body's central nervous system. This includes epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. It should be noted that schizophrenia is often characterized as a neurological disorder, and that psychiatric illnesses are characterized as dysfunctions in thought, behavior, or emotion that lead to dysfunction. Neurological disorders are diseases of the nervous system, which can in-turn, lead to psychiatric symptoms.
Is epilepsy a psychiatric disorder?
No. It is the neurological disorder.
What drug is administered to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood that are associates with neurological and psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia mania and delusional disorder?
anti-psychotic drug
What psychiatric disorders are associated with marijuana use?
Marijuana has been linked to the onset or worsening of certain psychiatric conditions, including panic disorder, schizophrenia, and depersonalization disorder.
What is schisoframia?
Assuming you meant 'schizophrenia' - it's a neurological disorder, that causes the patient to develop alternate personalities.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
Why is schizophrenia termed a major psychiatric disturbance?
Schizophrenia is termed a major psychiatric disturbance because people with schizophrenia have great difficulty functioning in everyday life. Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disturbance because it is a very serious problem.
Is cerebal palsy a mental health problem?
No, Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder, meaning it's a disorder of the central nervous system. A mental health problem would be psychological like schizophrenia or depression.
In what psychiatric condition is Halloperidol used?
Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia related to?
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
Is schizophrenia a disorder of the body or mind?
Evidence suggests that schizophrenia is a physical disorder of the brain.
What has the author Werner M Mendel written?
Werner M. Mendel has written: 'Schizophrenia' -- subject(s): Schizophrenia 'The psychiatric consultation' -- subject(s): Psychiatric consultation
