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Schizophrenia is most likely to be treated with antipsychotics such as Haldol or Abilify.
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How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
During which phase of life is schizophrenia most likely to occur?
In men, most cases of schizophrenia happen during the mid to late teens. In women, most cases happen in the mid twenties.
What gender is more likely to have schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia occurs equally in males and females.
Can schizophrenia be treated with antibiotics?
No it cannot because it is not caused by an infection.
Is it safe to be around someone who has schizophrenia?
Most people with schizophrenia are not violent. However, if the person with schizophrenia has a history of violence, it may not be safe to be around them. Schizophrenics who use drugs are also more likely than others to be violent.
The neurotransmitter most likely produced when a person uses a drug that creates a sense of well-being is?
Most likely Dopamine which in excess accumulated in the brain cause schizophrenia.
What professionals would most likely treat a person suffering from a dangerous level of schizophrenia?
social worker
Which psychological disorder is most likely to result in self mutilation?
There are many: PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia....
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
If a family member has Schizophrenia is it more likely that you will have Schizophrenia?
Statistically, yes. There is a strong correlation between schizophrenia and genetics. That said, schizophrenia occurs in about .5% of the general population. So while you are statistically more likely to develop symptoms than someone who has no schizophrenics in their family, it is still quite unlikely that you will develop symptoms.
What is the treatment for schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is treated by medication, especially antipsychotics. It is also treated by therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Methods of treating schizophrenia that are now out of use include psychosurgery and electroshock therapy.
Can schizophrenia be treated with penicillin?
Penicillin is an antibiotic. It only treats bacterial infections, not mental disorders.
