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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances of thought and language, distortions of reality, emotional responsiveness and withdrawal from social contact. Environmental and genetic factors have an important role in the development of this mental disorder.
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What factor may make an individual more vulnerable to abuse relates to than other?
describe three factors tha may make a individuals more vulnerable to abuse others
Can extacy use cause schizophrenia?
There is no documented evidence that ecstasy (MDMA, or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine) causes schizophrenia. What is more likely is that some schizophrenic individuals self-medicate their disorder -- consciously or otherwise -- by using MDMA, which was being investigated for its properties in treatment of emotional and mental disorders before it was criminalized in the 1960s.
Could someone be schizophrenic if they always think people are talking and laughing about them?
No, that more describes 'paranoia'. 'Schizophrenic' means 'having a split personality'.
Well, they could as there's nothing stopping a person from having several mental conditions simultaneously. But that sounds more like a touch of paranoia, and perhaps low self-confidence.
Schizophrenia in no way means having a split personality. It is a disorder in which the patient loses touch with reality. some symptoms include delusions (false ideas such as a God talking to them), feelings of grandeur (feeling great and important like a higher being), hallucinations (any type of stimulated sense that has no clear reason to being produced i.e hearing seeing feeling tasting and smelling things that are not there). There are many types of schizophrenia. Paranoid type being one in which case regular symptoms that were mentioned appear but there is a underlying paranoid feeling. Like the feelings of grandeur they feel like a great being is following them trying to cause harm. Sometimes along with the schizophrenia there are other problems. Sometimes people with schizophrenia become obsessed an example of one type of obsession is something called hyper-religious it just means obsessed with religion. I hope this helps you, but having a "split personality" is called multiple personality disorder and is in no way schizophrenia.
- Determine the possible consequences of the person's actions. He may be capable of injuring himself or someone else intentionally or accidentally, particularly if he suffers from drug-induced psychosis. He may also become homeless due to his mental disorder. If you believe the person poses a risk to his own well-being or the safety of others, the Baker Act is an option.
- Watch the person for suicidal behavior. If you believe a person may attempt suicide, take the individual to the hospital psychiatric ward to get Baker Acted. In some jurisdictions, a judge must issue an ex parte order to commit someone. If the person poses an immediate danger to himself, call the police and they can Baker Act the person without the ex parte order.
Understand that a trained psychiatric professional must evaluate the person if you choose to commit her. She must present obvious symptoms of mental illness or suicidal behavior for the psychologist to determine that Baker Acting the person is necessary.
What have studies found about pre-schizophrenic children?
Early motor abnormalities may be an especially useful predictor of later schizophrenia.
What might be the effects of people seeing reality differenty?
It is one's perception that makes him see differently. Different people have different perceptions so they see differently.
Why do schizophrenics mumble to themselves?
They think that they are talking to a separate person, or that "People are coming through the walls to get them."
This is a "delusion of control".
How do you clear the conviction of a schizophrenic person?
If the schizophrenic person was sent to prison and it was determined that the person belonged in a mental hospital instead and had belonged in a mental hospital at the time the crime was committed, then post conviction relief exists through the court system. If it is too late to use the court system, then post conviction relief exists through the pardon system.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
Hello,
I see you are asking "What is schizoaffective disorder?"
Schizoaffective disorder is a condition where symptoms of both psychotic and mood disorders are present together during one episode (or within a two-week period of each other). The word schizoaffective has two parts: 'schizo–' refers to psychotic symptoms. and '–affective' refers to mood symptoms.
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As a minor, you have access to adults whom you trust, who can help you find the professional support you need. You can ask for confidentiality at the beginning of every conversation.
At some point, you'll want to include your parents in this situation, and including them with the help and aid of a professional will further ensure that you get the backing necessary to help you learn how to manage yourself.
Abilify seems to be effective at treating schizophrenia, and weight gain is not as common with Abilify as it is with many other antipsychotics.
Could you come off your antipsycotics as I am sick of them you have scizophrenia?
That is definitely NOT a good idea. Never take yourself off your meds, unless a doctor tells you to do so.
No and definitely not safe for someone with such a condition - very dangerous.
AnswerWhat are the steroids for? Some steroids are medically prescribed. Tell the doctor prescribing the steroids about any of your conditions and any medication you are already taking to avoid adverse drug interactions. As for taking steroids to buff up that's dangerous even if you're not schizophrenic so it would be even worse. Don't do it.You should discuss this issue with a mental health professional. If you cannot afford one, contact your local Mental Health Association for referrals to affordable treatment.
There are a variety of therapeutic and pharmaceutical tools available. Be sure you consult someone who knows how to use them properly. Your family doctor is almost certainly not properly trained.
They must be an immediate danger to themselves or others. There must be a pretty obvious danger.
There's a fine line between immediate danger and not.
Those that can admit a patient to a hospital must be certain that the person is a serious danger; if not, that physician/licensed clinical social worker/psychiatrist can be sued. This fear of law suit keeps many people out of hospitals that might be able to benefit from the hospital admission.
