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PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA By: Kayla McCuen Anna Marsh WHAT IS PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA? It is a brain disorder It is a genetic disorder It’s the most common Long term life long SYMPTOMS OF PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA Anxiety Anger Emotional distance Argumentativeness Suicidal thoughts Delusions Hallucinations TREATMENT Have a medical team • Psychiatrist • Social worker • Pharmacist MORE TREATMENT Medicine Hospitalization Electroconvulsive therapy Vocational skills training RISK FACTORS Having Family history Taking harsh meds DIAGNOSING Rule out other illness Physical exam Need a urine and blood sample Lab tests COMPLICATIONS Suicidal thoughts Self-destructive behavior Depression Family conflicts SCHIZOPHENIFORM DISORDER Short term type of Schizophrenia (present for less than six months) Type of psychosis Mental illness that distorts the way a person thinks/acts SYMPTOMS Delusions Hallucinations Disorganized speech Pacing Writing constantly Walking in circles Lack of energy Poor hygiene CAUSES Genetics, brain chemistry • Imbalance in neurotransmitters in the brain Environmental factors • Poor social interactions • PTSD may trigger STATISTICS 1 in every 1000 people develop it Equal in genders men (18-24) Women (2435) DIAGNOSIS Medical history Physical exam No lab tests May use MRI’s Scans Blood tests Refer to psychologist TREATMENT Medication • To treat the delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking Psychotherapy • Help patient to learn about the illness • Establish personal goals FUN FACT About 2/3 of people with Schizopheniform disorder go on to develop schizophrenia at some point. DIAGNOSIS STEPS 1. 2 or more of the following are present (delusions, hallucinations) 2. Other disorders have been ruled out (no more symptoms i.e. depression) 3. No drug/alcohol abuse 4. Lasts at least a month or more YOU TUBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vYQ6pbJt2k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPkvXVN6Do SOURCES Webmd.com www.mayoclinic.com www.medicalnewstoday.com