Schizophernia 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysDiagnosis, treatment and prevention strategiesASAQA Created by: EllenwhoooCreated on: 12-05-16 14:53 What is it? Schizophernia is a mental health condtion that is severe- disruptive impairing a Person’s sense of reality and disturbing emotions. 1 of 9 Symptoms being withdrawn neglecting personal care hearing imaginary voices having irrational beliefs, e.g. thoughts being controlled expressing inappropriate emotions, e.g. laughing at bad news rambling speech –switching topic rapidly delusions- persecution/ trivial events having deep significance Impaired concentration agitation slow movement/thought 2 of 9 Causes Genetics Brain development Neurotransmitters Pregnancy and birth complications Stress Drug abuse 3 of 9 Treatment anti-psychotic drugs neuroleptic drugs cognitive behavioural therapy arts therapy family therapy counselling 4 of 9 Physical Impact On the indivdual lacking energy for everyday tasks, e.g. not looking after her family may be at risk of suicide, harm themselves when behaving irrationally On the family they might find it difficult to cope with the person who has a the disease having to look after to them because they can’t physically look after themselves 5 of 9 Intellectual impact On the indivdual being unable to concentrate at school/ learn like others Odd or irrational statements Forgetful; unable to concentrate Extreme reaction to criticism Strange use of words or way of speaking On the family Make you feel guilt Make you think that you can’t help them 6 of 9 Emotional Impact On the indivdual Upset/angry confused suspicious of others feel agitated On the family feel paranoid confused sad- seeing one of your loved one talking to themselves anxiety 7 of 9 Social Impact On the indivdual friends/family/others may be reluctant to interact with her find it difficult to maintain a close emotional/sexual relationship withdrawn/isolated majority of contact they has may be with care professionals feeling uncomfortable around others On the family won’t be able to catch up with the person who has it as they will try and remove themselves from any social events be embarrassed to bring friends home find it difficult to communicate with them 8 of 9 Financial Impact On the indivdual might have miss out work because of doctor appointment education- won’t be able to concentrate in lessons On the family Might have to have time of work to support them in anything for example a doctor appointment Cause them to give up work if the condition gets worse 9 of 9
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