Schizophrenia can be described as “a mental disorder that is characterized by a person’s abnormal patterns of thought and perception” (Corcoran & Walsh, 2015). The cause of this illness is still unknown. Schizophrenia occurs in all socioeconomic classes. However, there are many individuals within the lower socioeconomic class, who receive this diagnosis. Reasons include increased stressors due to living in a low socioeconomic area.
A diagnosis has a lot of power in an individual’s life. Unfortunately, this illness is difficult to diagnosis, but still possible. Currently there are no test available to determine if the illness is present. Information is obtained through assessments, where clients are interviewed. A diagnosis can greatly influence
A diagnosis has a lot of power in an individual’s life. Unfortunately, this illness is difficult to diagnosis, but still possible. Currently there are no test available to determine if the illness is present. Information is obtained through assessments, where clients are interviewed. A diagnosis can greatly influence