Schizophrenia is on the most prominent psychotic disorders in our society today. The National Institute of Mental Health states the 1% of the United States population has Schizophrenia, with the caveat that Schizophrenia may often be undiagnosed. Demographically there is no indication of difference of diagnosis based on ethnicity or gender. Schizophrenia symptom begin to manifest typically between the ages of 16 through 30. The symptoms will manifest earlier in men than women, and typically will not present after the age of 45. (NIMH) Those with Schizophrenia are especially marked by their psychotic episodes. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, “Schizophrenic patients are typically unable to filter sensory stimuli and
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(Kring, Johnson)
Somatic hallucinations; Sensations or perceptions concerning body organs that have no medical cause or reason. (Gale)
Disorganized/Catatonic behavior; looseness of association causing incoherent speech. These symptoms may include public self sexual gratification, agitated shouting or curing. Catatonia or severe motor abnormalities may manifest as rigidity, catatonic immobility, and motor repetition. *These symptoms are rarely seen when the individual is taking psychotic medication. (Gale)
These “Positive” or Type 1 symptoms typically represent a distorted sense of reality that accounts for the acute onset symptoms of Schizophrenia. These symptoms represent the outward affecting symptoms as they are expressed. Even the symptoms of hallucinations appear affecting “outward” as the Patient perceives them as coming from outside of themselves. In contrast, the Type II symptoms or negative symptoms manifest with the Patient themselves as a withdrawal from social reality. They are called negative symptoms as they represent an absence of behavior (Gale) They include;
A lack of emotional response
A lack of emotional affect
Avolition/Apathy
A loss of interest in …show more content…
Once the acute symptoms have been managed it is important to follow up with regular therapy visits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy has proven effective in the treatment of Schizophrenia in helping integrate the individual back into society. Individuals managing a schizophrenic diagnosis may find it helpful discussing their interactions with family, friends, and society, with someone familiar with their diagnosis and who can remain objective in their discussions. (Text) One interesting aspect of the treatment of schizophrenia may be represented by the Intervoice organization. Intervoice, The International Hearing Voices Network; INTERVOICE aims to: show that hearing voices is a normal though unusual variation in human behaviour show that the problem is not hearing voices but the inability to cope with the experience educate society about the meaning of voices so as to reduce ignorance & anxiety and to ensure this innovatory approach on voice hearing is better known by voice hearers, families, professionals and the general public demonstrate the wide variety of voice hearing experiences and their origins, and people's’ approaches to
(Kring, Johnson)
Somatic hallucinations; Sensations or perceptions concerning body organs that have no medical cause or reason. (Gale)
Disorganized/Catatonic behavior; looseness of association causing incoherent speech. These symptoms may include public self sexual gratification, agitated shouting or curing. Catatonia or severe motor abnormalities may manifest as rigidity, catatonic immobility, and motor repetition. *These symptoms are rarely seen when the individual is taking psychotic medication. (Gale)
These “Positive” or Type 1 symptoms typically represent a distorted sense of reality that accounts for the acute onset symptoms of Schizophrenia. These symptoms represent the outward affecting symptoms as they are expressed. Even the symptoms of hallucinations appear affecting “outward” as the Patient perceives them as coming from outside of themselves. In contrast, the Type II symptoms or negative symptoms manifest with the Patient themselves as a withdrawal from social reality. They are called negative symptoms as they represent an absence of behavior (Gale) They include;
A lack of emotional response
A lack of emotional affect
Avolition/Apathy
A loss of interest in …show more content…
Once the acute symptoms have been managed it is important to follow up with regular therapy visits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy has proven effective in the treatment of Schizophrenia in helping integrate the individual back into society. Individuals managing a schizophrenic diagnosis may find it helpful discussing their interactions with family, friends, and society, with someone familiar with their diagnosis and who can remain objective in their discussions. (Text) One interesting aspect of the treatment of schizophrenia may be represented by the Intervoice organization. Intervoice, The International Hearing Voices Network; INTERVOICE aims to: show that hearing voices is a normal though unusual variation in human behaviour show that the problem is not hearing voices but the inability to cope with the experience educate society about the meaning of voices so as to reduce ignorance & anxiety and to ensure this innovatory approach on voice hearing is better known by voice hearers, families, professionals and the general public demonstrate the wide variety of voice hearing experiences and their origins, and people's’ approaches to