The new imaging techniques (computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), functional MRI (fMRI) and Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) shows the devastating impact of schizophrenia on the brain. Imaging research show us how schizophrenia develops in the brain and how dynamic wave of tissue engulfs the brains of patients in their teen age years. It showed that spread wave of tissue loss began in a small region of the brain and moved across the brain like a forest fire, destroying more tissue as the disease progressed. Through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology it has observed in some teenagers that it starts with fine changes in the brain and it will lead to loss of more than 10% gray matter in parietal or outer region of…
In the acute phase of the illness, emphasis should be placed on a safe environment so that the person does not hurt themselves or others (Stuart, 2013, p. 365). Drugs such as typical and atypical antipsychotic medications are used to treat schizophrenia (Stuart, 2013, p. 370). The typical or traditional antipsychotic drugs only treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, whereas the newer, atypical antipsychotic drugs treat both the positive and negative symptoms of the disorder. Other interventions include helping clients work through delusions and hallucinations, in order to focus on reality (Stuart, 2013, p. 366). One helpful approach is to use cognitive behavioral therapy to manage psychosis (Stuart, 2013, p. 369).…
The main form of treatment for schizophrenia is medications, which began about half a century ago. The two fundamental medications are the first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) and second-generation antipsychotic (SGA). The type of treatment and dosage of treatment varies from patient to patient. Doctors evaluate the patients and according to their symptoms they are prescribed either the FGA or SGA.…
Although there is currently no known cure for schizophrenia, many medications be it antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant drugs are used to help prevents delusions and hallucinations. Several therapy and support services are also available to help not only schizophrenics, but also their families and close friends through difficult times. I. Medications: First and second generation antipsychotic medications are used to reduce anxiety and agitation as well as prevent hallucinations and delusional behaviour. First-generation antipsychotics are very effective against anxiety and severe agitation, but they also carry significant side effects. Second-generation antipsychotics take longer time to take effect, but can treat delusions…
Risk factors that increase the risks of developing schizophrenia include genetics and environmental factors such as exposure to viruses, malnutrition during fetal stage, problems during birth & psychosocial factors. Scientists also believed that it is caused by the imbalance in the chemical reactions of the brain involving…
(2011) noted that some individuals began or restarted taking antipsychotic medication during the study or between the follow up session. Those individuals showed a greater adherence to the medication (Morrison et al., 2011, p. 1054). Additionally, Morrison et al. (2011) indicated that there was a significant decrease in both positive and negative symptoms in those who were suffering from schizophrenia. Individuals with auditory type schizophrenia showed the greatest improvement (Morrison et al., 2011, p. 1050).…
From a clinical mental health view, schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that effects 50 million Americans (Potvin, Lungu, Tikasz, & Mendrek, (2017). Schizophrenia is recognized for its abnormal hallucinations and delusions which is known to manifest in late adolescent and early adulthood (Gasso, Sanchez-Gistau, Mas, Sugranyes, Rodriguez, Boloc, & Castro-Fornieles, 2016; Telles-Correia, Moreira, Marques, Saraiva, Moreira, Antunes, & Dos Santos, 2016). Why schizophrenia is a concern to the mental health field is due to investigating the mental limitations of this population, treatments in assisting the hallucinations and delusions, and for counselors to understand the symptoms of the illness (Potvin et al., 2017; Gasso et al., 2016; Telles-Correia et al., 2016). Regarding the concerns by counselors, the research question is what are several concerns professional counselors face when counseling patients affected by schizophrenia?…
Physical Symptoms of Schizophrenia What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder which had been affecting the way people think, act and feel for many years. Someone with schizophrenia may not be able to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not real and they may not be able to consistently express normal reactions in various situations.…
Using these medications would make feeling agitated and having hallucinations go away within days. They also have psychosocial treats which helps with people who are already stabilized on antipsychotics. In those treatments they help the patients deal with everyday…
Researchers consider schizophrenia a brain disorder for many reasons, some being the symptoms that it includes some being, delusion: fixed false beliefs, among the hallmark symptoms of schizophrenia are delusions, a strongly held fixed beliefs that have no basis in reality. Delusions are called psychotic symptoms, because they represent a serious distortion of reality. Delusions commonly involve them of persecutions Hallucinations are also another symptom, which is sensory perceptions that occur in the absence of an external stimulus. They can also be in form of auditory, olfactory, gustatory and even tactile. Disorganized speech is another symptoms.…
Currently, there is no certain remedy for schizophrenia yet. However, psychologists are trying to understand the sickness and develop a better remedy for the…
Have you ever seen a film, television show, play, or read a book where the main character hears voices, sees things that are not there, and has trouble coping with daily activities? Chances are this character is suffering from a disorder known as schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can occur for a number of reason and cause various symptoms to occur for people who suffer from the disorder. Many people around the world suffer from schizophrenia, a psychotic disorder that creates various symptoms that make it hard for them to function in society, however there are many types of treatments that can put sufferers into remission if utilized properly. Literature Review…
Treatments have been found to help a patient eliminate or reduce there symptoms but not cure them. There are two major types of antipsychotic medications, first there are conventional antipsychotics and they tend to control and treat symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and confusion. The conventional antipsychotics treat the “positive” symptoms of the disorder. Secondly, the new generation medication also known as atypical antipsychotics treat both the “positive” and “negative” symptoms of the schizophrenia disorder. “Typical” or conventional antipsychotic medications include Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, and Fluphenazine.…
Additionally, there is information on the socializing effects of an individual with schizophrenia. One’s ability to function in the workplace, along with one’s social skills are affected by symptoms of schizophrenia (5th ed. ; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Government of Canada, 2012, “What is Schizophrenia” para. 2). The Schizophrenia Society of Canada also says that “social difficulties are one of the hallmarks of schizophrenia” (2017, “socializing and bias”, para. 1).…
I think that cognitive therapy method would best to help with schizophrenia because it uses a combination of techniques from different therapies based on therapist judgment. Biological therapy and a combination of antipsychotic drugs are also helpful by diminishing agitated behavior, decreasing hallucinations and improving social behavior. Also, cognitive-behavior therapy might help which this therapies help reduce self-defeating thoughts and helps change behavior. Therapists will talk with patients in order to help them identify automatic thoughts and feelings they…