Schizophrenia is a disorder of the brain that distorts and changes the way that the affected person acts, expresses emotions, the way they treat others, and even how they perceive reality. People with Schizophrenia deal with it different ways; for example, some may use art to express themselves and others may even completely deny they have a mental illness. With hours of research in addition of previous knowledge, this information is thoroughly researched and therefore accurate. 1% of all Americans and 1 out of 100 people worldwide have this mental illness- it equally affects different genders and races, and at similar rates. Schizophrenia is a serious illness that can have several different causes branching from the different types of Schizophrenia,
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According to Douglas W. Smith’s book, “Schizophrenia,” there are several theories about the causes of this illness, and perhaps it could be a mix of all of the following theories, which would join to be the Bio-Psycho-Social Theory. The first theory is the Genetic Theory, which proposes that the disorder is hereditary, and that the genes can be passed down generation to generation. Next is the Biochemical Theory that suggests that the brain chemicals (serotonin and dopamine) in the sufferers’ brain are off balance, and because the chemicals are neurotransmitters, the imbalance affects the way their brain reacts to stimuli. The Interpersonal Theory- or the Environmental Theory- proposes that Schizophrenia is caused by how someone grew up, how their childhood was, and the pressures they were put …show more content…
Treatments such antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, rehabilitation programs, and in extreme cases hospitalization are most of the options for those who suffer from this disorder, Antipsychotic medications are very powerful and effective, however there can be side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, and drowsiness but sometimes leads to much more serious side effects including movement disorders, muscle spasms, and tremors. Psychotherapy is basically therapy but by psychological means instead of medication, but it is not usually the most effective way of treatment. Rehabilitation methods are widely used and help with the independence, productivity, and overall improvement of their
According to Douglas W. Smith’s book, “Schizophrenia,” there are several theories about the causes of this illness, and perhaps it could be a mix of all of the following theories, which would join to be the Bio-Psycho-Social Theory. The first theory is the Genetic Theory, which proposes that the disorder is hereditary, and that the genes can be passed down generation to generation. Next is the Biochemical Theory that suggests that the brain chemicals (serotonin and dopamine) in the sufferers’ brain are off balance, and because the chemicals are neurotransmitters, the imbalance affects the way their brain reacts to stimuli. The Interpersonal Theory- or the Environmental Theory- proposes that Schizophrenia is caused by how someone grew up, how their childhood was, and the pressures they were put …show more content…
Treatments such antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, rehabilitation programs, and in extreme cases hospitalization are most of the options for those who suffer from this disorder, Antipsychotic medications are very powerful and effective, however there can be side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, and drowsiness but sometimes leads to much more serious side effects including movement disorders, muscle spasms, and tremors. Psychotherapy is basically therapy but by psychological means instead of medication, but it is not usually the most effective way of treatment. Rehabilitation methods are widely used and help with the independence, productivity, and overall improvement of their