Summary of Simon Simon first discovered he was suffering from an illness at the age of seventeen. He discusses his psychosis as gradually slipping into a psychotic phase. During these psychotic episodes, Simon has known to behave inappropriately. These episodes he describes can last for weeks at a time, while never being in remission for more than ten months. He has lived with schizophrenia for a good portion of his life and understands what he can do to help him decrease the severity of the symptoms. He knows to get exercise, have a balanced diet, and ensure good sleep patterns. Simon believes his symptoms have moderated over time. Simon is in constant check with reality and has reevaluated his life as he suffers from mental illness (Mason
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I have concluded Simon is suffering from F20.9, Schizophrenia, without catatonia, and multiple episodes in full remission. The DSM discusses six sections of criteria starting with two or more of the following present during a one month period of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms. One of the symptoms must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech. The second criteria is a significant portion of time is marked by a lower level of functioning in major life areas prior to the onset. The third criteria is continuous signs of the disturbance persisting for at least six months, this period must include one month of symptoms. The fourth criteria is other disorders such as schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and depressive disorders can be ruled out. The fifth criteria is the disturbances are not attributed to psychological effects of a substance or medical condition. Finally, if there is a history of autism spectrum disorder or a communication disorder of childhood onset, then the diagnosis for schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions and hallucinations are present for at least a month (APA, …show more content…
Before further research was assessed, families thought communication problems caused individuals to have schizophrenia, however now it is clear communication problems are likely attributed because the individual is suffering from schizophrenia. Living situations have supported the likelihood of an individual developing schizophrenia. If an individual lives in a dysfunction or emotional family environment the likelihood of relapse increases. Living styles are considered as well. If an individual lives in an urban environment, they are at an increase of developing schizophrenia. When looking at the causes, research suggest it could be the stress of living in a certain environment or social adversity. Cannabis use is also a psychosocial aspect when examining schizophrenia. Individuals who use cannabis are twice as likely then the general population to suffer from schizophrenia (Butcher, Hooley, & Mineka, 2013). All of these psychosocial aspects support the diagnosis for schizophrenia; nonetheless it is essential to observe the aspects that challenge the diagnosis. It is important to observe cultural aspects in order to ensure no mistakes are being made when forming a diagnosis. One important factor to understand is what may be delusional in one culture may not be the same in another. Visual and auditory hallucinations are also
I have concluded Simon is suffering from F20.9, Schizophrenia, without catatonia, and multiple episodes in full remission. The DSM discusses six sections of criteria starting with two or more of the following present during a one month period of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms. One of the symptoms must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech. The second criteria is a significant portion of time is marked by a lower level of functioning in major life areas prior to the onset. The third criteria is continuous signs of the disturbance persisting for at least six months, this period must include one month of symptoms. The fourth criteria is other disorders such as schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and depressive disorders can be ruled out. The fifth criteria is the disturbances are not attributed to psychological effects of a substance or medical condition. Finally, if there is a history of autism spectrum disorder or a communication disorder of childhood onset, then the diagnosis for schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions and hallucinations are present for at least a month (APA, …show more content…
Before further research was assessed, families thought communication problems caused individuals to have schizophrenia, however now it is clear communication problems are likely attributed because the individual is suffering from schizophrenia. Living situations have supported the likelihood of an individual developing schizophrenia. If an individual lives in a dysfunction or emotional family environment the likelihood of relapse increases. Living styles are considered as well. If an individual lives in an urban environment, they are at an increase of developing schizophrenia. When looking at the causes, research suggest it could be the stress of living in a certain environment or social adversity. Cannabis use is also a psychosocial aspect when examining schizophrenia. Individuals who use cannabis are twice as likely then the general population to suffer from schizophrenia (Butcher, Hooley, & Mineka, 2013). All of these psychosocial aspects support the diagnosis for schizophrenia; nonetheless it is essential to observe the aspects that challenge the diagnosis. It is important to observe cultural aspects in order to ensure no mistakes are being made when forming a diagnosis. One important factor to understand is what may be delusional in one culture may not be the same in another. Visual and auditory hallucinations are also