The Negative Effects of Schizophrenia at Home, Work, and School (Your Name) (Your School)
HOMEWORKSCHL/2 Abstract
This research paper will explore the negative effects of the disease schizophrenia in the three main places those diagnosed function on a daily basis – home, school and work. The information throughout each section was retrieved and re-interpreted in my own words from The Department of Veterans Affairs Support and Family Education Session Four, The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health, and Open Door Group.
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The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health made a list of them on one of their classroom fact sheets for assisting those students who may have the disease. For example, they say that if a teacher is bringing a possibly schizophrenic student into a new and unfamiliar setting, that they should do it slowly (MACMH, 2014). This is so that no unnecessary stress is caused to the student by the new environment. Also, one well-known symptom is when a child may kind of isolate themselves, or have real problems making friends. This behavior could possibly be remedied by the teacher in a way that doesn’t cause the diagnosed student to become the center of attention. They could make an open announcement encouraging everyone in the class to be friendlier that doesn’t mention the child’s individual name. They could suggest that students play on teams during recess, or take lunchtime as an opportunity to be more social between one another other.
Schizophrenia in the Workplace Those with schizophrenia at work may have a harder time than the undiagnosed. For example, if a patient is extremely easily distracted, they could get hurt by machinery if not careful. If a worker is very emotional, then it also could be a big challenge for supervisors to create a