“Schizophrenia is a disabling disease in which those affected experience altered thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors” (Tsuang, Glatt, & Faraone, 2011, p. 27). Schizophrenia is estimated to be prevalent in at least 42 times in 19 countries (Tsuang et al., 2011). Continuing throughout an patients life span, schizophrenia is diagnosed in early adulthood and affects about 26 million people around the world (Nowak, Sabariego, Świtaj, & Anczewska, 2016). Not only does patients experience deficits in brain function, they experience deficits in other aspects of their lives, including deficits in independent living, personal relationships, occupational functioning, and leisure (Clark, 2016). Clark (2016) state as a result of these deficits,
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The five major subtypes include paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual (Tsuang et al., 2011, p. 15). Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by delusions or persistent auditory hallucinations. Paranoid delusions are usually persecutory or grandiose. In persecutory delusions, the patient may think that harm is presently occurring, or they may think in time harm will occur. In grandiose delusions, patients have a strong belief in which they are superior and possess qualities such as wealth and fame. The catatonic subtype is characterized by disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and inappropriate affect (Tsuang et al., 2011). The patient meeting this criterion is unable to have a straight conversation without switching subjects. They are also unable to form logical thoughts. Another characteristic of disorganized schizophrenia is the experience of social withdrawal. Undifferentiated schizophrenia is characterized by patients possessing the characteristics of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. However, those of this subtype do not meet the criteria for paranoid, disorganized, or catatonic schizophrenia. Residual schizophrenia is characterized in which patients are classified with a history of at least one schizophrenic episode and some residual signs of the disorder, but no active psychotic symptoms (Tsuang et al., …show more content…
Although patients are treated with medication, a significant amount of people may still experience symptoms and a poor quality of life. Many therapeutic interventions are proven to be effective in treating patients with schizophrenia. “Psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behavioral social skills training are efficacious in improving functioning in older adults with schizophrenia” (Jeste & Maglione, 2013, p. 966). Additional support for psychotherapy come from Dopke and Batscha (2014) who say “Psychoeducation, normalization, destigmatization, and motivational interviewing are used to promote knowledge, hope, and personal goals, thus building a foundation for recovery” (p. 20). The authors emphasized the importance of accepting all people with mental illnesses. In order to have a better quality of life, patients must first accept their illness. During intervention, patients are taught coping skills which proven to be effective and produces self-esteem and self-efficacy. In Jeste and Maglione (2013) study, as a result of intervention using group therapy including cognitive behavior therapy with social skills training and problem-solving training, participants demonstrated positive results. The authors found an improvement in insight, frequency of social activities, and overall functioning in the participants. Furthermore, it was reported by the
The five major subtypes include paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual (Tsuang et al., 2011, p. 15). Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by delusions or persistent auditory hallucinations. Paranoid delusions are usually persecutory or grandiose. In persecutory delusions, the patient may think that harm is presently occurring, or they may think in time harm will occur. In grandiose delusions, patients have a strong belief in which they are superior and possess qualities such as wealth and fame. The catatonic subtype is characterized by disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and inappropriate affect (Tsuang et al., 2011). The patient meeting this criterion is unable to have a straight conversation without switching subjects. They are also unable to form logical thoughts. Another characteristic of disorganized schizophrenia is the experience of social withdrawal. Undifferentiated schizophrenia is characterized by patients possessing the characteristics of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. However, those of this subtype do not meet the criteria for paranoid, disorganized, or catatonic schizophrenia. Residual schizophrenia is characterized in which patients are classified with a history of at least one schizophrenic episode and some residual signs of the disorder, but no active psychotic symptoms (Tsuang et al., …show more content…
Although patients are treated with medication, a significant amount of people may still experience symptoms and a poor quality of life. Many therapeutic interventions are proven to be effective in treating patients with schizophrenia. “Psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behavioral social skills training are efficacious in improving functioning in older adults with schizophrenia” (Jeste & Maglione, 2013, p. 966). Additional support for psychotherapy come from Dopke and Batscha (2014) who say “Psychoeducation, normalization, destigmatization, and motivational interviewing are used to promote knowledge, hope, and personal goals, thus building a foundation for recovery” (p. 20). The authors emphasized the importance of accepting all people with mental illnesses. In order to have a better quality of life, patients must first accept their illness. During intervention, patients are taught coping skills which proven to be effective and produces self-esteem and self-efficacy. In Jeste and Maglione (2013) study, as a result of intervention using group therapy including cognitive behavior therapy with social skills training and problem-solving training, participants demonstrated positive results. The authors found an improvement in insight, frequency of social activities, and overall functioning in the participants. Furthermore, it was reported by the