Psychosis

About Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative movement disorder, affecting over six million people worldwide. The pathological finding associated with PD is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons of the pars compacta of the substantia nigra leading to the depletion of dopamine in the striatum. Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) is a common symptom of PD but is difficult to distinguish. Although it can occur at any stage of the illness, it is a…

A rare type of Schizophrenia, Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia can be defined by psychotic symptoms that occur before the age twelve. Pathophysiologic features, functional changes that are seen in patients with Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia, are similar with later forms of the disorder. Studies of Phenomenology, patient 's consciousness and awareness, neuropsychology, brain and behavior relationship, and the patient 's biology have proven this fact. Looking at the similarities between adult…

According to the DSM-5 the definition of positive symptoms of schizophrenia consists of feeling or behavior that are other people do not experience such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior, while negative symptoms consist of characteristics that are lacking thus it is made up avolition and diminished emotional expression (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Some examples of a positive symptom of schizophrenia are seeing,…

“Earlier treatment and shorter duration of untreated psychosis is associated with better treatment response, less likelihood of relapse and better clinical outcome,” said Sandra Dr Silva, PhD, psychosocial treatment and co director and outreach director at the Staglin Music Festival Center for the Assessment…

is no different from any other disease. When reading this paper, keep in mind that we cannot judge these people with mental illnesses, but rather further understand who they are or why they do what they do. Psychosis and Psychopathy Many don’t understand the big differences between psychosis and psychopathy. The root word, “psych” or “psycho” is from the Greek word for mind or…

Like most ballerinas Ninas (Natalie Portman) life revolves around ballet. She is one of the brightest stars in the New York City Ballet Company and when the the time comes to replace prima ballerina Beth (Winona Ryder) as the lead role in Swan Lake is Nina is next. But she gets an unexpected competitor, newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis), who impresses the director with her sensuality and passion. The two rivals develop a twisted friendship. Nina becomes more and more desperate, and the question is how…

with acute psychosis. She was found in the street by LEO trying to jump in front of on-coming traffic. At the time of the assessment Mrs. Smith presents calm with rambling speech. She states the police are killing me, I'll try to go head and die for you. She denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. However, does appear to be responding to internal stimuli.12/8/16 MCM with LEO for suspected non-compliance with medications and possibly experiencing psychosis. at…

where medication, psychosocial therapies, case management, family involvement, support of education, and employment services will be provided. Studies have found that (CSC) shows improvement for people after they experienced their first episode of psychosis. A team of providers will close with the individual using each others decisions to come up with the best recovery…

Nursing Diagnoses When dealing with schizophrenia there are so many nursing diagnoses to work with, beginning with self- harm acts and going to inability to thrive socially, mentally, and physically. The first diagnoses, is ineffective coping. Defined by NANDA-I as the inability to form a valid appraisal of the stressors, inadequate choices of practiced responses, and/or inability to use available resources, defining characteristics such as destructive behavior toward self, difficulty…

Schizophrenia affects only about every 1 out of 100 people. While there is no cure for schizophrenia there are treatments to control their behavior. Symptoms of this disease may seem odd to others but appear normal to them. Schizophrenia is a more common disease than what most people think of. Signs of schizophrenia usually show when the brain is close to full development. This possible genetic disorder is one of the most disabling diseases. Schizophrenia is a brain disease that can develop…