The document discusses schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder characterized by a breakdown in thought processes, emotional responsiveness, and symptoms such as hallucinations and disorganized speech. It outlines traditional and modern methods of categorizing schizophrenia, focusing on various stages and types, as well as the importance of early intervention and therapy. Mental health experts remain uncertain about the causes, though genetics and environmental factors may play roles, emphasizing the need for professional psychiatric consultation and treatment to manage symptoms.

1. PRESENTED BY
Sahrish Darjat
SpecialThanks to
Dr. Junaid Ahmed
Clinical Registrar
Pakistan Association for Mental Health
Mrs. Ruksana Khalid
Administrator/ Counselor
Mumtaz Medical Clinic
PRESENTEDTO:
Mam. Zaib Un nisa
(Skitso -Fernia)

2. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental
disorder in which there is a break
down in the thought process, poor
emotional responsiveness,
hallucinations and disorganized
speech.

3. Acute Phase
Loss of contact with reality
Stabilization Phase
Patient is under control but risk of relapses
Maintenance Phase
Patient is stable but medication is in process.

4. Traditional Method
1. Positive schizophrenia
Stage:Acute
Condition: Responsiveness towards medication
Symptoms: Delusions and hallucinations
2. Negative schizophrenia
Stage: Gradual
Condition : Slowly moving towards retardation.
Symptom :Withdrawal from others’ identity
Slow reaction

5. Modern Method
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Preoccupied
More than one delusion
Auditory hallucinations
Feel harm by others
Disorganized Schizophrenia
Disorganized speech
Behavior
Flat expressions

6. Catatonic schizophrenia
Difficulty in movement
Repetition of actions
Malnutrition
Exhausted
Self injury
Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
Mixed Symptoms
Residual Schizophrenia
One acute attack
Negative symptoms present
Decrease in functioning

9.  Mental health experts are not sure what
causes it.
 Certain environmental events may trigger
schizophrenia in people who are genetically
at risk for it.
 Changes in brain structure or chemistry.

10. Interview
Trust gain
Disorganized speech and thought
Hallucinations
Physical examination(C.T Scan)

12. Anti psychotics
Risperidone
Therapy
Individual FamilyTherapy

14. Age 54
Rent
Tenants want to take over
Grandson
Family Frustrated
Sleeplessness

17. World famous mathematician
Noble Prize holder
GameTheory
Family support
No social circle
Disturbed life before and after marriage
Extremely Goal oriented

18. Reporting less in females due to culture.
Sleep disorders common.
No self medication ( sleeping pills).
Worsen with time if no proper medication
taken.
Do consult a psychiatrist.