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Schizophrenia
Captain Sparkles
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Disclaimer
This a project for a high school AP Psychology course. This is a
fictionalized account of having a psychological ailment. For questions
about this blog project or its content please email the teacher, Laura
Astorian: laura.astorian@cobbk12.org
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Description
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder where people are unable to
differentiate between reality and fantasy. Symptoms can range from
very mild to very severe.
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Symptoms
Symptoms can range from:
● Abnormal social behavior such as isolation or constant aggression
● Cognitive issues such as delusions, thought disorder, memory loss
● Mood swings varying from anger to apathy to feelings of
detachment
● Psychological issues such as hallucinations, hearing voices,
paranoia
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Treatment
While there is no definite cure for Schizophrenia, treatment can help
in varying degrees of success. Examples of treatment include:
● Medication such as Antipsychotics and/or Anti-tremors
● Different types of therapies such as support groups, family
therapy, etc.
● Self-care from Psychoeducation
● Constant visits from specialists such as Psychiatrists
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Diagnosis
Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed by a professional such as a
Psychiatrist or some other type of medical doctor.
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Causes
The causes of Schizophrenia is unknown however scientists and
professionals believe that genetics have a big role in Schizophrenia.
Other professionals believe that your environment or irregular brain
chemicals may play a huge role in Schizophrenia.
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Ages Affected
0-2 - Never
3-5 - Very Rare
6-13 - Rare
14-18 - Common
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19-40 - Common
41-60 - Common
60+ - Common
Types of Schizophrenia
Paranoid Schizophrenia - A person is constantly suspicious of other
people and believe that they are out to get him/her
Disorganized Schizophrenia - A person who is often incoherent in
speech and thought bu may not necessarily experience delusions
Catatonic Schizophrenia - A person is withdrawn, mute, negative,
and assumes awkward body positions
Residual Schizophrenia - A person no longer is experiencing
delusions but no longer has any motivation or interest in life
Schizoaffective Disorder - A person has the symptoms of of both
Schizophrenia and a major mood disorder such as depression 9
Resources
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventio
nlifeline.org/
National Schizophrenia
Foundation
www.nsfoundation.org
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Schizophrenia and Related
Disorders Alliance of
America
http://www.sardaa.org/
National Institute of
Mental Health
1-866-615-6464
nimhinfo@nih.gov
www.nimh.nih.gov
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Schizophrenia

  • 2. Disclaimer This a project for a high school AP Psychology course. This is a fictionalized account of having a psychological ailment. For questions about this blog project or its content please email the teacher, Laura Astorian: laura.astorian@cobbk12.org 2
  • 3. Description Schizophrenia is a brain disorder where people are unable to differentiate between reality and fantasy. Symptoms can range from very mild to very severe. 3
  • 4. Symptoms Symptoms can range from: ● Abnormal social behavior such as isolation or constant aggression ● Cognitive issues such as delusions, thought disorder, memory loss ● Mood swings varying from anger to apathy to feelings of detachment ● Psychological issues such as hallucinations, hearing voices, paranoia 4
  • 5. Treatment While there is no definite cure for Schizophrenia, treatment can help in varying degrees of success. Examples of treatment include: ● Medication such as Antipsychotics and/or Anti-tremors ● Different types of therapies such as support groups, family therapy, etc. ● Self-care from Psychoeducation ● Constant visits from specialists such as Psychiatrists 5
  • 6. Diagnosis Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed by a professional such as a Psychiatrist or some other type of medical doctor. 6
  • 7. Causes The causes of Schizophrenia is unknown however scientists and professionals believe that genetics have a big role in Schizophrenia. Other professionals believe that your environment or irregular brain chemicals may play a huge role in Schizophrenia. 7
  • 8. Ages Affected 0-2 - Never 3-5 - Very Rare 6-13 - Rare 14-18 - Common 8 19-40 - Common 41-60 - Common 60+ - Common
  • 9. Types of Schizophrenia Paranoid Schizophrenia - A person is constantly suspicious of other people and believe that they are out to get him/her Disorganized Schizophrenia - A person who is often incoherent in speech and thought bu may not necessarily experience delusions Catatonic Schizophrenia - A person is withdrawn, mute, negative, and assumes awkward body positions Residual Schizophrenia - A person no longer is experiencing delusions but no longer has any motivation or interest in life Schizoaffective Disorder - A person has the symptoms of of both Schizophrenia and a major mood disorder such as depression 9
  • 10. Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) http://www.suicidepreventio nlifeline.org/ National Schizophrenia Foundation www.nsfoundation.org 10 Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America http://www.sardaa.org/ National Institute of Mental Health 1-866-615-6464 nimhinfo@nih.gov www.nimh.nih.gov
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