This document discusses schizophrenia, including potential causes like gene mutations, infections, and stressors. Symptoms include social withdrawal, inappropriate emotions, delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking or speech. Schizophrenia affects over 2 million Americans and ranks among the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Treatments involve psychotherapy and medications, with the main challenge being staying on medications long-term.

1. The life as a
schizophrenic
by Sara-Catherine Paoli
4th period
May 26, 2011

3. Causes
multiple gene mutations
intrauterine starvation
viral infections
perinatal complications
various nonspecific stressors

5. Symptoms
social withdraw
hostility or suspiciousness
flat, expressionless gaze
inability to cry or express joy
inappropriate laughter or crying

7. Symptoms continued...
depression
oversleeping or insomnia
odd or irrational statements
forgetful; unable to concentrate
extreme reactions to criticism
strange use of words or way of speaking

9. Most Common Signs
hallucinations
delusions
disorganized behavior
disorganized speech

10. the Delusion
of soft
melodies

11. Facts
Over 2.2 million people in the US suffer from
schizophrenia.
Teens with schizophrenia are 50% more likely
to commit suicide.
Schizophrenia ranks among the top 10 causes
of disability in developed countries
worldwide.
About 1% of the population is most countries
are diagnosed with schizophrenia.

13. Stats
6% are homeless or live in shelters
6% live in jails or prisons
5% to 6% live in hospitals
10% live nursing homes
25% live with family member
28% are living independently
20% live in supervised housing (group homes)

15. Treatments
Psychotherapy can help maintain the
individual on their medication, learn needed
social skills, and support the person’s weekly
goals and activities in their community.
Usually used as an alternative to medication.
Medications is a combination of antipsychotic,
antidepressant, and antianxiety. The biggest
challenge is staying on the medication.

18. Famous People with
Schizophrenia
Mary Todd Lincoln, President Lincoln’s wife
Peter Green, guitarist from Fleetwood Mac
Andy Goram, Scottish soccer player
Lionel Aldridge, superbowl winner
Meera Popkin, broadway star