Introduction & Diagnosis

• What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia are aggressive?

  About 8%
• What is the suicide rate among individuals with schizophrenia compared to the general population?

  14% commit suicide compared to 1% of the general population.
• Is there a difference in the likelihood of being diagnosed with schizophrenia between men and women?

  No, men and women have an equal chance of being diagnosed.
• What age range is most commonly diagnosed with schizophrenia?

  Between 15 and 35 years old.
• Are auditory and visual hallucinations the only symptoms of schizophrenia?

  No, they are key symptoms but not the only symptoms.
• What are some explanations for schizophrenia?

  Family explanations, viral hypothesis, and genetics.
• How does unipolar depression relate to schizophrenia?

  Unipolar depression features many negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
• What is the relationship between bipolar depression and schizophrenia?

  Bipolar depression shares positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions with schizophrenia.
• What is a common treatment combination for schizophrenia?

  Drugs and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
• What model relates to the treatment of schizophrenia?

  The diathesis-stress model.
• What is schizophrenia defined as?


  A mental illness that affects the way you think and feel, impacting daily life.
• What is the prevalence of schizophrenia in the population?

  1 in 100 people will develop schizophrenia.
• What misconception exists about schizophrenia?

  It is not a split or multiple personality disorder.
• What does the term 'split mind' refer to in schizophrenia?

  It refers to the split between the person’s thought process and reality.
• What are the two types of schizophrenia mentioned?

  Type 1: acute with positive symptoms; Type 2: chronic with negative symptoms.
• What is the recovery outlook for individuals with schizophrenia?

  1/3 will have one episode and return to normal functioning, 1/3 will have persistent episodes but can live relatively normal lives, and 1/3 are non-responsive to medication.
• What does low predictive validity in treatment mean for schizophrenia?


  There are numerous causes and outcomes, making predictions about treatment effectiveness difficult.
• What has changed in the diagnosis of schizophrenia over time?

  Previously, there were several sub-types of schizophrenia that were removed due to inaccurate diagnosis.
• What is a problem with the historical reasons for admission to mental institutions?

  They may not accurately reflect current understandings of what is considered "psychotic".