Schizophrenia alevel

• What is schizophrenia classified as in the DSM?

  Psychosis
• At what age does schizophrenia typically occur?

  Late adolescence or early adulthood
• What percentage of the population develops schizophrenia?

  Approximately 1%
• How many Americans suffer from schizophrenia in a given year?

  More than 2 million
• What is the peak age for the onset of schizophrenia?

  25-30 years
• Are there gender differences in schizophrenia diagnosis?

  No, men and women are equally affected
• How does the incidence of schizophrenia differ between genders in younger age groups?

  Twice as many men are diagnosed between 15-24
• What is the recovery rate for individuals with schizophrenia?

  One in five individuals recovers completely
• What recent advancements have been made in schizophrenia treatment?

  New, safer medications and insights into causes
• What are the main symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Muddled thoughts
  • Changes in behavior
• What is a common misconception about schizophrenia?

  It causes a "split personality"
• What typically causes violent behavior in individuals with schizophrenia?

  Drug or alcohol misuse
• How can the onset of schizophrenia be characterized?

  It may develop slowly with hard-to-identify signs
• What is acute schizophrenia?

  Episodes of severe symptoms followed by few symptoms
• How are the symptoms of schizophrenia classified?

  • Positive symptoms: hallucinations, delusions
  • Negative symptoms: withdrawal, lack of function
• What are hallucinations?

  Seeing or hearing things that don't exist
• What is the most common type of hallucination?

  Hearing voices
• How do hallucinations affect individuals with schizophrenia?

  They feel very real to the person
• What do brain scans reveal about people with schizophrenia who hear voices?

  Changes in the speech area of the brain
• What are delusions?

  Beliefs held with complete conviction despite being false
• How can delusions affect behavior?

  They may lead to unusual or erratic actions
• What is a common type of paranoid delusion?

  Believing one is being persecuted
• What is thought disorder in schizophrenia?

  Difficulty keeping track of thoughts and conversations
• How might a person's behavior change with schizophrenia?

  It may become disorganized and unpredictable
• What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

  Lack of function or withdrawal from activities
• What is the prodromal period of schizophrenia?

  Initial negative symptoms appearing gradually
• What can negative symptoms lead to in relationships?

  Relationship problems due to misunderstandings
• What factors are suggested to contribute to schizophrenia?

  Physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors
• What is the role of genetics in schizophrenia?

  It tends to run in families
• What is the chance of an identical twin developing schizophrenia if the other twin has it?

  One in two chance
• What brain changes are associated with schizophrenia?

  Subtle differences in brain structure
• What neurotransmitters are linked to schizophrenia?

  Dopamine and serotonin
• What complications during pregnancy can increase schizophrenia risk?

  Low birth weight and lack of oxygen
• What are psychological triggers for schizophrenia?

  Stressful life events like bereavement
• How does drug abuse relate to schizophrenia?

  It increases the risk of developing symptoms
• What is the risk of developing schizophrenia for teenagers using cannabis?

  Up to four times more likely
• What is the classification system used for diagnosing schizophrenia?

  DSM-5 and ICD-10
• What are the criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia according to DSM-5?

  At least 2 symptoms including delusions or hallucinations
• How long must symptoms persist for a schizophrenia diagnosis?

  At least 6 months
• What is a key difference between DSM-5 and ICD-10 in schizophrenia classification?

  ICD-10 recognizes subtypes of schizophrenia