1. By: Ali.F, Mustafa, and Ali.T
Schizophrenia
By: Ali.F, Mustafa, and Ali.T

2. Symptoms Go through positive, negative, and cognitive experiences
Go through positive, negative,
and cognitive experiences
Memory loss
Social withdrawal
Hallucinations
Strange ways of speaking
Hostility
Depression
Emotionless (Inability to
laugh or cry)
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3. Causes Combination of genes passed down from relatives
Drugs changing levels of neurotransmitters
Viral infections, polio, or the flu develop symptoms
Head injury from accidents
Triggers (ex.drug abuse or stress)
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4. Diagnosis There is no lab test that can diagnose
Usually psychiatrist determines based on clinical symptoms
Physical tests still in trail stages:
Blood Sampling
IQ Test
Smell Test
Brain Imaging
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5. Effects 3.Problem With Drug Abuse and Alcohol
Schizophrenics will tend to turn to
drugs or alcohol to relieve their
symptoms and self-medicate.
4.Normal Day-To-Day Activities
Because of the disruptive nature of
schizophrenia symptoms, normal
activities become harder or near
impossible for the sufferer.
1.Relationships
Schizophrenia will cause a
sufferer to withdraw and
isolate himself or herself,
drastically affecting
relationships with family
and friends.
2.Risk of Suicide Attempt
Patients with schizophrenia
are more likely to try
taking their lives.

6. Prevention
Schizophrenia cannot be prevented. It is a disorder in the brain. Some people are born with schizophrenia and its signs show up in early childhood, but it's often hard to diagnose. Luckily for those who do have this disorder, there are now medications to control the symptoms. This disorder is often hereditary, and it has no cure. It is a lifelong brain disorder. It cannot be caught from anyone, and there is no way to prevent getting this horrible mental illness

7.
Treatment
Psychotherapy for individuals, groups or families is possible, and can mean a lot to people with schizophrenia and their loved ones. Psychotherapy can offer understanding, reassurance, insights and suggestions for handling the emotional aspects of the disorder and providing less stressful living situations.

8. Treatment
Families can be a big help. Working closely with health care professionals, family members can learn about the illness. Families can also provide useful information to the health care professionals. They can find ways to support people with schizophrenia and provide a nurturing environment that encourages communication.

9. History of Schizophrenia
The term schizophrenia has only been in use since Soon before that, it was deemed a separate mental illness in 1887 by Emil Kraepelin. Despite that relatively recent history, it has been described throughout written history. Ancient Egyptian, Hindu, Chinese, Greek, and Roman writings described symptoms similar to the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. During medieval times, schizophrenia, like other illnesses, was often viewed as evidence of the sufferer being possessed by spirits or evil powers.

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