|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
Schizophrenia is probably the most devastating and disabling of all mental disorders. Although it’s not viewed as a common mental illness by most, schizophrenia affects over two million Americans and is thought to be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. ... Schizophrenia is treated a number of ways: Medication, Education, Counseling, Hospitalization and regular follow-up, self-help groups, Nutrition, Health and Exercise, and as a last resort- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
Common medications for schizophrenia are haloperidol, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, droperil, pimozide, sulpiride and thioridazine. ... Although they are the most widely used of mental illness drugs, they do not seem very effective against “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia. The “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia are lack of drive or initiative, social withdrawal, apathy and emotional unresponsiveness. The newest of medications to treat schizophrenia are clozapine, risperidone, and olanzopine are becoming more popular because they have fewer and less severe side effects than the older medications (listed above). ...
It is very important for families, friends and patients to learn all they can about schizophrenia. ... Because the most important part of schizophrenia is for the patient and family to accept it, it is essential for them to learn about it. ... It’s important to find a doctor who knows about schizophrenia and is interested in the welfare of the patient. ... Hospitalization will be required for schizophrenia because of the severity of the illness. ... Also, contact and communication with other families who have been affected by schizophrenia can be very helpful for not only the family but the patient as well. Other people with mental illnesses, even schizophrenia, can also provide consultation and advocacy in these areas, as well as offering peer support to other individuals with schizophrenia. ...
Recovering from schizophrenia seems, to most people, to take the most patience of the entire ordeal but the most important part of recovery is proper nutrition, rest and exercise. ...
Electroconvulsive Therapy is not normally used for patients with schizophrenia but can be used when the patient isn’t reacting to other medications, suffers from other mental disorders, extreme depression and is suicidal for long periods of time.
Approximate Word count = 1596
Approximate Pages = 6.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|