Lecture 20 - Schizophrenia presentation

Question 1

prevalence of Schiz/ depression/ anxiety/ bipolar

Answer 1

1 in 4 Canadians are directly affected by mental illness.

• Depression (1-4)
• Anxiety (panic, social, phobia, generalized, OCD, PTSD) (1-4)
• Schizophrenia (1-100)
• Bipolar Disorder (2-100)

Not everyone experiences a concern or diagnosis in the same way.

Some people may have mental health issues but may not have a mental illness.

Question 2

Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Answer 2

Withdrawal

Depression, mood swings, higher anxiety

Physical changes (appetite, sleep, energy, body language)

Trouble concentrating and decision making

Changes in thinking, language, school/work

Question 3

Schizophrenia basics

Answer 3

1-100 people.

Occurs in men, women, all social classes, and cultures equally.

Strikes between ages 15-30. Men affected earlier as estrogen is a protector for women. (often the time when people experiment with weed/THC and is a trigger

“The Great Disabler of Youth”.

Schizophrenia is NOT a split or multiple personality disorder.

Question 4

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 4

• Hallucinations–can affect any or all 5 senses
• Delusions–firm fixed false beliefs
• Paranoia – suspicious thought and feelings
• Thought disorder –fragmented disorganized thinking

Social withdrawal

• Loss in drive and motivation
• Diminished self-care
• Decreased memory, ability to plan, and focus
• Depression/anxiety, risk of suicide

not violence….?

Question 5

Schizoaffective disorder

Answer 5

Combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and depression.

Question 6

Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression

Answer 6

2 in 100 persons

Mania includes:

• Increased mood (energy, self-esteem, speech)
• Grandiose ideas / invincible / delusions, racing thoughts
• Irritability
• Restless, decreased need to sleep
• Lack of inhibitions (sex, drugs/alcohol, spending)

Various types and can last days or weeks and even years in between episodes.

Question 7

Diagnosis for Mental Illness

Answer 7

Family Doctor

Referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist

Emergency Visit

Physical exam

Complete Personal/Family History

Question 8

famous people w mental illness

Answer 8

Schizophrenia:

• John Nash “A Beautiful Mind”
• Emily Carr - Artist
• Peter Green - Fleetwood Mac
• Syd Barrett - Pink Floyd

Schizoaffective Disorder:

• Vincent Van Gogh
• Brain Wilson - Beach Boys

Depression:

• DemarDerozan(Toronto Raptors)
• Brad Pitt
• Serena Ryder
• Clara Hughes

Jim Carrey

Bipolar Disorder:

• Mariah Carey
• Demi Lovato
• Britney Spears
• Russell Brand
• Jean-Claude Van Damme