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Cody Brazier
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Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder characterized by positive and... Show more
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by a range of symptoms that significantly impact a person's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors. The disorder is typically classified into two main categories of symptoms: positive and negative.
Definition: Schizophrenia positive and negative symptoms refer to the two primary categories of symptoms experienced by individuals with schizophrenia. Positive symptoms are new behaviors or experiences that are added to a person's normal functioning, while negative symptoms represent a reduction or loss of normal functions.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur without external stimuli, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there. Delusions are fixed, false beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary.
Example: A person experiencing positive symptoms might hear voices telling them to perform certain actions or believe they are being constantly watched by government agents .
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia involve a reduction in normal functioning. These include avolition, which is a lack of motivation or initiative, and speech poverty, characterized by brief and limited verbal responses.
Highlight: Negative symptoms can be particularly challenging to treat and often have a significant impact on a person's quality of life and ability to function in society.
The diagnosis of schizophrenia relies on two primary sets of criteria: the DSM-5 used in America, and the ICD-11 used in Europe and other parts of the world.
Treatment for schizophrenia primarily involves the use of antipsychotic medications, which are divided into two categories: typical and atypical antipsychotics.
Vocabulary: Typical and atypical antipsychotic drug treatments refer to the two main classes of medications used to treat schizophrenia. Typical antipsychotics are first-generation drugs, while atypical antipsychotics are second-generation medications with different mechanisms of action and side effect profiles.
Typical antipsychotics, also known as first-generation antipsychotics, have been in use since the 1950s. These medications work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. An example of a typical antipsychotic is Chlorpromazine. While effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning compared to placebos, they can cause side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, agitation, and long-term movement disorders like tardive dyskinesia.
Atypical antipsychotics, or second-generation antipsychotics, were introduced in the 1970s. These medications act on multiple neurotransmitter systems, including dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate receptors. Examples include Clozapine and Risperidone. Atypical antipsychotics are thought to be more effective in treating negative symptoms and reducing depression and anxiety associated with schizophrenia.
Quote: "Clozapine is considered the most effective atypical antipsychotic, with a 30-50% response rate in treatment-resistant schizophrenia."
However, atypical antipsychotics also come with their own set of side effects. For instance, Clozapine, while highly effective, can cause a potentially fatal blood condition called agranulocytosis, which requires careful monitoring.
The choice between typical and atypical antipsychotics depends on various factors, including the individual's symptom profile, potential side effects, and response to treatment. It's crucial for healthcare providers to work closely with patients to find the most effective and tolerable medication regimen.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
Cody Brazier
@codybrazier_skzo
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder characterized by positive and negative symptoms. This summary explores its classification, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, including typical and atypical antipsychotic drug treatments.
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Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by a range of symptoms that significantly impact a person's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors. The disorder is typically classified into two main categories of symptoms: positive and negative.
Definition: Schizophrenia positive and negative symptoms refer to the two primary categories of symptoms experienced by individuals with schizophrenia. Positive symptoms are new behaviors or experiences that are added to a person's normal functioning, while negative symptoms represent a reduction or loss of normal functions.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur without external stimuli, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there. Delusions are fixed, false beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary.
Example: A person experiencing positive symptoms might hear voices telling them to perform certain actions or believe they are being constantly watched by government agents .
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia involve a reduction in normal functioning. These include avolition, which is a lack of motivation or initiative, and speech poverty, characterized by brief and limited verbal responses.
Highlight: Negative symptoms can be particularly challenging to treat and often have a significant impact on a person's quality of life and ability to function in society.
The diagnosis of schizophrenia relies on two primary sets of criteria: the DSM-5 used in America, and the ICD-11 used in Europe and other parts of the world.
Treatment for schizophrenia primarily involves the use of antipsychotic medications, which are divided into two categories: typical and atypical antipsychotics.
Vocabulary: Typical and atypical antipsychotic drug treatments refer to the two main classes of medications used to treat schizophrenia. Typical antipsychotics are first-generation drugs, while atypical antipsychotics are second-generation medications with different mechanisms of action and side effect profiles.
Typical antipsychotics, also known as first-generation antipsychotics, have been in use since the 1950s. These medications work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. An example of a typical antipsychotic is Chlorpromazine. While effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning compared to placebos, they can cause side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, agitation, and long-term movement disorders like tardive dyskinesia.
Atypical antipsychotics, or second-generation antipsychotics, were introduced in the 1970s. These medications act on multiple neurotransmitter systems, including dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate receptors. Examples include Clozapine and Risperidone. Atypical antipsychotics are thought to be more effective in treating negative symptoms and reducing depression and anxiety associated with schizophrenia.
Quote: "Clozapine is considered the most effective atypical antipsychotic, with a 30-50% response rate in treatment-resistant schizophrenia."
However, atypical antipsychotics also come with their own set of side effects. For instance, Clozapine, while highly effective, can cause a potentially fatal blood condition called agranulocytosis, which requires careful monitoring.
The choice between typical and atypical antipsychotics depends on various factors, including the individual's symptom profile, potential side effects, and response to treatment. It's crucial for healthcare providers to work closely with patients to find the most effective and tolerable medication regimen.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
