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    Schizophrenia: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Psychosis
    Schizophrenia: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Psychosis
    Schizophrenia: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Psychosis
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    Schizophrenia: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Psychosis

    By Dwayne Winstons

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    Schizophrenia is more common than you think. And there are a lot of false myths about it. Some people it’s similar to multiple personality disorder, but this notion is far from the truth. Others say it’s only related to voices or addictions. But there is more to it than that.



    In this guide, we will shed more light on this important matter. Schizophrenia should be understood, empathized with, and acknowledged. Those who have it, are people, like all of us, with a slight disorder in their brain that has some negative side effects (and even a few positive ones).



    Here, you’ll learn more about the most common causes, the impact schizophrenia has on an individual, and what psychosis encompasses.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnonymous
    Release dateOct 27, 2020
    ISBN9791220213509

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      Schizophrenia - Dwayne Winstons

      Schizophrenia

      Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Psychosis

      By Dwayne Winstons

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1: The Definition of Schizophrenia

      Chapter 2: The Most Common Causes of Schizophrenia

      Chapter 3: The Impact of Schizophrenia

      Chapter 4: Schizophrenia Can Affect Circadian Rhythms

      Chapter 5: Development of the Construct

      Chapter 6: Psychosis

      Chapter 1: The Definition of Schizophrenia

      Schizophrenia is a pretty serious and chronic mental disorder that hinders an individual's thoughts and conduct, and if neglected, can include psychosis.

      Schizophrenia is a disabling mental illness that impacts more than 1 percent of the world's population. Individuals affected with this thought disorder experience hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and are susceptible to incorrect and paranoid beliefs. These and other signs often render the individual fearful, withdrawn, or hard to engage with.

      Schizophrenia takes a massive toll on affected friends and families. Most people with schizophrenia have difficulty maintaining a job or living independently, though it is important to recognize that treatment, specifically at the beginning of signs, enables individuals with a medical diagnosis of schizophrenia to lead significant, productive lives.

      Schizophrenia afflicts women and men in equal numbers and is found in similar rates in all ethnic groups around the world. The symptom presentation and age of beginning do differ between the sexes, though. Men present with more negative signs and end up being symptomatic at a much younger age. The peak age for the onset in guys is between ages 21 and 25. Ladies are more likely to be identified between ages 25 and 30, and again after age 45. In women with a late onset, hormone changes connected with perimenopause or menopause are thought to be a contributing factor but the mechanism is unclear and has provided debate within the field of psychiatry.

      Schizophrenia hardly ever occurs in kids, but awareness of childhood-onset schizophrenia is increasing. It can be difficult to identify schizophrenia in teens because the first signs of the disease can include withdrawal from friends, a drop in grades, sleep issues, and irritation-- common adolescent habits. The time period before the acute start is referred to as the prodromal period and

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