![]() The onset of the first psychotic crisis in someone with schizophrenia coincides with the end of the brain's maturation process, suggesting a malfunction in the communication paths between the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. Lost Connections Between Neurons Contributes to Schizophrenia (03:18) Various environmental factors and/or genetic factors may contribute to development of schizophrenia. Progression of schizophrenia depends on the severity of crisis, age of the person, and nature of life at time of crisis. Development of Schizophrenia: Indications and Influences (04:32) Many family members discuss the experience of growing up with a schizophrenic parent or sibling. Two Generations of Schizophrenia (04:54)Ī family history of schizophrenia affects both mother and daughter. A Grandmother With Schizophrenia (05:21)Ĭognitive symptoms of schizophrenia affect intellectual functions such as short-term memory, capacity for planning, organization, judgment, and attention span. Now he finds support at a drop-in shelter for people with mental illnesses. Since his diagnosis with schizophrenia at 24 years of age, Richard has spent time living on the streets, in shelters, and in prison. ![]() Dopamine-induced transmissions cause various symptoms depending on over-activity or under-activity. The primary symptoms of schizophrenia result from a disturbance in the transmissions facilitated by specific neurotransmitters. Causes for Schizophrenic Detachment From Reality (03:19) Schizophrenics process environmental surroundings abnormally allowing signals to pass through the brain unfiltered resulting in confusion and the inability to react appropriately in response to various situations. How Schizophrenics Process Brain Signals (04:48) Symptoms of Acute Psychotic Attacks (04:59)įor schizophrenics, the acute phase of a psychotic attack includes positive symptoms of delirium and hallucinations predominate, causing victims to progressively lose control of their thoughts and actions. A group of schizophrenics talks about common misunderstandings about them and their experiences with the disease. The major difficulties that schizophrenics face include problems with concentration, organization, and socialization. Breaking Down Stereotypes of Schizophrenia (04:03) Schizophrenia scrambles brain function and transforms human behaviors, causing its victims to lose contact with reality and experience psychic deterioration. The Challenge to Understand Schizophrenia (03:15) FREE PREVIEW
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