ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
SCHIZOPHRENIA
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Question
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The symptoms onset recently (within 4 weeks)
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The individual is confused or perplexed about the presence of the symptoms
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The individual demonstrates emotional lability
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The individual demonstrated prodromal markers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Factors for poor prognosis Early-onset of illness. Male. Strong negative symptoms. Family history of schizophrenia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The prognosis of schizophrenia is varied at the individual level. In general it has great human and economics costs. It results in a decreased life expectancy of 12–15 years primarily due to its association with obesity, little exercise, and smoking, while an increased rate of suicide plays a lesser role.
Detailed explanation-3: -50% of people with schizophrenia recover or improve to the point they can work and live on their own. 25% are better but need help from a strong support network to get by. 15% are not better. Most of these are in the hospital.
Detailed explanation-4: -Various mood changes such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, sleep disturbances, irritability, anger, and suicidal ideas are reported as part of prodromal symptoms. Patient may also present with spectrum of conditions including obsessive-compulsive phenomenon and dissociative disorders.