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Schizophreniform - Schizophreniform Symptom, Cause, Treatment
Schizophreniform disorder is characterized by the presence of the criterion A symptoms of schizophrenia , including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms. The disorder, including its prodromal, active, and residual phases, lasts longer than 1 month but less than 6 months.Schizophreniform disorder is a short-term type of schizophrenia , a serious mental disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality and relates to others . Others who are first diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder may later be diagnosed with a serious mental illness other than schizophrenia. A full recovery from the disorder is probable. Medication and psychotherapy are used to treat schizophreniform. After symptoms resolve, drug treatment is continued for 12 mo and then gradually tapered accompanied by close monitoring for the return of psychotic symptoms.
Symptoms of Schizophreniform
Some are common Symptoms of Schizophreniform :
- Disorganized speech, such as not making sense, using nonsense words and/or skipping from one topic to another
- Lack of energy, poor hygiene and grooming habits, loss of interest or pleasure in life, and withdrawal from family, friends and social activities
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not really there)
- Not bathing or changing clothes for days at a time
- withdrawing or feeling isolated from other people
- Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
- Being very confused
Causes of Schizophreniform
The common Causes of Schizophreniform :
- A tendency to develop schizophreniform disorder may be passed on from parents to their children.
- Evidence suggests that certain environmental factors, such as poor social interactions or a highly stressful event may trigger schizophreniform disorder in people who have inherited a tendency to develop the illness.
- Be caused by a physical injury or medical illness
- Schizophreniform disorder appears to be related to abnormalities in the structure and chemistry of the brain, and appears to have strong genetic links; but its course and severity can be altered by social factors such as stress or a lack of support within the family.
Treatment of Schizophreniform
- The primary medications used to treat the psychotic symptoms of schizophreniform disorder, such as delusions, hallucinations and disordered thinking, are called antipsychotics.
- The goal of therapy is to help the patient learn about the illness, establish goals and manage everyday problems related to the illness.
- The most useful interventions in culture-bound syndromes are those that are societally prescribed; for example, a sacred ceremony to ease the restless spirits of deceased ancestors might be a usual method of ending the psychotic-like state, in that particular culture.
- Case management is often needed to assist with daily living skills, financial matters, and housing, and therapy can help the individual learn better coping skills and improve social and occupational skills.
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