NURSING 3PA2 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nmda Receptor, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, 5-Ht Receptor
4 Dec 2016
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Alterations in mental health schizophrenia module summary. Schizophrenia has been described as a disconnection between thought and language. Interference with filtering of stimuli from environment affe(cid:272)ts pe(cid:396)so(cid:374)"s thoughts, feeli(cid:374)gs, perceptions, and overall behaviours. Later onset of schizophrenia in women because estrogen is a protective factor and delays symptoms. 10% of persons with schizophrenia will commit suicide. Schizophrenia is a mixture of positive and negative symptoms that present for a significant portion of a 1 month period but with continuous signs of disturbance persisting for at least 6 months. Two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1 month period. At least one of these must be 1), 2), or 3): 1) delusions, 2) hallucinations, 3) disorganized speech, 4) Grossly disorganized or catatonic behaviour, and 5) negative symptoms. Heredity is a significant factor in this condition but more research is required in this area.
