PSY240H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Persecutory Delusion, Major Depressive Disorder, Speech Disorder
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Measures - errors of omission + errors of commission. Plagued by thoughts of death + delusions of a creature wrapped around her body. No history of schiz in fam: william. Believes he is god + has a diagnosis of schiz. His mother has schiz, and there were signs of trouble starting in primary school when. Has had a turbulent life w/ many social and adjustment difficulties. Many run-ins w/ the law, and has various indicators of biological abnormality. Introduction: schiz is a complex condition characterized by heterogeneity: Indivs w/ v diff fam and personal history, varying response to treatment and prognosis, and ability to live independently are given same diagnosis. Schiz later in it"s course, starts to resemble early onset dementia. Prevalence and socioeconomic features: lifetime risk or prevalence of developing schiz is about 1% Relatively rare in comparison to mood disorders: most frequently between 20 + 40 yrs of age. In general, onset in late adolescence and early adulthood.
