PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Disorganized Schizophrenia, Psychotic Depression, Avolition
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Prevalence ~0. 2-2. 0: lifetime prevalence ~ 1. 0, meta-analysis indicated that there may be a variation in schizophrenia across geographical regions around the world. Sometimes begins in childhood; but usually appears in late adolescence or early adulthood earlier for men than woman. Comorbidity plays a role in the development, severity and course of schizophrenia. Comorbid personality disorder (eg. avoidant, paranoia, dependent, and antisocial) are common: substance use disorders comorbid as well. ~37% of a sample of individuals with schizophrenia has substance abuse problems as well. Ptsd highly prevalent among military veterans that have schizophrenia. The developing phase of schizophrenia = prodromal: comorbid with psychiatric syndromes (mdd-major depressive disorder) and cannabis dependence. Positive symptoms: excesses or distortions such as disorganized speech, hallucinations and delusions: acute episode of schizophrenia. Disorganized speech: problems in organizing ideas and in speaking so that a listener can understand. Incoherence: verbal expression is marked by disconnectedness, fragmented thoughts and jumbled phrases.
