PSYB32H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Catatonia, Peyote, Disulfiram
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Psyb32 abnormal psych final exam notes. The person withdraws from people and reality, often into a fantasy life of delusions and hallucinations. Estimates of prevalence in general population vary between 0. 2% and 2%, in part dependent upon measurement instrument prevalence generally accepted to be about 1% May be real variation in schizophrenia across geographical regions around the world asian populations having lowest prevalence rates. Incidence significantly higher in males than females (male : female ratio = 1. 4) Schizophrenia sometimes begins in childhood, usually appears in late adolescence or early adulthood, somewhat earlier for men than for women. People with schizophrenia typically have number of acute episodes of their symptoms. Between episodes, often have less severe but still very debilitating symptoms. In canada, hospitalization rates typically much higher among young men relative to young women. About 10% of people with schizophrenia commit suicide.
