Schizophrenia

What is schizophrenia?

• Problems with your sleep schedule that affects your daily life

• Mental illness that causes mood swings and manic episodes

• A disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves

• Feeling of fear, dread, Uneasiness and worry

How many of the people in the world suffer from schizophrenia?

• 24 million

• 12 million

• 6 million

• 300,000

At what age are symptoms of schizophrenia most likely to happen?

• 16-30

• 30-40

• 50+

• 12 and under

What is the most common type of schizophrenia?

• Undifferentiated

• Paranoid

• Residual

• Catatonic

What part of the brain is most affected by schizophrenia?

• Cerebellum- Sense of balance

• Nerve cells- Sending and receiving signals

• Amygdala- Controls anger

• Frontal lobe- Problem solving

Delusions in Schizophrenia are:

• Sensory experiences without stimulus

• False beliefs despite evidence to the contrary

• Sudden episodes of intense fear

• Moments of clarity in thought and action

Which of the following is a challenge faced by individuals with schizophrenia in social settings?

• They tend to be overly social

• Difficulty in understanding social cues

• They prefer to be in large groups

• They have enhanced empathy

What type of hallucinations are most common in schizophrenia?

• Tactile

• Olfactory

• Auditory

• Visual

Which is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

• delusions

• catatonia

• hallucinations

• multiple personalities

What percentage of people recover from schizophrenia?

• Less than 1%

• 5%-10%

• 50%

• 20%-25%