Delusions Erroneous beliefs involving misinterpretation of perceptions or experiences. Hallucinations Perceptual distortions that can occur in any sensory modality such as gustatory (taste), visual, olfactory (smell), and touch (tactile). Auditory are most common. Disorganized speech Loose associations and use of neologisms (use of newly coined terms/words). Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior Unpredictable agitation and difficulties performing ADLs. Negative symptoms: Flat affect (lacking emotional expression). Poverty of speech (Alogia). Lack of motivation (Avolition). May experience impairments in: Verbal and nonverbal memory Working memory Attention Executive functioning Processing speed Schizoaffective disorder: When person experiences symptoms of schizophrenia and a co-occurring affective disorder such as depression and/or mania. Schizophreniform Experiences sufficient symptoms of schizophrenia but the symptoms have not been present for at least 6 months. Pharmacological Treatments: Antipsychotic meds have significant side effects: Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary stereotyped movements of the mouth and face). Hypotension. Tremors of the arms. Rigidity in extremities. Internal listlessness (akathisia): agitation, distress, restlessness. Dry mouth Blurred vision Sexual dysfunction Weight gain Depression 10-25% and 5-12% of men. Dysthymic disorder has many features like depression but less vegetative symptoms (e.g., sleep problems, appetite problems, weight changes, and psychomotor symptoms). Symptoms: Negative and pessimistic beliefs.
Delusions Erroneous beliefs involving misinterpretation of perceptions or experiences. Hallucinations Perceptual distortions that can occur in any sensory modality such as gustatory (taste), visual, olfactory (smell), and touch (tactile). Auditory are most common. Disorganized speech Loose associations and use of neologisms (use of newly coined terms/words). Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior Unpredictable agitation and difficulties performing ADLs. Negative symptoms: Flat affect (lacking emotional expression). Poverty of speech (Alogia). Lack of motivation (Avolition). May experience impairments in: Verbal and nonverbal memory Working memory Attention Executive functioning Processing speed Schizoaffective disorder: When person experiences symptoms of schizophrenia and a co-occurring affective disorder such as depression and/or mania. Schizophreniform Experiences sufficient symptoms of schizophrenia but the symptoms have not been present for at least 6 months. Pharmacological Treatments: Antipsychotic meds have significant side effects: Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary stereotyped movements of the mouth and face). Hypotension. Tremors of the arms. Rigidity in extremities. Internal listlessness (akathisia): agitation, distress, restlessness. Dry mouth Blurred vision Sexual dysfunction Weight gain Depression 10-25% and 5-12% of men. Dysthymic disorder has many features like depression but less vegetative symptoms (e.g., sleep problems, appetite problems, weight changes, and psychomotor symptoms). Symptoms: Negative and pessimistic beliefs.
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