Tardive dyskinesia

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as Hebephrenic schizophrenia, is among the subtypes of schizophrenia. It is a chronic and difficult condition that includes disjointed and irrational cognitive behaviors, along with purposeless actions. This type is considered severe because of how it impacts the individual’s abilities to participate in daily activities, including self care. Causes The cause of this condition is not known, but there has been studies of a specific gene referred to as the “schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Over 2 million Americans suffer with schizophrenia each day. A vast majority of people diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disorganized speech. Hallucinations are sensory experiences in the absence of external stimulation; therefore, people with schizophrenia may see people or things that are not really there and may even hold conversions or have relationships with these “people”. Delusions are false beliefs about reality. Someone with

contribute to the neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a potentially fatal disorder that causes muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic instability. - Similar with other antipsychotic drugs, ABILIFY MYCITE may increase the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia, a side effect from antipsychotic drugs characterized by stiff and jerky movements of your face and body that you cannot control. Metabolic changes may also occur caused by atypical antipsychotic drugs, such as hyperglycemia or rise of the blood

As I sat in on a therapist appointment I met Bill McClary. Bill is single, unemployed, and a twenty-five year old living with his sister’s family. He has spent his last eighteen months dealing with daydreaming, social isolation, living in private fear, and other behaviors. His unordinary behaviors and speech made his sister and Roger worry. After observing all of Bill’s symptoms for over six months I decided that if I was a Doctor I would of diagnosed him with Schizophrenia. It is a psychotic disorder

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is among a collection of disorders known as “Cluster A” personality disorders that include problems with unusual or eccentric behavior. Individuals with this condition are extremely paranoid and suspicious of other people and their intentions. This condition is often diagnosed in early adulthood and generally lasts throughout the person’s life. Causes The causes of borderline personality disorder are not completely understood, but it is believed that a person’s

hallucinations and delusions, but not affecting problems like disorientation or depression. An example would be chlorpromazine, brand name being Thorazine. Some negative side effects of taking the first generation drugs are Parkinson’s-like symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, and weight gain. Next, the second generation drugs minimized the outcome of the individual getting Parkinson’s-like symptoms. An example of this generation would be Clozaril. “A unique feature of Clozaril is the 1 to 2 percent chance of developing

Disorganized Schizophrenia Disorder Hunter Boumans Central Louisiana Technical Community College • DEFINITION- Also called hebephrenia, disorganized schizophrenia is one of the main 5 subtypes of schizophrenia. These patients generally have extreme disorganized behavior as well as other disorganized symptoms; however they do not have traditional symptoms of schizophrenia such as delusions and hallucinations. • POSSIBLE CAUSE- Exact cause is unknown. It is believed that hormones

An important topic we discussed in class is schizophrenia. The typical age of onset in schizophrenia is during the individual’s mid-20s, but symptoms can start appearing during their late teens until their early 30s (Vernon, 2015). Additionally, only 1% of the population are diagnosed with schizophrenia, regardless of their gender or demographic background, which is a unique aspect compared to other diagnoses. Numerous studies, conducted under a variety of biological etiologies, serve as evidence

Schizophrenia is a chronic neurological disease that results in a combination of positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Positive symptoms of Schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions. Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia most commonly consist of avolition, anhedonia, and alogia. Cognitive symptoms affect the person’s cognition. Patients with the disorder have disorganized speech and behavior, deficits in learning and memory, as well as deficiencies in abstract thinking and problem solving

Borderline Personality Disorders Hunter Boumans Central Louisiana Technical Community College • DEFINITION- Aka BPD, is a mental disorder marked by ongoing intense mood swings, self-imaging problems, and impulsive behavior usually surfacing during adolescence to early adulthood and can lead to major psychological disorders later in life. • POSSIBLE CAUSE/RISK FACTORS- The exact cause has not been distinguished yet. However, research shows that genetics, and environment as well as social