The Causes and Effects of Schizophrenia In Children Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental illnesses that affects one to two percent of people worldwide. The disorder more commonly affects people between the ages of 16 and 25‚ though it is very rare schizophrenia can develop at a very young age. Even though the causes of schizophrenia are still unknown‚ perinatal viral infections‚ traumatic events and substance abuse can be some of the leading factors when diagnosing someone with the
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Biological Explanation for Schizophrenia The biological theory on Schizophrenia is a determinism theory which states that Schizophrenia is caused by our genetics and things that are involved in our bodies. The biological theory states that the cause of Schizophrenia is due to issues such as our genes‚ and dopamine levels‚ and therefore it can be cured by looking at these issues. The first biological explanation I will look at is the genetic theory of Schizophrenia. There is a 1% chance of someone
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debated whether children who develop Schizophrenia have a notable genetic connection or not. Researchers question whether the disease is passed down in familial lines or it is just triggered by an external source‚ but there is data that show genetic abnormalities in patients who develop childhood-onset Schizophrenia. In a study by C.J. Carter‚ he concluded “genes related to glutamatergic and in particular NMDA receptor signaling” have been associated with Schizophrenia‚ the specific genes Carter mentions
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“EFFECTS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA ON FAMILIES” Katrinka Joy L. Bañez I. Introduction A. What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder that makes it hard for people affected to think clearly‚ have normal emotional responses‚ act normally in social situations and tell the difference between what is real and what is not. It makes people withdraw from the outside world and always act out in fear. People suffering from schizophrenia may see or hear things
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Schizophrenia Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about schizophrenia and its consequences. Central Idea: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects millions of people and it should not be underestimated or ignored. Introduction I. Does anyone have a friend who hears voices that nobody else hears‚ sees things that nobody else sees or believes that people are controlling his mind and trying to plot against him? A. Well‚ I do. B. I have a close
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Genetic Disorders: Schizophrenia April 18‚2011 Background Genetic Disorders occur when there is a change or mutation in the information contained in the genes. When cells get older or they have been exposed to something harmful disorders can occur. Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene called monogenic disorder‚ by mutations in multiple genes called multifactorial inheritance disorder‚ by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors‚ or by damage to chromosomes
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brain disorder called “Schizophrenia”. This brain disorder can be chronic and severe to the patients and they couldn’t differentiate reality normally. They tend to hear voices nor see people that doesn’t actually exist. They may also believe that there are people controlling their thoughts and plotting their life to harm them. Schizophrenia patient may talk things that doesn’t make any sense‚ they often stay quietly for hours without moving. Sometimes people that have schizophrenia may looks perfectly
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The Effects of Schizophrenia on the Family First off I would like to tell you what exactly schizophrenia is. Schizophrenia is a brain disease‚ with concrete and specific symptoms due to physical and biochemical changes in the brain. This illness strikes young people in their prime age usually between 16 and 25. Schizophrenia is almost always treatable with medication. Contrary to what most think schizophrenia is not a "split personality"‚ or caused by childhood trauma‚ bad parenting‚ or poverty
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Provide 2 or more biological explanations of schizophrenia? 1) Genetic Factors Gottesman: Schizophrenia is more common in the biological relatives of a Schizophrenic‚ the closer the degree of genetic relatedness‚ the greater the risk. If a parent has schizophrenia the chance of child having it is 10% MZ twins have 48% chance risk of developing Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ whereas DZ twins 17% chance of having Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ that’s more than
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Describe two biological therapies for schizophrenia and then evaluate each in terms of effectiveness (8 + 16 marks): One biological therapy is the use of typical anti-psychotic drugs‚ such as Chlorpromazine. The main aim of this drug is to treat schizophrenia by reducing the amount of dopamine in the brain. This is because high levels of dopamine are thought to cause schizophrenia‚ therefore by reducing the amount of dopamine‚ the symptoms of schizophrenia should reduce. Typical anti-psychotic drugs
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