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SCHIZOPHRENIA : YOU SHOULD AWARE ABOUT IT

Schizophrenia is a psychotic condition characterized by a disturbance in thinking,emotions,volition and faculties in the presence of clear consciousness,which usually leads to social withdrawal.

It is the most common of all psychotic disorders and is prevalent in all cultures across the world. It occupy 50% of all mental hospital beds.

About 3 to 4 per 1000 in every community suffer from schizophrenia. The peak age of onset are 15 to 25 years for men and 25 to 35 years for women.

SYMPTOMS-

  1. Decreased functioning in work,social relations and self care.

  2. Loss of ego boundaries.

  3. Loss of insight.

  4. Poor judgment.

  5. And may be SUICIDE.

TREATMENT-
Common used drugs are:
Chlorpromazine
Fluphenazine decanoate
Haloperidol
Trifluoperazine.

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