My editor wanted me to write a SharePost about schizophrenia and violence in light of the Arizona shooting by Jared Loughner who shot Gabrielle Giffords and killed members of the public attending her appearance at a shopping center. The youngest victim was a nine-year old girl.
You might remember that three months ago I wrote Schizophrenia and Violence: Debating the Latest News that unleashed a torrent of comments by community members here. You might wonder why the debate continues.
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The precise cause of childhood schizophrenia is not known. As with adult schizophrenia there is an assumed relationship between genetic... Read more »
The Sunday morning session at the NAMI 2008 convention featured two psychiatrists working on the cutting-edge of research and treatment for... Read more »
"I think the most important thing is to accept the disorder like any other medical disorder, that treatment works and that recovery is not... Read more »
Two of the original Top 50 themes searched on at HealthCentral's schizophrenia community site were the questions posed as to whether stigma... Read more »
At the 2008 convention, I was fortunate to catch up with Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI's medical director, and his colleague, Stephen... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Schizoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has a lifelong pattern of indifference to others and social... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment depends on the cause of the psychosis. Care in a hospital is often needed to ensure the patient's safety.Antipsychotic drugs, which reduce... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Schizophrenia can have a devastating effect on both patients and their families.Self-Destructive BehaviorsSubstance Abuse. Many people with... Read more »
A large review involving seven studies from four countries has found that schizophrenia patients rarely commit random acts of murder. The data found... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
Goals of Treatment for SchizophreniaThe American Psychiatric Association (APA) notes that the goals of treatment for schizophrenia include: Reduce or... Read more »
The precise cause of childhood schizophrenia is not known. As with adult schizophrenia there is an assumed relationship between genetic factors the environment. Possible causes include family history, birth trauma, exposure to viruses in the womb...
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