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1% of all Canadians suffer from schizophrenia
What percentage of all Canadians suffer from schizophrenia?
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Trick question: No exact cause has been identified for schizophrenia
What is the exact cause of schizophrenia?
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Antipsychotics
What type of medicine is usually prescribed to people with schizophrenia?
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False: the onset of schizophrenia in childhood is rare
True or false?: most cases of schizophrenia develop in childhood
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Depression and social withdrawal
Hostility and suspicion, extreme reactions towards criticism Personal hygiene issues Inability to express emotions Insomnia
What are three early symptoms of schizophrenia?
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No, although many treatments exist there is no cure.
Is there a cure for schizophrenia?
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Men typically develop symptoms of schizophrenia at an earlier age
Typically, which sex develops schizophrenia at an earlier age: men or women?
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Illogical and bizarre delusions
Hallucinations (can come from any 5 of the senses, not only visually) Disorganized figure of speech Disorganized behaviour
What are three regularly occuring symptoms of someone who has schizophrenia?
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Psychosocial treatments such as : therapy, social skills training, vocational rehabilitation, and supported employment.
Other than medication, what can be used to treat schizophrenia?
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