Schizophrenia
Mental illness can be found in individuals all over the world, it is a disorder that does not discriminate against race, sex or religion. Mental illness does not base its self in one particular area of the world. There are many forms of mental illness according to medical journals used by psychiatrist. According to those psychiatrists, psychosis is the most severe form of mental illness. Individuals diagnosed as psychotic are said to have a brain disorder or chemical imbalance. There is the belief that in most psychosis, there is no known or demonstrable physical reason for the symptoms of illness that are displayed. The mind is considered not well and in need of a cure. Persons diagnosed with this particular type of mental illness often appear confused or display some sort of shocking change in their behavior. They tend to have hallucinations, mood changes, and are unable to think or speak clearly. Patients also have trouble remembering things. The concern is that people with psychosis are not able to function normally and treatment often involves confinement, either voluntary or involuntary. As the textbook explains schizophrenia is a more common psychosis, it primarily involves difficulties in thinking. This disord
er can affect anyone as mentioned earlier. This disorder does not just affect that one person, the families of the patients must also learn to deal with it. Usually in everyday language a person who is diagnosed by mental health professionals are likely to be called "mad", "nut" or "crazy by "normal" persons. To those mental health practitioners, these people are ill and require professional help The information presented examined the severity of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. One statement in the text I strongly disagree with that persons diagnosed with this type of disorder are unable to function. Researching this topic had shown me that persons living with mental illness do have trouble dealing with everyday issues that me and others take for granted. But, I believe that mentally ill people can live somewhat of a normal life with the help and support from their family and doctors. As severe as this problem is, it is up to the family of these patients to play a key role in getting the proper treatment needed and continue to support them. I tend to agree with the textbook in that people with psychotic disorders, specifically schizophrenia is ill in the mind and just need to cure. I do not agree with Dr. Lidz's theory that the problem is unstable family life or absence of one parent. I believe this illness is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain or possible some physical damage. It's possible that the stress of unstable life or an absent parent can contribute to the illness, but I don't think that it would cause it. The information found from other references goes so much more in depth than the Nuebeck's in the area of mental illness. For the most
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