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Schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population, typically beginning in early adulthood. The exact cause remains unknown, though genetic and environmental factors play a role. Treatment often involves medication. There are several types of schizophrenia, including paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual. Notable individuals such as John Nash and Tom Harrell have lived with this condition. Symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia, as seen in the experiences of John Nash, who believed in government conspiracies.
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Schizophrenia • 1% of the population • Usually begins in early adulthood • Cause is not known but it appears to be both genetic and environmental • Treatment includes taking medicine
Types of Schizophrenia • Paranoid • Disorganized • Catatonic • Undifferentiated • Residual
Real life examples • John Nash • Eduard Einstein • Mary Todd Lincoln • Tom Harrell
Depicted in the movie Hallucination/Delusion • John has a imaginary roommate Charles • John believes that he is involved in government conspiracies Paranoia • John thinks that Dr. Rosen is a Russian spy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvF4-C1EuJU