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Understanding Schizophrenia: A Family Resource Guide

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects perception of reality and emotional responses. This resource guide is designed for families navigating the challenges of a schizophrenia diagnosis. It includes an overview of the disorder, its symptoms, effects, and available treatments. Furthermore, the guide provides advice for parents and students dealing with schizophrenia, along with contact information for support agencies. This organized resource aims to equip families with the necessary knowledge and tools to support their loved one and address specific issues as they arise.

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Understanding Schizophrenia: A Family Resource Guide

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  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Introduction • Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that • makes it difficult to: • Tell the difference between real and unreal experiences • Think logically • Have normal emotional responses, • Behave normally in social situations

  3. Your Role • Your brother/sister has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and your family is struggling to deal with the diagnoses. You are on a hunt to find out more information as well as create a resource book your family can look to for more help when specific issues come up.

  4. Task 1 • Begin by learning about the disorder by going to: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001925/ http://psychcentral.com/disorders/schizophrenia/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/schizophrenia/DS00196 • Then write an outline about it for notes • Outline should include, definition, symptoms, effects, and treatments in detail

  5. Task 2 • Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hZsTIr6iDM&feature=pyv • Go to the website: www.schizophrenia24x7.com • Create a small resource book that could be used for students with schizophrenia • Is your resource book complete with advice for parents and students, contact agencies, and different treatments. The book should be organized, clear, and clear effort should be shown

  6. Evaluation • Is your outline complete with definition, symptoms, effects, and treatments. __/20 • Is your resource book complete with advice for parents and students, contact agencies, and different treatments. The book should be organized, clear, and clear effort should be shown. ___/30 Total: _____/50

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