By: Melissa Trimble
CLTCC
1. Definition: o This mental illness is chronic and has the individual experiencing extreme fluctuations of the thought process, showing symptoms of seeing things that are not there and behavior that has no reasoning or purpose.
2. Possible Causes/Risk Factors: o No one is sure of the cause, but there are theories of the cause behind this illness, one being a brain dysfunction caused by environmental or genetic factors. o Risk Factors:
Genetics
Viral infection
Fetal malnutrition
Drugs
Stress
3. S/S: o Physical:
Agitated o Behavioral:
Disorganized thinking
Disorganized behavior
Inappropriate or lacking in emotional expression
4. Treatment: o Treatment is a little more