Schizophrenia

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

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.

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

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

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