Schizophrenia Overview and Myths
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What percentage range of the world's population is estimated to have schizophrenia?

  • 0.3% - 0.7% (correct)
  • 4%
  • 5% - 7%
  • 10% - 14%

    • Which of the following statements about schizophrenia and violence is most accurate?

  • Schizophrenia is a primary cause of violent behavior in society.
  • Individuals with schizophrenia are statistically more likely to commit violent crimes than the general population.
  • Less than 5% of individuals with schizophrenia will engage in violence. (correct)
  • The majority of individuals with schizophrenia will engage in violent behavior at some point in their lives.

    • A common misconception is that schizophrenia is the same as Dissociative Identity Disorder and involves multiple personalities. What is the relationship between schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder?

  • Schizophrenia is an outdated term for Dissociative Identity Disorder.
  • Both conditions always occur together.
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder is a milder form of schizophrenia.
  • Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder are distinct mental illnesses. (correct)

    • Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of schizophrenia?

    <p>A complex mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and relates to others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the long-term prognosis of schizophrenia?

    <p>Schizophrenia can be effectively managed with medication and therapy, leading to recovery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a risk factor for schizophrenia?

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    Which of the following best describes a 'negative symptom' of schizophrenia?

    <p>A decrease in normal functioning, such as reduced emotional expression. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?

    <p>Schizophrenia involves only psychotic symptoms, while schizoaffective disorder includes both psychotic and mood disorder symptoms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient is experiencing hallucinations and delusions but has been experiencing these symptoms for less than a month. Additionally, they have experienced a decline in hygiene and withdrawal from others. Which condition is the MOST likely cause?

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    Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about delusional disorder?

    <p>It is characterized by fixed false beliefs lasting more than a month, without other prominent psychotic symptoms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action for first-generation (typical) antipsychotic medications?

    <p>Blocking dopamine receptors in the brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect associated with second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medications such as Olanzapine and Risperidal?

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    Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is typically considered as a treatment option for which of the following circumstances?

    <p>When medications have proven ineffective for conditions like severe depression or schizophrenia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) primarily targets which area of the brain to regulate mood?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key focus of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBT-P)?

    <p>Changing how one responds to psychotic experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within forensic psychiatry, what is the primary goal regarding individuals found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UFST)?

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    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a significant barrier to engagement in recreation therapy for individuals with mental illness?

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    When adapting recreation therapy programs for individuals experiencing disorganized thinking, which strategy is most appropriate?

    <p>Using simple and consistent explanations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following recreation therapy interventions would be MOST suitable for addressing physical side effects of medication, such as muscle stiffness?

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    What is a key consideration when selecting community outing locations for forensic psychiatry patients?

    <p>Being aware of the index offense and any associated news reports related to the patient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is MOST helpful in addressing a lack of developed leisure skills among forensic psychiatry patients?

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    If a patient has other time commitments, which action from the recreation therapist would be MOST beneficial?

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    What is a recreation therapist's PRIMARY consideration regarding program length for individuals in forensic psychiatry?

    <p>The client's attention span, energy levels, and tolerance of the activity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prior to engaging forensic psychiatry patients in physical activities, what measure should recreation therapists take?

    <p>Obtaining physical activity clearance, such as a PAR-Q. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the BEST way for recreation therapists to combat stigma and shame related to a diagnosis affecting forensic psychiatric patients?

    <p>Offering advocacy and education about mental illness to promote understanding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary benefit of increased movement for individuals with schizophrenia?

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    What is a key component of goal planning theory that leads to better results?

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    Which of the following activities is least likely to be included as part of 'Team Sports' offered by the hospital?

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    What is a crucial consideration when offering 'Creative Expressions' as a therapeutic activity?

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    What is the primary aim of 'Community Outings' in the context of mental health recovery?

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    Which of the following is a cognitive benefit associated with therapeutic sport interventions?

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    What is the primary reason staff participation is encouraged in team sports?

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    Which of the following is a targeted goal of 'Goal Setting' sessions?

    <p>To set realistic and achievable goals, applicable to recovery/rehabilitation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key objective of using art as a therapeutic intervention for individuals dealing with schizophrenia?

    <p>Evoking emotional vulnerability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor to consider when selecting 'Community Outings' for patients?

    <p>The cost and location of the outing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yoga practice can impact regulation of which bodily system, leading to benefits such as reduced blood pressure?

    <p>Autonomic Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the significance of patients practicing their skills in social environments regarding mental health recovery?

    <p>It helps patients generalize skills to social contexts, which is vital for mental health recovery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides a recreation therapist, which other healthcare professional is encouraged to join and provide input/support during Goal Setting sessions?

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    What social competence aspect is developed through team sports, as studied by Reimer et al. (2022)?

    <p>Perspective taking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal for patients participating in yoga?

    <p>Increase physical fitness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Schizophrenia

    A complex mental illness affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

    Myth or Fact: Ethnic occurrence

    Fact: Schizophrenia occurs in all ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic groups.

    Myth or Fact: Multiple personalities

    Myth: Schizophrenia does not mean multiple personalities; that's a different disorder.

    Myth or Fact: Treatability

    Fact: Schizophrenia can be treated with medication and therapy.

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    Impact of Schizophrenia

    It affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and interacts with others.

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    Forensic Psychiatry

    The study of the relationship between psychiatry and legal issues.

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    Community Integration

    The process of helping individuals with mental illness reconnect with community life.

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    Barriers to Engagement

    Obstacles that prevent individuals from participating in therapy or programs.

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    Illness Side Effects

    Symptoms arising from mental illness that hinder participation in therapy.

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    Medication Side Effects

    Physical symptoms caused by psychiatric medications that can impact engagement.

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    Stigma

    Negative attitudes and beliefs about mental illness that affect acceptance.

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    Lack of Resources

    Insufficient support or funding that limits therapeutic options.

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    Lack of Developed Skills

    Absence of necessary social, leisure, or physical skills for recovery.

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    Other Time Commitments

    Other responsibilities or programs that compete for attention from therapy.

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    Recreation Therapy Interventions

    Activities like yoga or team sports used in therapy to promote mental health.

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    Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

    Symptoms that add to or distort normal functioning such as hallucinations and delusions.

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    Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

    Symptoms that reflect a decrease in normal emotional and behavioral functioning.

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    Hallucinations

    Sensory experiences of things that are not present, like hearing voices or seeing things.

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    Delusions

    Firmly held false beliefs that contradict reality, often seen in schizophrenia.

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    Psychosis

    A symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a loss of touch with reality, involving hallucinations and delusions.

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    Schizoaffective Disorder

    A mental illness combining schizophrenia symptoms with mood disorder symptoms like depression.

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    Antipsychotic Medications

    Medications used to reduce or relieve symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions.

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    Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

    A brain stimulation therapy involving electrical pulses to treat conditions like severe depression and schizophrenia.

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    Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

    A psychosocial therapy that helps in changing thought patterns to reduce distress and improve coping skills.

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    Trauma as a Risk Factor

    Life-altering events or trauma can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia symptoms.

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    Yoga benefits

    Yoga improves physical fitness and mental health in various ways, including stress reduction and mood enhancement.

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    Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

    A complex network that regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate and digestion.

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    Goal setting in rehabilitation

    Goal setting enhances motivation, self-efficacy, and quality of life in psychiatric rehabilitation.

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    Creative Expressions

    Therapeutic art activities that evoke emotions and promote self-discovery in patients.

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    Social competence through sports

    Team sports help develop skills like communication, perspective taking, and conflict resolution.

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    Benefits of community outings

    Community outings help patients reintegrate and develop life skills in social environments.

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    Physical fitness goals in therapies

    Therapeutic activities aim to improve strength, flexibility, and overall physical health in participants.

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    Team sports offerings

    Various team sports available to improve physical activity and social connections among patients.

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    Targeted goals of yoga

    Yoga aims to improve fitness, reduce stress, and promote positive thinking through techniques like meditation.

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    Creative medium options

    Artistic activities can include painting, clay, and pottery for therapeutic expression.

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    Cognitive benefits of team sports

    Participation in sports can enhance problem-solving, attention, and memory-related skills.

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    Mental health and physical activity

    Engagement in physical activity like yoga has positive effects on mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia.

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    Role of staff in therapies

    Staff involvement in therapeutic activities helps support patient engagement and enhances effectiveness.

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    Importance of relaxation

    Relaxation techniques are increasingly recognized for their role in improving mental health outcomes.

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    Community resources utilization

    Community outings support patients by providing access to resources and maintaining family connections.

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    Study Notes

    Schizophrenia Overview

    • Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness impacting thoughts, feelings, behavior, and interactions with others.
    • It affects men and women, slightly more often in men.
    • First episodes typically occur in the late teens/early twenties, often earlier in men.
    • The condition affects a small percentage of the population (0.3-0.7%), not 4%, as is a common misconception.

    Myths About Schizophrenia

    • Schizophrenia is not a dissociative identity disorder, it does not involve multiple personalities.
    • Schizophrenia does not invariably cause aggression; less than 5% of individuals with schizophrenia engage in violence.
    • Schizophrenia is treatable with medication and therapy; recovery is possible.

    Causes and Risk Factors

    • Genetics plays a significant role (60-80% of cases).
    • Brain development around birth and childhood is a factor.
    • Trauma or life-altering events can be a risk factor.
    • Substance use (especially in youth) can increase risk.
    • Environmental factors (like urban living) can play a role.

    Symptoms of Schizophrenia

    Positive Symptoms

    • Hallucinations: Experience sensory sensations that are not real (auditory, visual, tactile).
    • Delusions: False beliefs that the person firmly holds.
    • Disorganized thinking: Disordered or illogical thoughts.
    • Disorganized speech: Problems with the structure and flow of speech.
    • Disorganized behavior: Unpredictable or unusual behavior with no purpose.
    • Agitation: Feelings of restlessness and anxiety.

    Negative Symptoms

    • Lack of/inability to experience pleasure: Diminished ability to find joy in activities.

    • Difficulty with communication: Problems with speech or other forms of communication.

    • Restricted/flat affect: Reduced emotional responses or displays.

    • Social withdrawal: Reduced engagement in social interactions.

    • Cognitive Symptoms: Problems with thinking processes. Includes issues with attention, memory, and working memory.

    Functional Impairment

    • Schizophrenia leads to difficulties in daily functioning.
    • It impacts quality of life and can restrict overall capabilities.

    Psychosis

    • Psychosis is a group of symptoms causing a loss of touch with reality. Hallucinations and delusions are key symptoms.
    • Psychosis can result from various conditions, like mental illness, substance use, other medical conditions, or brain tumors.

    Other Spectrum Disorders

    • Schizoaffective disorder: A mix of schizophrenia symptoms with mood disorders such as bipolar or depression.
    • Delusional disorder: Characterized by fixed, false beliefs (delusions). Hallucinations are not present.

    Treatment Options

    • Medications (often first): Antipsychotic drugs.
    • Brain stimulation therapies: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT); Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
    • Psychosocial therapies: Psychoeducation, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P).

    Medication Details

    • Antipsychotic Medications: Reduce/relieve psychosis symptoms, often with side effects of drowsiness, constipation, muscle stiffness, weight gain and/or sexual dysfunction.
    • Antidepressant Medications: Affect the balance of brain chemicals; often lead to jitteriness, dry mouth, nausea, increased appetite, and/or weight gain.

    Brain Stimulation Therapies Details

    • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) A last resort, when medication does not work. Uses controlled electrical pulses to trigger a seizure in the brain.
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Used to stimulate nerve cells in part of the brain that affect mood. It does not require anesthesia.

    Psychosocial Therapies Details

    • Psychoeducation: Enhances understanding of illness and its treatment.
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Supports individuals in managing symptoms and increasing quality of life.
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought patterns.
    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P): Focuses on the way one responds to psychotic experiences.

    Recreation Therapy & Schizophrenia

    • Forensic Psychiatry: Covers legal aspects. Focuses on assessment, treatment, and care of individuals with mental illness and involvement in legal procedures. Includes inpatient stays, community integration and considerations regarding medication, legal barriers, etc.
    • Evidence-Based Recreation Therapy Programs: This focuses on specific therapy interventions using researched effective methodologies.
    • Community Integration: The importance of these programs helping people with schizophrenia reintegrate in society is covered.

    Barriers to Engagement

    • Illness side effects: Issues related to the illness itself (like disorganized thinking).
    • Medication side effects: Negative effects of medications.
    • Stigma: Negative views surrounding mental illness.
    • Lack of resources (financial, social, educational, or otherwise).
    • Lack of needed skills (social competence, life skills, coping skills)
    • Other time commitments (work, school, family).

    Take Home Considerations

    • Program structure/ length
    • Timetables of programs
    • Physical health needs and clearances
    • Safety and risk considerations

    Recreation Therapy Interventions

    • Yoga, Cricut, Photovoice, Team Sports, Community Outings, Pen to Paper, Chair One Fitness, Creative Expressions, and more.

    Specific Intervention: Yoga

    • Beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being.
    • Helps with relaxation, mood regulation, stress reduction, emotional regulation.
    • Provided 1-2x per month; involves both staff and participants.
    • Includes meditation and deep breathing exercises. Yoga classes are targeted towards physical fitness, stress reduction, and positive mindset.

    Specific Intervention: Team Sports

    • Positive associations with psychological and physical wellbeing.
    • Enhances social skills, communication, perspective taking, leadership, sportsmanship, and decision-making.
    • Encourages teamwork, healthy competition, and conflict resolution among participants. Includes activities like Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Pickleball, Flag Football, and Kickball.

    Specific Intervention: Goal Setting

    • Important component of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Enhance motivation, adherence, self-efficacy, and quality of life.
    • Includes setting SMART goals to assist with finding appropriate solutions and increasing daily structure.

    Specific Intervention: Creative Expressions

    • Provides an avenue for emotional expression, self-understanding, and enhancement of positive emotions. Targets personal expression and promotes self-discovery, mindfulness, cultivating curiosity, and exploration through art mediums.

    Specific Intervention: Community Outings

    • Aims to promote and encourage community reintegration. Supports skill generalization to real-world social contexts, leading to mental health recovery and providing insights for clinicians. Suitable for different levels, while recognizing possible safety, cost, location, and interest needs.

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