PPT-Drugs used in schizophrenia

Objectives List the classification of antipsychotic drugs used in schizophrenia Describe briefly the mechanism of antipsychotic action of these drugs Describe the pharmacological actions of antipsychotic drugs . Chapter 13. . Onset and Course of the Disorder. . Onset-typically occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.. Period of risk-for the development of the disorder is thought to be between the ages of 15 and 35.. Prepared by Dr Amir Barsoum, MD, FRCPC. Home on the Hill Lecture Series. Sept 16, 2015. Objectives. Discuss definitions and concepts relating to psychosis. Review demographics and effects of marijuana use. Major Psychiatric Disorders . Psychoses. eg schizophrenia. Affective disorders. . eg depression and mania. Psychoses . False perceptions (Hallucinations). False beliefs (Delusions). Affective Disorders . From the Johns Hopkins Clinical Schizophrenia Program: Russell L. Margolis, M.D.. Krista Baker, LCPC. Tom Sedlak, M.D., Ph.D.. For information about clinical services, contact Krista Baker, 410-550-0137. UNIT 4: PSYA4. lcb@beauchamp.org.uk. . Topic Content. In relation to their chosen disorder:. Schizophrenia. Depression. Phobic disorders. OCD.  . Candidates should be familiar with the following:. Clinical characteristics of the chosen disorder.. Alya Alghamdi. Objectives:. At the end of seminar the master student will be able to. :. Define schizophrenia.. Identify the DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Schizophrenia. Discuss the major symptoms of schizophrenia. Yolande Lucire and Christopher Crotty . . Why do some people believe that they do?*. What is the link between illicit street drug use and being diagnosed with “treatment-refractory schizophrenia”?. causes?. treatments?. Schizophrenia. Incidence. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007. Schizophrenia is clearly a disease of the brain.. Enlarged ventricles. Prefrontal cortex. CNS Damage . Hypofunctionality of the prefrontal cortex. Ahttp//wwwuembr/acta ISSN printed 1679-9291 ISSN on-line 1807-8648 Doi 104025/actascihealthsciv39i128250 iences Maring v 39 n 1 p 81-88 Jan-June 2017 New drugs for the treatment of agitation in schiz AnyDioSfl3nizedthoulhtsbehaviorsPSYCHOTICBehaviorsYesNoAnyhallucinationsChangeinselfcarepoorhygieneFixedfalsebeliefsAbnonnalbodymovementsParanoidthoughtsChangeinmemoryconcentrationacademicorintellectu symptoms. Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic illness and characterised by two sets of symptoms; symptoms present during the acute phase; and those present when the illness is well established (chronic).. NOT a “split personality”, a split from . reality. 1% of the U.S. population. A family of disorders, not one single disorder. Many people not diagnosed until 45. Symptoms of Schizophrenia . 1) . Objectives:. At the end of seminar the master student will be able to. :. Define schizophrenia.. Identify the DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Schizophrenia. Discuss the major symptoms of schizophrenia. .. Explain the subtype of schizophrenia.. 1- Affective Psychoses:. a- Mania. b- Depression. c- Manic-depressive illness. ( bipolar affective disorder ). 2- Schizophrenia. . Schizophrenia. Positive Symptoms.