Recent Mental Health Blog | Schizophrenia PostsPrenatal Stress and Schizophreniaby Beth McHugh10 Oct 2009 02:57 AMResearchers have now uncovered a conclusive link between extreme stress during the early stages of pregnancy and the development of schizophrenia in the children of those mothers in later life. Helping Your Friend or Family Member through a Psychotic Episodeby Beth McHugh07 Nov 2007 03:15 PMWatching a loved one go through psychosis is a heart-breaking process, especially for parents. Not knowing what to do compounds the problem and causes more stress, both for the sufferer and the family member alike. Understanding Psychosisby Beth McHugh20 May 2007 11:04 PMThe phenomenon of psychosis affects a person's thoughts, perceptions, emotions and consequently, behavior. Around 3% of the population will experience psychosis during the course of their lifetime, so the condition cannot be regarded as rare. Schizophrenia and VCFSby Beth McHugh09 Nov 2006 04:43 PMNever heard of VCFS? You're not alone. VCFS (Velo-cardio-facial syndrome) is a relatively rare illness affecting one in 5000 children and can remain undiagnosed for years, putting strain on both sufferers and their families. Childhood schizophreniaby Beth McHugh10 Sep 2006 02:50 AMAny parent would be concerned if their child was experiencing voices or seeing objects or people that weren't really there. Symptoms of schizophreniaby Beth McHugh02 Sep 2006 04:45 PMSchizophrenia is such a complex illness that diagnosis can be delayed due to the confusing array of behaviors that characterize the condition. The minefield of schizophrenia (2)by Beth McHugh06 Aug 2006 01:55 AMIn this blog, we continue with simple, concise explanations of much of the language and terminology used by mental health professionals in the treatment of schizophrenia. The minefield of schizophrenia (1)by Beth McHugh05 Aug 2006 05:09 PMHaving a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia is distressing enough, but having to deal with the terminology and language of schizophrenia can be a nightmare in its own right. Schizophrenia: Diagnostic Symptomsby Beth McHugh05 Jul 2006 04:43 PMSchizophrenia is a very complex disorder and affects many or all of the functions that we rely on to successfully get through each day. The condition typically includes delusions (irrational beliefs) and hallucinations (sensory experiences in the absence of actual events). What is Schizophrenia?by Beth McHugh23 Jun 2006 09:37 PMThe public misconception of a schizophrenia sufferer as having a "split personality" has been pushed by Hollywood and novelists alike. Recent Blog Comments Grizelda says... "This is really a great blog, Beth." In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family Beth McHugh says... "Hi inpain for them, as the children are quite old and able to understand adult concepts, you may wish to consider having family therapy." |
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"Hi Grizelda, yes this situation is very common."
In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family