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Recent Mental Health Blog | Schizophrenia PostsPrenatal Stress and Schizophreniaby Beth McHughResearchers 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 McHughWatching 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 McHughThe 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 McHughNever 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 McHughAny parent would be concerned if their child was experiencing voices or seeing objects or people that weren't really there. Symptoms of schizophreniaby Beth McHughSchizophrenia 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 McHughIn 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 McHughHaving 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 McHughSchizophrenia 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 McHughThe public misconception of a schizophrenia sufferer as having a "split personality" has been pushed by Hollywood and novelists alike. |
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