Introduction
 While substance abuse is the most common disorder,
Schizophrenia and the other psychotic disorders are the most dehabilitating. Even with treatment, many individuals with these disorders have difficulty
in society. Furthermore, many of these individuals have a revolving
door syndrome with the criminal and mental health system. This section
reviews these disorders and some treatment options.
After completing this lesson you should understand / be
able to
 | Understand the different models of how Schizophrenia
develops. |
| Understand some symptoms of Schizophrenia and psychotic
disorders. |
| Understand the different types of Schizophrenia. |
| Understand problems associated with Schizophrenia and
related disorders. |
| Understand treatment approaches to treating these
disorders. |
Important Terms
| Positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. |
| Dopamine Hypothesis |
| Hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia |
| Neurodevelopmental model |
| Antipsychotic medications
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