Research Exercise Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents

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Research Exercise

Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness, and its onset during childhood and adolescence is usually indicative of a more perilous course with a poorer prognosis. Childhood and adolescence typically include developmental challenges that are complicated by hallucinations, delusions, and changes in behavior. Though it is rare, childhood-onset schizophrenia still occurs, and accurate diagnosis is critical to appropriate treatment.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354483

After reading the Mayo Clinic article “Childhood Schizophrenia,” consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.

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Which of the following is NOT an identified symptom of schizophrenia?

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The diagnosis of “very early-onset” schizophrenia occurs with a diagnosis before a child is:

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Compared to the adult presentation of schizophrenia, adolescents are more likely to experience greater:

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What can we learn from children and adolescents with schizophrenia?

One possible answer is that studying these children and adolescents can allow researchers to see the developmental brain changes arising from the illness, as well as to see the course of the illness.

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What are at least two treatment options for children and adolescents with schizophrenia?

One possible answer is, first, psychiatric medications (such as atypical antipsychotics) and family education and, second, cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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