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 rare, childhood-onset schizophrenia still occurs, and accurate diagnosis is therefore necessary for appropriate treatment.

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After reading the article “Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents,” consider the question(s) below. Then “submit” your response.

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One possible answer might be studying these children and adolescents can allow researchers to see the developmental brain changes from, and the course of, the illness.

Question 5

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