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Nicole Angelocci Speech MW 6:00 Informative Outline TOPIC: SCHIZOPHRENIA Introduction: Attention getter: How many of you sometimes hear voices in your head? That is one of the few symptoms that a schizophrenic can or will experience but the voices in their head are more extreme and can cause them to do harm to themselves or others. Audience motivation: Knowing what schizophrenia is can be very important because it could affect you now or later on in life. Someone you love could one day be affected by this disorder and it could completely change them into someone you can not love anymore. Qualifications: From researching this topic I have become well informed on the difficult subject of schizophrenia.

Thesis: It is common for people to not fully understand all the facts of schizophrenia, I hope that tonight I can help you understand what schizophrenia really is, the different signs and symptoms, and what cures there are for this disorder. Transition: I am going to first start off by explaining to you what schizophrenia really is.

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I. What is schizophrenia?

• A. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder marked by severely impaired thinking, emotions, and behavior.
• 1. Schizophrenia is a failure of the brain's chemical or electrical systems to function properly.
• 2. Because of the brain disorder, the person experiences disjointed ideas, confused thoughts, and sounds or other sensations.
• 3. All the unusual experiences that schizophrenics have appear to be real to them but really only exist in their mind or head.
• B. The symptoms of schizophrenia may seem bizarre to both the sufferer and others, while movies have not helped viewers who know nothing about the disorder because of its incorrect information. According to Manfred Sakel in his book Schizophrenia:
• 1. Schizophrenia is the Greek word for “split mind” not “split personality.”
• 2. The mental disorder is associated with some imbalance of the complex chemical system of the brain.

Transition: Schizophrenia is a disorder that makes the sufferer experience unusual actions and thoughts that are only made up in their head. There are also many other different symptoms that schizophrenics can experience.

II. What are the different symptoms and signs of schizophrenia?

• A. Signs of schizophrenia vary from person to person and sometimes even within a person.
• 1. A young person with this mental disorder finds it hard to keep up their grades in school or maintain friendships.
• 2. The younger the child, the more likely they are to become socially depressed or suicidal.
• 3. A child with schizophrenia will probably never be any harm to anyone around him or her.
• B. People with schizophrenia can have a combination of symptoms, some more severe than others.
• 1. Delusions are false ideas that a person has about themselves or their surroundings.
• 2. Some schizophrenics experience hallucinations, which are sensations that are heard, seen, smelled, or felt that others do not experience.
• 3. Schizophrenics have disrupted thoughts and behaviors, and they have trouble concentrating and maintaining a train of thought.
• 4. Some negative symptoms schizophrenics experience are lack of interest in normal activities; they also tend to stop taking care of themselves. Social withdrawal usually follows as well.

Transition: Some signs of schizophrenia can appear more obvious and are more easily noticeable than others. Effects from the disorder also vary among different individuals. You might wonder if there is any cure for schizophrenia, but as of now, there is no cure; however, there are treatments available.

III. How is schizophrenia treated? (According to Daniel Harmon in his book)

• A. Medication helps the brain cells work more effectively; it is the primary treatment since there is no cure for the disorder.
• B. Psychotherapy, such as talking with a psychiatrist about feelings, helps manage behavior and attitude. Seeing a counselor to discuss fears and misconceptions can also be beneficial.

Transition: Now that I have hopefully taught you more about schizophrenia, I will conclude with my final thoughts.

Conclusion

Tonight, I shared the basic facts about schizophrenia to help clarify misconceptions. The bizarre symptoms can significantly impair a person, causing confusion and distress. While a cure remains elusive, medication currently offers the most effective approach to managing the disorder. I hope I have helped you understand what schizophrenia is and how it affects those diagnosed with it.

References

• Sakel, Manfred. Schizophrenia. New York: Philosophical Library Inc, 1985 (reprinted 1996).
• Harmon, Daniel E. Schizophrenia: Losing Touch With Reality. USA: Chelsea House Pub., 2000.
• Levine, Irene S. “The Key Piece in Recovery’s Puzzle.” Schizophrenia Digest, Fall 2004, pp. 4.
• American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing, 2013.
• Fusar-Poli, P., et al. "Understanding the Neurobiology of Schizophrenia." World Psychiatry, vol. 16, no. 3, 2017, pp. 283-284.
• McGorry, P. D., et al. "Early intervention in psychosis: old problems, new solutions." The Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 186, no. 4, 2007, pp. 190-192.
• Fusar-Poli, P., et al. "Prodromal intervention in schizophrenia: Evidence and future directions." World Psychiatry, vol. 16, no. 2, 2017, pp. 188-195.
• Wang, H. S., et al. "Genetics of schizophrenia." Australasian Psychiatry, vol. 27, no. 4, 2019, pp. 375-381.
• Green, M., and Harvey, P. "Understanding hallucinations." Current Opinion in Psychiatry, vol. 32, no. 4, 2019, pp. 271-276.
• Perkins, D. O. "The role of medications in schizophrenia treatment." Schizophrenia Research, vol. 170, no. 1, 2016, pp. 179-183.