Schizophrenia

4. A type of symptom in schizophrenia involving experiences that are not based in reality, such as hallucinations and delusions.
9. A class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia, such as chlorpromazine.
11. A side effect of antipsychotic drugs that involves involuntary muscle movements.
12. newer class of antipsychotic drugs that have fewer side effects than typical antipsychotics.
13. The manual used by mental health professionals to classify and diagnose schizophrenia and other mental disorders.
14. A classification system for mental health disorders used by the World Health Organization.
17. A symptom where an individual believes that they are being controlled by an external force.
18. The brain structure that has been found to be enlarged in some individuals with schizophrenia.
21. A psychological explanation that suggests schizophrenia is due to a genetic vulnerability triggered by life events.
22. The approach that focuses on both medical treatments and psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia.

1. A type of therapy that focuses on helping patients develop coping mechanisms and deal with their symptoms.
2. A psychological theory which suggests that schizophrenia could arise from the social environment and family communication patterns.
3. A biological explanation that focuses on inherited genetic factors as a cause of schizophrenia.
5. A side effect of antipsychotic medication characterized by tremors and stiffness.
6. The brain area involved in speech production, often found to be impaired in those with schizophrenia.
7. A symptom in which an individual withdraws from the social world and becomes less engaged with others.
8. A factor that can contribute to the development of schizophrenia, such as family conflict or stress.
10. A theory suggesting that both genetic and environmental factors interact to cause schizophrenia.
15. A model suggesting that abnormal brain activity (such as in dopamine) leads to schizophrenia.
16. The model of schizophrenia which states that both genetic predisposition and environmental stress contribute to the disorder.
17. A neurotransmitter that is thought to be overactive in individuals with schizophrenia.
19. A treatment involving a system of rewards for positive behaviour, often used in inpatient settings.
20. A type of diagnostic criterion for schizophrenia where the individual’s behavior is characterized by extreme social withdrawal or lack of motivation.