CATATONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA
Scenario : In the image above, there are two people with catatonic schizophrenia.
Jan on the left , has been standing in the same position for many hours. She has not
been speaking.
been speaking.
Ann on the right, has been having long periods of sitting and staring blankly, as well
as neglecting her personal hygiene.
The cause of this condition is not fully understood.
Both are displaying signs and symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia.
These include :
These include :
- immobility or not speaking for long periods of time
- neglecting personal hygiene
- making statements that make no sense
Treatment of schizophrenia is discussed.
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