Sunday, September 29, 2013
Prognosis of Schizophrenia
The prognosis of schizophrenia varies from person to person. As I stated in a previous blog post, there is currently no cure for schizophrenia. Medications are given to control or suppress the symptoms of the illness. According to Emergence Health Network, in ten years after diagnosis of the illness, about 50% of those suffering from the schizophrenia will recover or manage to lead a functioning life in society under the right medication. 25% are improved but still need medical, family, or group support. An additional 15% does not improve and are hospitalized or kept in a mental institution. 10% of people that are overwhelmed by the illness see no way out and commit suicide. Although living with schizophrenia is difficult but with the right medication and support system, it is possible.
http://info.emergencehealthnetwork.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=8806&cn=7
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one of my friend's mother has schizophrenia, and she has these mania episodes and she will go on for hours about non sense things. But both of them had a hard life dealing with her disease. Although is bad we sometimes laugh at her, because she comes up with these crazy government conspiracies that they are trying to do.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that over 50 % of people diagnosed with schizophrenia recover or manage to lead a functioning life. When most people think of schizophrenia they think of this debilitating disease that keeps you institutionalized. It's very interesting to learn that the stereotype you see in your mind is not the only outcome for this disease. I can't wait to read your next blog!
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