Abstract

A REVIEW ON SCHIZOPHRENIA: A CHRONIC DEBILITATING PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER

A. Nikhilesh*, N. Jhansi, Kphani Sravya and MD Abdul Mannan

ABSTRACT

Schizophrenia is psychological disorder, characterized by disruption in thinking, language and sense of self. It often includes symptoms of psychosis such as delusions, hallucinations and disorganized behavior. People with schizophrenia often seems like they lost touch with reality. Factors such as Bio-chemical, Neurostructural, Genetical and Perinatal risk can lead to this disorder. In schizophrenia Anti psychotics are proven effective in treating acute psychosis and reducing the risk of future psychotic episodes. Weight gain, sedation, extra pyramidal effects are the common side effects of antipsychotics. Non pharmacological treatment consists of Rehbilitation, Individual supportive therapy, Electro convulsive therapy and Milieu management.

Keywords: Schizophrenia, antipsychotics, symptoms, side effects.