Question 1

heard the term disorganized schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizop: Disorganized schizophrenia or hebephrenic schizophrenia
is one of several types of schizophrenia. The hallmarks of disorganized schizophrenia are psychoses; and speech and behavior that are inappropriate and don't make sense.  At times it is difficult for them to communicate with others and they may not be able to complete daily activities. Severe form.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: disorganized schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a primary psychotic condition characterized by at least one month of 2 or more of the following: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or behavior, and/or negative symptoms. It impairs life role functioning and must be present for at least 6 months. Disorganized type in general has the worst prognosis and includes prominent disorganization of speech, behavior & affect.

Question 3

do you have to have delusions to have disorganized schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

No: While there may be some delusions in disorganized schizophrenia, the prominent feature in disorganized schizophrenia is disorganized thought or behavior.  Disorganized thought manifests as illogical and nonsensical.

Question 4

are children with schizophrenia generally shy?

Accepted Answer

Some appear shy: If a child has enough symptoms to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, then he may appear shy because he avoids interactions with others.  The child likely has had unsuccessful interactions with people in the past, due to abnormal thinking, trouble interpreting speech and body language, incorrect emotions, delusions, hallucinations, etc...  However, shyness by itself does not suggest schizophrenia.

Question 5

how can someone with schizophrenia take care of children?

Accepted Answer

Adequate treatment: Schizophrenia is a highly treatable disorder much of the time.  People with the disorder who respond well to treatment are as capable as most of us of parenting.  They may need more of a support system to watch out for returning symptoms, because parenting is stressful.  But parental instincts are not impaired by the disorder.

Question 6

can someone with schizophrenia take care of small children?

Accepted Answer

With some good help: A person with well-controlled schizophrenia should be able take care of his own children if he has help. The helper is not necessarily to help do the child care, but also to help monitor the status of the schizophrenic, because the schizophrenic may not be aware of his symptoms gradually returning, if the symptoms were to return. These situations are best judged on a case-by-case basis.

Question 7

is it inappropriate to have children if you have schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The risk of having a child who develops schizophrenia is about 13% - given one parent with the illness. You must also consider other issues and stressors which come with a child such as financial, parenting ability and support. This added stress could also exacerbate the schizophrenia.  A lot of things to consider.

Question 8

is it possible for children to show signs of schizophrenia before becoming a teenager?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Childhood onset schizophrenia, although rare, can emerge very early on in a child's life.

Question 9

does black mold ever cause schizophrenia in children?

Accepted Answer

No: Not black mold, nor any other organisms, have been found to cause schizophrenia.

Question 10

at what age do children with depression and schizophrenia generally begin to think about suicide if ever?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Children and adolescents can attempt suicide at any age but the most common is in pre-adolescence and adolescence. Younger children will often exclaim they wish they were dead, but this is rarely a cause for alarm,  it usually uttered in anger and frustration.  Any credible suicide threat should be considered an urgent  problem, and you should consult your doctor immediately..

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Disorganized schizophrenia in children

A member asked:

Heard the term disorganized schizophrenia?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: disorganized schizophrenia?

A member asked:

Do you have to have delusions to have disorganized schizophrenia?

A member asked:

Are children with schizophrenia generally shy?

A member asked:

How can someone with schizophrenia take care of children?

A member asked:

Can someone with schizophrenia take care of small children?

A member asked:

Is it inappropriate to have children if you have schizophrenia?

A member asked:

Is it possible for children to show signs of schizophrenia before becoming a teenager?

A member asked:

Does black mold ever cause schizophrenia in children?

A member asked:

At what age do children with depression and schizophrenia generally begin to think about suicide if ever?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?