Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 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

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 6

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 7

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..

Question 8

what age can bipolar disorder or schizophrenia be seen in children?what are symptoms to look for?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate now!: If you are even remotely considering the possibility of schizophrenia, then this child warrants a thorough eval by a mental health professional specializing in children. "bipolar" is thrown around much too casually these days; many "normal" kids may exhibit extreme reactions, including anger, &not have pathology. Determining the difference btwn developmental  & ominous conditions, takes an expert.

Question 9

is it ok if i marry a women and have a children from her if her mother have schizophrenia . note that my cousin also have this disease.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: We do not know enough about this disorder to give a definite answer but it is important for you both to visit an expert on schizophrenia doctor or genetic doc.  Then get a second opinion. Schizophrenia is not entirely genetic but is a factor.

Question 10

what is the schizophrenia ?

Accepted Answer

Schitophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to: Tell the difference between what is real and not real; Think clearly; Have normal emotional responses; Act normally in social situations.

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