Treating Schizophrenia

Outline
I. Introduction
II. Schizophrenia
a. What it is
b. Causes
III. Diagnosis
IV. Symptoms
a. Distorted view of reality
b. Hallucinations and illusions
c. Disordered thinking
d. Emotional expression
V. Treatment
a. Medication
1. Antipsychotic drugs
2. Clozapine
3. Risperidone
4. Olanzapine
5. Quietiapine
b. Education and psychiatric therapy
c. Rehabilitation
d. Medication Compliance
VI. Conclusion
Treating Schizophrenia
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