Schizophrenia Quiz
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Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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- Antisocial behavior and language difficulty
- Can't say what I want to say
- Problems remembering
- Outbursts of sudden anger
- Speech is difficult and requires conscious effort
- Can't read words like I used to
- Went cold-turkey from alcohol less than 2 days ago but now seeing things and insects crawling
- Sudden personality change
- Can't perform tasks
- Started having reading difficulty as an adult
- Feeling less ambitious nowadays
- Personality and behavior change
- Language disorders
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Schizophrenia?
A psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking (cognition), emotional responsiveness, and behavior, with an age of onset typically between the late teens and mid-30s. Hearing voices and/or believing things that aren't consistent with reality are common symptoms. The exact cause is unknown, but a mix of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors are likely responsible.
Typical Symptoms of Schizophrenia
- Speech that does not make sense, or behavior that is strange
- Personality change
- Hallucinations
- Decrease in ambition and motivation
- Hearing voices or noises from unknown sources
- Hear voices speaking to or around me
- Often feel I am being watched by somebody
- Somebody or something "takes away" my thoughts
Diagnostic Questions for Schizophrenia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do others think you speak incoherently or act irrationally?
- Do you feel your personality has changed?
- Have you experienced non-existent sensory perceptions?
- Do you feel less motivated lately?
- Do you hear sounds or voices from unknown sources?
Treatment of Schizophrenia
Regular medication and structured support are important for good disease control. Therapy can be helpful as an additional treatment.
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References
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https://dictionary.apa.org/schizophrenia
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Reviewed By:
Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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