Discussion board

Schizophrenia affects not only the patient suffering from the symptoms, but the family members of the affected patient, community members and the nursing/ medical team caring for the affected patient.

1. What do you think a family goes through who has a member who is suffering from schizophrenia?

2. Do you think a patient’s diagnosis of schizophrenia is easily accepted, it’s treatment compliance and acceptance of the diagnosis by the patient’s family differs based on culture? If yes, give examples. If no, give a reason.

3. Why do you think some schizophrenics have a hard time staying on medication?

Each initial discussion post must be between 300-400 words. You will be graded on grammar and writing style. You must use one acceptable reference source (Wikipedia is not permitted and your text book is considered as an acceptable source). Reference must be in APA format (you can go to purdue owl online if you have questions or use bibme.org).

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Discussion Board
Mental disorders affect not only an individual but also the entire family, the community and the medical fraternity. Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that imparts an individual’s ability to think, to behave and their feelings.

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