Schizophrenia: Psychopathology and Mental Health

Schizophrenia Author Name Institution Affiliation In this paper, I have evaluated five different internet sources (websites) that contain information on schizophrenia. All these sources are unique and present the information in a different manner and style. The first and the third website are very much similar in their approach, yet effective. I happened to like the fourth website (Schizophrenia Society of Canada) that is as simple as it can be and outlines many aspects of the illness which are not covered in the other four websites. I would highly recommend this website over others. I would not recommend the last (fifth) website as it does not cover the great depth of the topic even though it comes with a unique way of presentation. Evaluation 1 /diseases-conditions/childhood-schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354483 Mayo Clinic’s website uses an easy and simple-to-understand language and the approach to defining schizophrenia. The webpage clearly lays out the different categories under which useful information is given on the risk factors associated with this psychotic disorder. It educates the parents on how to identify this disease in their children with certain symptoms such as hallucination, delusion and disordered speech. The prevention measures are outlined to treat this disorder and if the situation is not taken care of properly and on time, it can worsen over time and can endanger a child’s life. There are various types of treatments that can be used based on worse the condition is. These types include hospitalization, psychotherapy, life skill training, and medications. It warns the parents and guardians of the children about the suicidal thoughts found in the youngsters suffering from schizophrenia. And if it is left untreated it can lead to many complications such as self-injury, depression, family conflicts, aggressive behavior, and social isolation are just some of many other complications mentioned on the website. The website suggests the situations in which a doctor must be consulted. Some of the many situations include a strange eating ritual, social isolation, a steep decline in academic performance, having strange dreams and ideas, violent behavior and agitation and expression of extreme suspicion of others. I would highly recommend this website to the people who are looking not only to establish what schizophrenia is but also what symptoms provide a clear indication of the presence of mental illness in your young ones. It covers a wide array of treatments and suggests the situations in which a doctor must be consulted. The website’s in-depth detail and coverage of all important points related to schizophrenia and ‘Get an Appointment’ button frequently appearing on the pages are its great strengths, but it does not go in further detail on any of these treatments which kind of forces the user to jump to another source of information for that area. The website could have used some images to enhance the user experience as images establish a much clearer understanding than only plain words. Evaluation 2 /helpstartshere/?p=520#additional This internet source has some useful information on the available treatments for the people who have schizophrenia. It does not take the approach to define what this disease actually is about, and no general information on the symptoms and causes is outlined here as its primary focus is on those suggested treatments as a whole. The treatments which are mentioned on the webpage are individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and assertive community treatments. All these treatments are clearly described under their respective sections. A very simple language is used to inform the reader about certain aspects of these treatments on schizophrenia, and no medical jargon is used to leave the reader confused. The website informs the reader about how each treatment plan is selected based on the psychological, biological and social aspects associated with that person and his illness. The individual therapy focuses on the one-to-one experience in which a patient can talk about the challenges he has have faced in his life that led to this disorder. Also, how he reacts in a certain situation and to certain things while suffering from schizophrenia. The website suggests individual therapy as being the most effective treatments amongst all therapy-related sessions. The group and family therapies are not greatly different from each other as both treatments take place in a group setting to discuss the matters related to schizophrenia. People can t...