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Time Activity 3:00-3:10 -Seminar Welcome

-Enjoy snacks and find seats-Take seminar pre-survey

3:10-3:30 -Presentation of PowerPoint

3:30-3:50 -Group Scenario Discussions

3:50-4:10 -Whole Class Discussion-Take post-survey

4:10-4:20 -Mrs. Khirallah & Dr. Newstreet Evaluation

Today’s Seminar Schedule

SchizophreniaBy:

Madeline OiAlexandria CompteLorenzo Gonzalez

Avery Finch

GOALS !1. Know the external signs of

Schizophrenia. 2. Debunk common myths associated

with Schizophrenia.3. know the risk factors that come with those who struggle with Schizophrenia,

specifically suicide. 4. Know what the role of an educator is in

responding to or educating a student struggling with Schizophrenia.

By the end of the seminar, participants

should be able to:

Schizophrenia Statistics Definition of schizophrenia: a brain

disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally.

Cause is not yet known, but genetics, environment, imbalanced brain chemicals may play a role.

Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychological and social therapy.

0-23--5

6--1314--1819--4041--60

60+Ages Affected

Commonality: approximately 1.2% of Americans (3.2 million) have the disorder. There are more than 200,000 US cases per year. -Affects men and women equally but tends to affect men earlier (in their teens to early 20s) and women later (in their 20s to early 30s).-Is present in all cultures and socioeconomic classes.

What are the symptoms of

schizophrenia?

SymptomsPositive Symptoms

Definition: Symptoms that are added or

begin to appear when the illness starts.

+ Delusions+ Hallucinations

+ Disorganized speech+ Disorganized behavior

Negative Symptoms Definition: functions

that are taken away from the person when

the illness starts.

- Flat Affect- Alogia or Poverty of

Speech- Avolition

A Schizophrenic EpisodeSymptoms of schizophrenia tend to come and go. A severe period of illness with schizophrenia, often called an episode has three phases:

1. Prodromal (beginning) phase

2. Active phase3. Residual phase

+People diagnosed with schizophrenia commonly only have 1 episode in their life

What are some common myths

about schizophrenia?

MythsMyth #1 All individuals with Schizophrenia have the same

symptoms. Myth #2 People with

Schizophrenia are dangerous, unpredictable and out of control.Myth #3 Schizophrenia is purely

genetic.

What are the risks of suicide for

people who have been diagnosed

with schizophrenia?

Risks of Suicide-people with

Schizophrenia are at about 5%-10% higher

risk for suicide

-thoughts of suicide are most commonly

seen in earlier stages of

schizophrenia

-people with schizophrenia are most likely to direct violence at themselves: about

10% will die by suicide

-being able to detect the signs of suicide is

VERY important

As educators, we need to be prepared to

respond to some of the symptoms of

schizophrenia that can be seen in a classroom.

Responding to symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptom Possible Effect

Response

Hallucinations Hearing voices may make conversation

difficult

???

Disorganized Behavior

Hard to get tasks done ???

Delusions Although the person may have a strong belief in

the delusion, it may still be upsetting to him or

her

???

Flat Affect The person may not respond in the expected

way or at all

???

Strategies in the Classroom Relieving the stress from the environment.

Minimizing a students involvement in group work or placing them in a comfortable group setting (who they are working with, how many they are working with)

Letting the student work on tests in a quiet or secluded area.

Priority registration. (If the student/parent reveals medical

information) Keep in touch with the student and parents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

_vYQ6pbJt2k

Meet “Seven”

Group ScenariosEach group has been given

a scenario. Within your groups, please discuss some

possible responses to the scenario. In 20 MINUTES we will come together as a

whole group and discuss our scenarios and responses.

You have a student with schizophrenia in your high school classroom and you are planning to assign a group project. Knowing

that a child with schizophrenia cannot often

handle group settings, what are some ways to

make the student feel the most comfortable?

Scenario #1

Scenario #2 You ask the class a question and choose a student with his

or her hand raised. This student happens to have

schizophrenia and when called on, says, “My friend knows the answer.” You notice they are referring to someone who is not visible. How would you

prevent the other students in your class from judging or

making fun of the student with schizophrenia?

Scenario #3You have a student with

schizophrenia in your class and is assigned a

student aid who is certified to assist

students with disabilities in the classroom. The

student aid steps out of the room. While the aid is gone, the student has a sudden outburst. What

do you do?

Scenario #4You have a student in your second grade class that has

not been diagnosed with schizophrenia. You give the students instructions during

class and you notice the student is not following the

directions that you have given. When you ask the student why they are not

following your directions, he or she says, “The voices are telling me to do something else.” How do you respond?

What do you do?

ResourcesNemade, Rashmi. “Schizophrenia Symptoms, Patterns and Statistics.” Mental Health (2009). Print. Mayo Clinic. “Symptoms of Schizophrenia.” Medical Searches on Google“Children’s Mental Health Services / Reach.” Disorder: Schizophrenia. Nov. 14, 2015.YouTube.com“Myths and Facts About Schizophrenia.” NEOMED-Northeast Ohio Medical University, 2015. Hor, Kahyee & Taylor, Mark. “Suicide and Schizophrenia: a systematic review of rates and risk factors.” Journal of Psychopharmacology (Oxford) (2010). Print. Simmons, Marcus. “Students With Schizophrenia- Teaching and Understanding. Articles for Educators, 2006. Web.Center for Addiction and Mental Health- http://www.camhx.ca/education/online_courses_webinars/mha101/schizophrenia/Schizophrenia_.htm