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Table of contents
Introduction    3
Aetiology and Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia    4
Risk Factors, Signs, and Symptoms    5
Psychosocial Impact    6
Role of Mental Health Nurse    7
Individual Therapy    7
Family Therapy    7
Case Management    8
Community Support Services    8
Integrating Contemporary Peer-Reviewed Literature    9
Conclusion    10
References    12
Introduction
Brilliant mathematician John Nash, who plays the lead role in the film "A Beautiful Mind," suffers from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a severe kind of mental illness that is characterized by cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral abnormalities. This essay's goal is to explore schizophrenia's origin, pathophysiology, risk factors, signs, and symptoms in light of recent peer-reviewed studies. Together with the function of the mental health nurse in providing non-pharmacological therapies in mental health, the psychosocial effects of mental illness on the individual, family, and community will also be explored. A severe and persistent mental condition, schizophrenia affects about 20 million people worldwide. A mix of cognitive deficits including concentration and memory issues, negative symptoms like social disengagement and lack of desire, and positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations characterizes it. The effects of schizophrenia on people, their families, and their communities can be severe and long lasting. Schizophrenia often first manifests in late adolescence or early adulthood.
Although research indicates that a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological variables may be involved, the aetiology and pathophysiology of schizophrenia are not entirely understood. A family history of schizophrenia, substance addiction, and exposure to stressors in the environment are risk factors for acquiring the condition. Despite substantial progress in understanding the aetiology and pathophysiology of schizophrenia, there are still few effective therapies available, and many people with the condition continue to have serious psychosocial impairments. For those with schizophrenia, mental health nurses are a vital part of the treatment and support team. Individual therapy, family therapy, case management, and community support services are examples of non-pharmacological interventions that have been proven to improve outcomes for people with schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia and their families can benefit greatly from the treatment provided by mental health nurses who have received specific training in these techniques.
There are still difficulties in providing good care and minimizing the psychosocial effects of the condition, despite substantial progress in understanding and treatment of schizophrenia. Many people with schizophrenia still have limited access to competent treatments and support services due to stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Future studies should focus on addressing the social and structural variables that contribute to the psychosocial effects of schizophrenia as well as approaches to administer non-pharmacological interventions more effectively. We may collaborate to enhance the lives of people with schizophrenia and their families via cooperative efforts.
Aetiology and Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia
Delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and abnormal behavior are just a few of the symptoms that can occur with schizophrenia, a complex and multifaceted mental condition. Although the exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown, it is believed to be a result of a mix of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors (Lebedeva, 2019). Schizophrenia develops in part due to genetic reasons. According to studies, those with a family history of schizophrenia are more likely to have the condition themselves. Although the precise genes responsible for the onset of schizophrenia are not entirely understood, it is believed that several genes are implicated. Schizophrenia has also been connected to environmental variables such toxic exposure, traumatic life events, and prenatal and prenatal problems (Burton et al., 2020). An elevated risk of schizophrenia in offspring has been linked to prenatal and postnatal difficulties include maternal infections and obstetric issues.
Schizophrenia's onset has also been linked to neurobiological variables. Schizophrenia patients have been shown to exhibit abnormalities in brain structure and function, including decreased grey matter volume and aberrant activity in specific brain regions (Nath, 2019). Schizophrenia has also been linked to dysfunction in the dopamine, glutamate, and GABA neurotransmitter systems. In conclusion, many genetic, environmental, and neurological elements contribute to the complicated aetiology of schizophrenia. Although the precise origin of schizophrenia is not entirely understood, a deeper comprehension of the pathophysiology of the condition may result in better therapies and outcomes for those who suffer from the disorder.
Risk Factors, Signs, and Symptoms
A persistent and severe mental illness called schizophrenia affects 1% of people worldwide. Both genetic and environmental variables are schizophrenia risk factors. The likelihood of having schizophrenia increases by about 10% if a first-degree relative already has the condition. Prenatal infection exposure, obstetric difficulties, and childhood trauma are additional risk factors. Schizophrenia can present with a wide range of signs and symptoms, frequently combining cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues. Positive symptoms, such...