in the prenatal (before birth) or neonatal (newborn) development of the nervous system, based on either genetics or other influences. These early problems leave the developing brain vulnerable to other disturbances later in life, including but not limited to highly stressful experiences. The eventual results are mild abnormalities in brain anatomy and major disorders of behavior (Fatemi & Folsom,
2009; Weinberger, 1996). The probability was higher for children of a mother with schizophrenia,
but growing up in a dysfunctional family magnified that risk. (Based on data from Wynne et al., 2006) From what i read in the book children can get this terrible disease due to the mother having stress from having someone die in the family or a close relative or friend. it is also said if a young child has a head injury they are susceptible to this disease. We as a society need to be more aware of the signs of this disorder and not confuse it with normal child activity. we need to get educated on the differences of this disorder and try to find a cure or detect it in its early stages so that these kids don't have to suffer the positive and negative symptoms.i know i have been calling it a disease but to me it is because there is no cure for it.
I can see how some might be concerned that parents are just looking too much into their child's behavior. For instance, how do they know that the child isn't just acting out for attention or throwing a major fit where they hurt people and don't understand the consequences. However, if after doing test it was seen that there was too much Dopamine activity, then it should tell us if someone is indeed schizophrenic, especially if it's a child since they shouldn't be taking drugs that cause that chemical imbalance.
ReplyDeleteSchizophrenia is an odd disorder, the good thing is that only 1% of the pop gets it. However it has made me more aware of the dangers regarding prenatal care. One should be very careful during pregnancy since things could go wrong. What I've learned after reading this chapter is to take really good care of myself while pregnant and afterwards make sure to keep the baby safe.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting Rob and well put on Schizo being a disease. I agree and find it very important that researchers need find some sort of cure for this disease. Personally, I find child schizo very heart breaking and just tough for a parent to have to watch their child go through something a parent can't have no control over. Imagine the many families we could save and make easier if schizo had a correct treatment and cure. We could even be giving children with schizo a second chance at living a normal life.
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you said that schizophrenia is a disease because there is no cure. I agree with that statement. I also agree that parents should be educated of the different disorders and the possibility of there being more than unusual behavior. All it boils down to being educated and having the best resources for not just one's children but with everyone in the family.
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