Schizophrenia

In this high-yield psychiatry episode, Jana Atef & Lema Sibai break down schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, covering delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts. Learn how to differentiate schizophrenia from schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder, and delusional disorder, plus key diagnostic clues, neurotransmitter imbalances, and treatment options.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Schizophrenia – Positive vs. negative symptoms & the dopamine hypothesis
✔️ Schizoaffective Disorder – Schizophrenia + mood symptoms
✔️ Brief Psychotic Disorder – Sudden short-term psychosis
✔️ Delusional Disorder – Fixed non-bizarre delusions
✔️ Treatment – Antipsychotics, psychotherapy & mood stabilizers

Perfect for medical students & healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with mnemonics & real-world cases! 🎧 Tune in now! 🚀

 

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