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Essay Instructions: Write a 3 page paper answering the following questions
a. what effect does schizophrenia have on the other family members
b. what are some of the recommended methods for families to cope with loved ones with schizophrenia
c. In what ways would your life change if a family member that lives with you had schizophrenia? for example how would living with someone that has schizphrenia change your: Social life?,work or school schedule?, financial situation? legally? Family obligations? insurance situation?

Please do not just write about the symptoms of schizophrenia. Need to know HOW the symptoms of schizophrenia effect the family members around the person. so if you mention symptoms, you should tie them into how they impact others, NOT how they impact the person with schizophrenia.

3 pages single spaced
1 inch margins
12 point font in New Times Roman
Microsoft word format

Essay Instructions: In this assignment you will use the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (4th ed.) to learn more about schizophrenia. You will study how this psychological disorder is classified and diagnosed as well as offer some of your own thinking on therapeutic intervention.
To prepare:
• Review the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) to look up symptoms of schizophrenia and how this psychological disorder is classified and diagnosed.
• Evaluate different therapies and drugs that would treat schizophrenia.
The assignment:
• Write a 1- to 2-page paper that addresses the following:
o Discuss the therapy and drugs you would recommend for treating a schizophrenic patient.
o Offer an alternative therapy and evaluate its treatment of the disorder.


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