Schizophrenia

Increasing _____ with schizophrenia patients

ORDER

Positive Symptoms

Out of touch w/ reality

Distracted

Negative Symptoms

Unmotivated

Delusions

Bizarre, distorted thoughts or fixed beliefs

Positive symptom

Hallucinations

unreal sensory experiences

Positive symptom

Interventions for Positive Symptoms

Redirect to reality based tasks, sensory stimulating activities, reduce distractions

Simple, Concrete, Short-term

Paranoia

Avoid confrontation and surprises

Be Clear, Consistent, and Direct

Lacking Affect

Flat Affect/social isolation

Negative Symptom

Lacking pleasure

Anhedonia

Negative symptom

Interventions for Negative Symptoms

Encourage engagement

Specific skills training, structured/concrete expectations, make activities purposeful and meaningful

Schizophrenia

Positive Hallucinations Redirect

Engage Negative In Activities