Studies on Schizophrenia

Article Review # 116095

Biology > Genetics
Medical and Health > Medical Studies
Psychology > Disorders

A review of three studies on schizophrenia.

1,572 words () | 3 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper first discusses the study by the University of Michigan entitled "Students With Symptoms of Mental Illness Often Don't Seek Help" that points out that mental illness is so stigmatized that young people would rather suffer than admit they are mentally ill. The paper notes weaknesses in the study and then turns to a second study by
William O. Faustman entitled "Examining the Causes of Schizophrenia". The paper recommends this article as a good explanation of what schizophrenia is and is not, and what research is being done to finally establish the causes and those at risk. Finally, the paper examines a third article from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, entitled "NARSAD Scientists Discover Role of Rare Gene Mutations in Schizophrenia" that claims that gene mutations have been discovered that may help determine the causes for schizophrenia.

From the Paper:

"As we know, schizophrenia- as any mental illness- can be terrifying not just to those suffering, but everyone around them, sometimes frustrated in not being able to DO something. The article is, perhaps, too general. It seems to be trying for a little shock value, and, even worse, make some students look at their classmates with some fear and trepidation if they act strangely. Adolescence is a time for sometimes acting strangely. The fact remains that mental illness- whether serious as schizophrenia or somewhat less threatening such as depression- is all too often covert, hidden with extreme effort on the part of the person suffering. The younger the person, the more he or she will want to hide the symptoms for fear of being ostracized. It is, in some ways, the same as someone with ADD being called "?Dummy" by classmates not aware of, or informed about, that particular aberration."

Sample of Sources Used:

University of Michigan Stud (2007):. "STUDENTS WITH SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS OFTEN DON'T SEEK HELP' Accessed via: Schizophrenia News Archive, (schizophrenia.com)
Faustman, W. O. (2002):: Examining the Causes of Schizophrenia." Contemporary Issues Companion: Schizophrenia. (Ed. Scott Barbour) San Diego: Greenhaven Press
"NARSAD Scientists Discover Role of Rare Gene Mutations in Schizophrenia" March 31, 2008 www.narsad.org/