Imagine You Are the Psychiatrist of Two Individuals with Schizophrenia

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Essay

Imagine you are the psychiatrist of two individuals with schizophrenia. Bobby was diagnosed early, around 18 years of age, and displays both positive and negative symptoms. Mahatma was diagnosed at age 27 and displays only positive symptoms. With what medications would you use to treat both Bobby and Mahatma? Discuss reasons for your drug choices.

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Definitions:

Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) Model

A theory explaining how people can maintain performance in some areas through selection, optimization, and compensation strategies despite losses in other areas.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impairment in functioning.

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the latter part of their life, often defined as those aged 65 years and older.

Myths

Traditional stories, often involving supernatural beings or events, that serve to explain natural phenomena or cultural practices.