Question

Name the disorder and symptoms in the following scenarios and describe the treatment you might suggest and why you think it is appropriate for each of the following scenarios. You can use the template below to help you organize your ideas.

Maud is wandering around aimlessly. She often talks to herself. She appears to know no one and when police take her into custody, they cannot find any family. Maud continues to talk with "people" the police can neither see nor hear. She seems suspicious and "rambles on" about different topics.

Answer 1

Answer:

Schizophrenia

Explanation:

The disorder Maud is experiencing is schizophrenia. This kind of disorder affects her thinking patterns and ability to behave properly and clearly.

Symptoms include: mood swings, disorganized attitude, social isolation, hallucinations, tendency to hurt herself and others, talking to herself, speech disorder and hallucinations.

Treatment: Not so well defined treatment but medication and psychotherapy could be of help