In recent years, there has been growing concerns over the alarming global prevalence of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, psychosis amongst other neurological disorders. Interestingly, while genome-wide association studies have linked these disorders to genomic and epigenetic interactions within the cellular organization; other studies have made allusions to non-biological variables like socio–demographic differences amongst individuals.
In this review, the author discusses the previous researches focused on the prevention of the diverse shades of psychosis via evaluating the myriad of prodromal signs during the adolescent phase of human development.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Overview of Psychotic Disorder
- Classification of Psychosis
- Pathophysiology (and Hypothesis) of Psychotic Disorders
- Epidemiology:...
- Etiology of Psychosis
- Diagnosis
- Prodromal Psychosis
- Models for investigating Psychosis Prodromes
- Education and Psychosis Prodromes
- Ile-Ife, Osun state: A case study.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This review aims to investigate the potential for preventing psychosis by examining prodromal signs in adolescents. The author explores existing research on the diverse forms of psychosis and analyzes the various factors associated with its development.
- Prevalence and impact of psychotic disorders
- Biological and socio-demographic factors influencing psychosis
- Early identification and intervention for prodromal psychosis
- The role of education in addressing psychosis prodromes
- A case study of psychosis prodromes in Ile-Ife, Osun state
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The review begins by providing an overview of psychotic disorders, outlining their history, classification, and key characteristics. It then delves into the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors that contribute to their development. The author explores the concept of prodromal psychosis, which refers to the early warning signs that can precede the onset of full-blown psychosis. Various models for investigating prodromal psychosis are discussed, including the importance of educational interventions in early detection and prevention.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This review focuses on the key concepts of psychosis, prodromal psychosis, adolescent development, education, prevention, and the epidemiology of mental health disorders. It examines the role of socio-demographic factors, biological mechanisms, and educational interventions in addressing the challenges posed by psychotic disorders.
- Quote paper
- Akinmayowa Adedoyin Shobo (Author), 2020, Psychosis Prodrome and In-School Adolescents in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/519905
