Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
Schizophrenia is one of the most incapacitating forms of mental disorder that runs a chronic and relapsing course. It typically starts in adolescence or early adulthood and can be life-long. It is more common in people with learning disabilities than in the general population. Its prodromal features include depression, anxiety, suspiciousness, social isolation and bizarre behaviour. It may result in significant functional, social and economic impairments. The care of patients with schizophrenia places a considerable burden on all carers including patient's family, health and social services. Treatment includes pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions. In this case report we describe a thirteen-year-old patient with schizophrenia who has a background history of mental retardation. © Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia.
Keywords
Anxiety, Depression, Mental retardation, Psychosocial intervention, Schizophrenia
Publication Title
Malaysian Family Physician
ISSN
1985-2274
Recommended Citation
Rabia, K. and Khoo, E.M., "A mentally retarded patient with schizophrenia" (2008). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 1295.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/1295
Divisions
fac_med
Volume
3
Issue
3
Publisher
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia