Thought Disorders

 

Mark Vakkur, M.D.

2957 Clairmont, Suite 410

Atlanta, GA 30329

(404) 486-7450 (office)

mvakkur@hotmail.com

www.vakkur.com

 

Definition: what is a Thought Disorder?

 

Intervention: How can thought disorders be TREATED?

What is SCHIZOPHRENIA?

How common is schizophrenia? 

What causes schizophrenia?

What is SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER?

MEDICATIONS - antipsychotics

Older medications

What is the natural course of schizophrenia?

How is schizophrenia diagnosed?

Can schizophrenia be confused with other illnesses? 

How can one distinguish bipolar disorder from schizophrenia?

What can family members do?

 Is someone with schizophrenia dangerous?