A short illustrated video details what little is known about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for schizophrenia. What is known about the disease, considered a syndrome, is detailed in the video and the links provided to other resources.

Concepts

mental health, schizophrenia, symptoms, cognitive development, genetic disorders, genetic code, genetic traits, drugs, neurology

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign groups one of the links provided in the "Dig Deeper" section to research and report on to the whole class

Classroom Considerations

• Be sensitive to the fact that class members may have relatives afflicted with the syndrome; therefore, ensure that a protocol is in place for a safe, respectful discussion of mental health

Pros

• The video stresses the importance of education to reduce the stigma of the syndrome
• Includes an extensive list of related resources to explore
• An open discussion tab is also included

Cons

• None