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Early Detection of Schizophrenia in Young People
Katarina Dodig-Ćurković
Sažetak
In young people, schizophrenia primarily emerges during adolescence. Onset before the age of 13 is rare and is typically associated with significantly poorer outcomes and resistance to antipsychotics. Adolescence is an exceptionally turbulent period for every young person, spanning between early age (11-14), middle (15-17), and late adolescence (18-21 years). During this time, the individual is no longer a child but is not yet an adult. This phase is marked by various hormonal, physiological, and psychological changes. It is crucial to establish a number of foundations for future growth and development during this period. Of particular importance is the fact that young people are highly sensitive to trauma or stressful situations, which can often trigger psychotic episodes or the onset of psychotic disorders.
All forms of schizophrenia that appear before the age of 21 are considered adolescent schizophrenia. These cases often begin much earlier in the form of prodromal symptoms. At this stage, it cannot be determined with certainty whether the issue is a developmental disorder or a mental illness, so treatment is usually not initiated. In the development of schizophrenia in youth, negative symptoms tend to dominate first, followed by positive ones. However, a timely and accurate diagnostic assessment and the initiation of treatment determine both the course and prognosis of the disease throughout adulthood.
Ključne riječi
antipsychotics, hallucinations, prodromes, schizophrenia, youth
Hrčak ID:
349485
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Datum izdavanja:
10.7.2026.
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