Alison's story - Living with Schizophrenia

Read Alison's story. 
As Alison's story indicates, no cure exists for schizophrenia. Given this fact, and keeping in mind the social consequences of being labeled "mentally ill", is the benefit of the label "schizophrenia" worth the cost to the individual? (see page 616 of Gray for more information on labeling). 1 2 3

Agoraphobia Screening Test

Try this Agoraphobia test from Internet Mental Health. 
If you didn't get very far in the questionnaire, try taking it again, responding as you think a person with panic disorder might respond (this will allow you to view all the questions). These items follow the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of panic disorder. What do you think about the DSM category "panic disorder"? Is this a useful classification? See page 620 of Gray for more information on panic disorder. 1 2 3

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Histrionic Personality Disorder Test
Although personality disorders are not covered in your text, they are a major classification of mental disorders. People with Histrionic Personality Disorder display pathological attention seeking and related behaviours.

Depression Screening Test
Remember that psychological tests are not infallible. If you receive a high score on this test and feel that your result is accurate, please seek the help of a medical professional. If you feel that you need immediate attention, phone a suicide hotline (EDMONTON Support Network Crisis Line 482-4357 or EDMONTON Salvation Army Crisis Line 429-0230)or contact the Samaritans via the web. 

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