As indicated in the introduction, schizophrenic symptoms manifest themselves in many ways.  In these pages we read of the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.  Some of these symptoms can be diminished or eliminated through medication, but many medications continue to have some serious side effects and people are reluctant to continue their use.

• Review this week’s reading and what you have learned from your classmates in the discussion boards. 
  
• Consider the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and the effects of medication.
  
• Prepare a 3 page paper describing schizophrenia. Ensure the following points are addressed:
  • Define the concepts of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
  • Describe the four positive and four negative symptoms in your own words.
  • Describe possible side effects of medications used to treat schizophrenia.
  • Support your writing with at least two academic sources.