Describe how the course of schizophrenia can unfold in three different patterns and identify factors related to the prognosis for schizophrenic patients. Some patients are treated successfully and enjoy a full recovery. A third group endure chronic illness that sometimes results in permanent hospitalization. Summarize how communication deviance, expressed emotion, and stress may contribute to schizophrenia. Outline how demographic factors are related to the prevalence of suicide.
Married people commit suicide less often than divorced, bereaved, or single people.
Suicide rates are higher among white Americans than African Americans. Gender and age have complex relations to suicide rates. Women attempt suicide more often than men. Men are more likely to actually kill themselves. Suicide rates have tripled among adolescents and young adults.