Hector has symptoms of periods of mania and periods of depression, but he also experiences hallucinations...

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Hector has symptoms of periods of mania and periods of depression, but he also experiences hallucinations and delusions. He reports being unable to get out of bed for weeks at a time, feeling hopeless, and experiences suicidal ideation. At other times, Hector feels on top of the world and doesn't sleep much. He has been experiencing auditory hallucinations and says he hears voices that tell him to do certain things. 1. Based on the symptoms that Hector is experiencing, what subtype of Schizophrenia might he be exhibiting? Explain the reason that you chose that specific diagnosis. 2. How do mental health professionals diagnose this subtype of schizophrenia and what is the criteria to receive this diagnosis? 3. What treatment options are available for an individual experiencing the same symptoms as Hector? Hector has symptoms of periods of mania and periods of depression, but he also experiences hallucinations and delusions. He reports being unable to get out of bed for weeks at a time, feeling hopeless, and experiences suicidal ideation. At other times, Hector feels on top of the world and doesn't sleep much. He has been experiencing auditory hallucinations and says he hears voices that tell him to do certain things. 1. Based on the symptoms that Hector is experiencing, what subtype of Schizophrenia might he be exhibiting? Explain the reason that you chose that specific diagnosis. 2. How do mental health professionals diagnose this subtype of schizophrenia and what is the criteria to receive this diagnosis? 3. What treatment options are available for an individual experiencing the same symptoms as Hector?

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1 Hectors symptoms align more closely with Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features rather than Schi... View the full answer