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Brain Disorders and Therapeutics
Mental Heal th and Psychology
5
th
International Conference on
Joint Event
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Journal of Brain and Neurology| Volume: 2
November 05-06, 2018 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Chronic schizophrenia: A child’s perspective and impact on the key senses
Kully Bath
Acupuncture Haven, United Kingdom
S
tatement of the Problem: Children who have grown up
around parents with severe Mental Health conditions such
as Schizophrenia are at serious risk of long-term emotional
pathology, sensory overload and sensory lockdown. Impact on
the key senses include cognition and processing, deregulation
of body temperature, temporary loss of speech and expression,
memory, eyesight and hearing. The purpose of this talk is to
elicit and create awareness on the impact and experiences of
Children of Schizophrenic parents, the aetiology and Mental
Health which manifests through to adulthood. Researchers
have reported adult Schizophrenia has various risk factors such
as stress for children. There are long-term effects throughout
life. The mental health needs of children and adolescents
are neglected. Action is imperative to reduce mental health
problems in future generations and allow the full development
of vulnerable children to prosper and reach their full potential.
Conclusion and Significance: Children with parents who suffer
with Schizophrenia are vulnerable to poor Mental Health,
trauma and can have a negative impact on development and
the key senses. Recommendations are provided on how to
identify thepsychological symptoms of Children’sMental Health
and methods for early intervention to unlock the traumas and
reduce sensory impact.
e:
kully@acupuncturehaven.co.uk