Topic: The signs of mental illness may be quite subtle at first. A friend or lo

Topic:
The signs of mental illness may be quite subtle at first. A friend or loved one may seem “off” recently, with an unkempt appearance that is not their norm at all. A coworker may have let their quality of work slip, becoming incrementally substandard over time. Maybe you are plagued with an unsettling sense that someone is watching you or have become increasingly suspicious of others.
These early signs of a potential psychotic break from reality may not seem worrisome when seen in isolation, but when a cluster of unusual symptoms begin to gather steam it may indicate that you or someone you care about is experiencing the sense of losing touch with reality.
Psychosis—including such features as hallucinations and delusional thinking—is the symptom of an underlying mental health disorder, not an illness itself. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, an estimated 100,000 (Links to an external site.) Americans experience psychoses annually. Early intervention is key, so do not ignore the symptoms. These will center on difficulty recognizing what is real and tangible versus a figment of their imagination. Behaviors and thoughts will be unusual, not the norm for the afflicted person.
Psychotic Disorders represent the types of mental illnesses that feature around losing touch with reality symptoms. These disorders are characterized by odd behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and emotions, including seeing or hearing things that are not really there. When a mental health condition has psychosis as a primary symptom, it will be classified as a psychotic disorder.
Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is the most common type of psychotic disorder. Symptoms of a schizophrenic episode embody the sensation of losing touch with reality, with audible and/or visual hallucinations, delusional thoughts, angry, erratic behavior, and extreme moodiness. Schizophrenia is diagnosed when the behavioral changes and psychotic features persist for more than six months.
Assignment:
The movie you are about to see is a true story about a man with a mental illness.
Please take note of the following before you watch the film:
Critically think about this film as you watch it.
Take notes.
Try to understand why mental health awareness is so vital in the workplace, especially as an Allied Health Professional.
Please include the following within your essay:
What you liked or didn’t like about the film.
What you thought the film was trying to portray.
What type of Mental Illness did John Nash have?
Please describe some of the symptoms of his illness.
How did it affect his life?
What type of treatment did he get for his illness and how long was it before he got treatment?
Do you think it helped?
How would you react if someone you knew or were close to had schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder?
Format
This essay should be completed in Microsoft Word or google docs and be double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font and APA style guidelines throughout. The paper should be at least 500 words, not including the title page and references page. The references page should use this film as a reference in APA style.
Link to movie: https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/fresnocity349172/watch/A9F0ED9D9B4FA9DD?referrer=direct