Disrupted self-care can involve difficulties with washing, dressing, meals, household tasks or attending to physical health. In schizophrenia, several factors may contribute: disorganisation, reduced motivation, depression, suspicious beliefs, cognitive impairment or adverse medication effects. Limited…Continue Reading
Everyday functioning describes how someone manages the activities that make up ordinary life. These include self-care, household responsibilities, relationships, education, employment and community participation. Disorganisation can make these activities harder even when individual skills remain…Continue Reading
Sequencing is the ability to organise individual steps into an effective order. Preparing a meal, taking public transport or paying a bill requires holding a goal in mind and moving through several actions. During disorganisation…Continue Reading
Behaviour may appear unpredictable when a person’s actions change abruptly or do not seem connected to the situation. They may stop an activity, leave unexpectedly or react to an experience others cannot perceive. From the…Continue Reading
An inappropriate response is one that appears mismatched to the situation, such as laughing during a serious discussion or showing little visible reaction to important news. The mismatch may reflect disorganisation, an internally experienced event…Continue Reading