A Beautiful Mind Schizophrenia

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The film I chose was A Beautiful Mind, it includes the character John Nash who the movie was based on. John is diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. He appears to have hallucinations and delusions lasting for many given days in a period of one month. The schizophrenia also affects his daily functioning at work and home. The signs have also persisted for more than 6 months and included symptoms for at least one month. He has no major depressive or manic episodes just mild depression at times. His symptoms have not been produced or affected by use of a substance. John's symptoms include hallucinations and delusions or positive symptoms. He has three main hallucinations. Charles who is his friend and offers advice and companionship. Marcee who