Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.Cover“Perseverance”. These tenacious fishermen in Mannar continue their livelihood despite numerous difficulties. L. N. P. Samarasinghe, Acting Consultant Psychiatrist, Base Hospital Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka.
Highlights
Schizophrenia is a major mental illness causing a significant impact on sufferers and families (1)
There is limited evidence related to the impact of schizophrenia on the family, especially children in South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka (2)
Children with underdeveloped language skills, may mimic disorganized speech and thought characteristic of schizophrenia (3). This case report describes a mother who is on treatment for schizophrenia who presented with concerns that her daughter is developing a psychotic illness
Summary
Schizophrenia is a major mental illness causing a significant impact on sufferers and families (1). Children with underdeveloped language skills, may mimic disorganized speech and thought characteristic of schizophrenia (3) This case report describes a mother who is on treatment for schizophrenia who presented with concerns that her daughter is developing a psychotic illness. This presentation was unusual due to the underlying factors contributing to her concerns and illustrates the impact of lived experience of a mental illness on a mother’s worries. There have been many cases of shared delusions in children with parents with schizophrenia, presentations where genuine concerns predominate, fueled by adverse experiences of a mother with schizophrenia are rarely described (5). This area warrants further study to provide better support for these parents and children
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