In the movie Clean, Shaven, the main character Peter Winter struggles with the paranoid type of schizophrenia. Peter is released from an institution and enters daily life experiencing positive hallucinations, both visual and auditory, as well as delusions. The film depicts Peter's thought process as being filled with changing and disturbing voices while a young girl instantly appears next to his car. Delusions of persecution or the belief that others intend harm or appear hostile to the individual are suggested by Peter's frightened reaction and the girl's sullen expression (Kneisel, 2013). He continues to struggle with somatic delusions, or the idea that his body has alterations involving a transmitter device implanted in his head and a controller in his finger (Kneisel, 2013). Along with frequent delusional episodes, Peter struggles with the negative symptoms of avolition, which is the inability to maintain motivation toward goal-related tasks (Kneisel, 2013). Peter's avolition is illustrated by unemployment, lack of peer relationships, his preference for avoiding social contact or leaving his mother's house. It is evident that Peter is not taking medication in the conversation scene between Mrs. Winter and the detective, in which Mrs. Winter admits to "different" behaviors throughout childhood and early adulthood. Although Clean, Shaven accurately illustrates the symptoms behind the disorder schizophrenia, there are many aspects that are not addressed in the film. Peter's form of schizophrenia focused primarily on positive symptoms as well as subtypes of paranoia and disorganization within the disorder. A subtype not shown by Peter includes catatonic behavior or a posture of waxy flexibility of the limbs. Residual type of schizophrenia...... middle of paper...... worsening and unusual mood changes (Skyscape, 2014a,b). Alcohol should be avoided when taking either medication (ATI, 2013). Peter should also use sunscreen and protective clothing while taking Risperdal, as this can cause photosensitivity (Skyscape, 2014b). It is recommended that Peter confirm with his doctor or nurse when starting any new medications, prescription or over-the-counter, to avoid interactions with Abilify or Risperdal (ATI, 2013). Due to improvements in psychiatric care in recent decades, patients with mental illnesses are not limited to a single medication. Peter has many choices of possible medications from which he can benefit from the therapeutic effects. Compliance with prescribed medications and keeping frequent follow-up appointments will help increase the chances of controlling your disorder...