Today’s blog will look at a medication-induced movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. I want to make clear that this information is not intended as clinical advice; please see a physician if you think you are having any side effects from your medication.
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder induced by antipsychotic... Read more
When I first meet patients who are suspected of having schizophrenia, many times they are unsure of what to expect from the interview or have questions that they forget to ask during the session. In this blog I’ve decided to give a brief overview of what to expect at a first visit when schizophrenia is suspected.
First and foremost, it’s... Read more
I have treated many patients who have been hallucinating, and a lot of them do not have schizophrenia. About 1% of the population has schizophrenia, but 10 – 27% of the general population has experienced at least one hallucination, usually the visual type. Most times these hallucinations are not due to schizophrenia; usually they are due to... Read more
My child was just diagnosed with schizophrenia. What should I be prepared for? Are there any tools as a caregiver that I can provide?
This question gives me the opportunity to discuss some issues in the treatment of childhood onset schizophrenia. First, it should be mentioned that schizophrenia in children is extremely rare, occurring in... Read more
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