Treatment
Work with a team of doctors, including a psychiatrist and pyschologist, for the best recovery. Treatment includes a routine of antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, and cognitive behaviorial therapy. Detecting and treating schizophrenia in the early stages leads to a better outcome. If left untreated, schizophrenia can have damaging consequences. Support from family and caregivers is important for long term recovery.
Alternative Treatments
Schizophrenia is a serious condition associated with hallucinations, psychosis and cognitive impairment. Traditional…
Diet
What you eat affects how you feel. A balanced diet will help stabilize your mood. Try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy protein. Eat three…
Exercise
Your physical health is linked to your mental health. Exercise is known to improve and stabilize moods by increasing serotonin, a brain chemical. Try to include…
Medication
Traditional treatments for schizophrenia are medications. Antipsychotics are used to suppress the symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, and…
Therapy
Schizophrenia is a condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Therapy is an important part of schizophrenia treatment. Don't hesitate to reach out…
Hot Topics
A study of 103 outpatients with residual schizophrenia suggests that religion and spirituality might contribute to improved quality of life for individuals with this diagnosis. You can find the study in Psychiatry Research (2011:190:200-5). The…
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