During an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons, and to receive basic needs such as food, rest, and hygiene.
MEDICATIONS
Antipsychotic medications are the most effective treatment for schizophrenia. They change the balance of chemicals in the brain and can help control the symptoms of the illness.
These medications are helpful, but they can have side effects. However, many of these side effects can be addressed, and should not prevent people...
Read moreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. In the coming series I will talk in detail about schizophrenia: starting from the onset of... Read more »
The journal PLoS Medicine in 2010 reported on a research review that showed in numerous studies individuals with poor social connections... Read more »
The topic will be negative symptoms of schizophrenia, called this because they take away from or reduce functioning. Negative symptoms... Read more »
Recently, I posted a blog entry on the high rates of cardiovascular disease among people with schizophrenia. A reader asked if... Read more »
This SharePost is the companion to the last one, 10 Schizophrenia Myths Busted. I consulted with a friend whose wisdom was on-target and... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms of SchizophreniaThere are three major categories of symptoms associated with schizophrenia: Positive symptoms Negative symptoms ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Food - hygiene and sanitation Side Effects Poor food handling and inadequate food safety can cause infection (foodborne illness).... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Some people may be helped by antipsychotic medications. Talk therapy (psychotherapy) is a big part of treatment. Social skills training can help some... Read more »
An international team of scientists has found that poor school performance may be a sign that a child has a higher risk of developing schizophrenia... Read more »
Researchers say a regular exercise regimen helps people living with schizophrenia reduce the negative symptoms of the illness, in addition to helping... Read more »