The First 48 Hours with Schizophrenia

If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions, and you’ve probably got questions—lots of them. We’ve got answers.

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Dr. Ballas Answers: Schizophrenia and Children
Dr. Paul Ballas gives some interesting insight into Schizophrenia in Children and the availability of treatment options for parents and family members, i.e. family intervention programs and group therapy methods.
Your First Visit to the Doctor: Fear or Fear Not
Dr. Paul Ballas discusses the anxieties that accompany a family member's first visit to the doctor suspected of Schizophrenia. He states that initial diagnosis are prone to errors and it is important to go in with a cool head. Most importantly, he states that the first visit is nothing to fear.
Early Detection of Schizoprhenia: The Prodrome Phase
Dr. Paul Ballas discusses the Prodrome Phase, usually occurring one or two years prior to the onset of Schizophrenia. He also discusses subphases of Prodrome and what can be done to effectively diagnose it.

What are common reactions and side effects during early stages of schizophrenia treatment?
This article discusses the most common reactions to an initial diagnosis of Schizophrenia and what friends and family can do to ease their loved ones' anxieties and prepare themselves to offer support.
Coping with Schizophrenia: Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
Patient Expert Robin Cunningham discusses coping mechanisms of Schizophrenia and the importance of believing in your own accomplishments instead of comparing yourself with others'.
Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Learn about the tests and risk factors use to help determine a diagnosis of schizophrenia, as well as similar conditions that should be ruled out before a diagnosis of schizophrenia is given.
Making Peace With Your Diagnosis
Our Schizophrenia Expert Christina Bruni provides step-by-step goals for coming to terms with a diagnosis with schizophrenia and learning how to create a treatment and recovery plan that works for you.