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Friday, November 20, 2009
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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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  • What to Expect During Your First Visit to the Doctor
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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