What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder characterized by a range of symptoms that can affect a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior and perception of reality.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Symptoms of schizophrenia are typically divided into three categories:
Positive Symptoms:
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Thought Disorders
- Movement Disorders
Negative Symptoms:
- A reduction or absence of normal emotional and behavioral states, such as a lack of pleasure in everyday life
- Showing little to no emotion
Cognitive Symptoms:
- Problems with thought processes, including issues with concentration, memory, and making decisions
Treatment of Schizophrenia
At APH, the treatment for schizophrenia is multi-faceted, involving a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and support services, aimed at managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- Medication Management: After a thorough evaluation, our psychiatrist will use evidence-based decisions to treat and manage the core symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Therapy: Our psychiatrists, PMHNP’s, and therapists are trained to use various forms of psychotherapy including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Social Skills training
- Psychosocial Interventions: Aimed at improving daily functioning and managing the social and occupational challenges associated with schizophrenia.
Quick & Affordable Care
Patients typically get care within 72 hours of contacting us.
