Evidence-Based Treatment for Schizophrenia

There are a variety of medications and therapies available to those suffering from schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications can help reduce symptoms and are recommended as the first-line treatment for schizophrenia. People can also learn to manage their symptoms and...

Antipsychotic Medication: What You Should Know

Research has found that antipsychotic medication is effective for treating the positive symptoms in schizophrenia. It is not known exactly how they work, but one common feature is the ability to block the action of a chemical messenger in the brain called dopamine....

What Causes Schizophrenia and How Common Is It?

While schizophrenia is not as common as other psychiatric disorders, about one in every hundred people (1%) develop schizophrenia at some point in their life. It affects men and women at equal rates. Schizophrenia can affect multiple members within families. It occurs...

The Symptoms of Schizophrenia

The symptoms of schizophrenia can be really confusing and challenging to understand. The symptoms are listed below, but first, it’s really important to understand that schizophrenia must be diagnosed by a trained mental health professional through diagnostic...

Schizophrenia: Overview and Course of the Disorder

Schizophrenia is a common psychiatric disorder that can affect a person’s thinking, emotions, and behavior. People with schizophrenia experience periods when they have difficulty understanding the reality around them. They may hear voices that other people don’t...
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