Live a Life Beyond Labels – Psychiatric Treatments for Schizophrenia
Dealing with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder can be tough, but you’re not alone in this. Our expert psychiatrists know how to handle even the worst symptoms of schizophrenia. We do more than just symptom management – we offer a holistic treatment to attain complete mental wellness.
Compassionate Care for
Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
Accurate Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
Finding the right diagnosis is the first step towards getting the appropriate psychiatric care you need. Our team of experienced psychiatrists specializes
in diagnosing and treating schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Personalized Psychiatric Treatment
We believe in a holistic approach to treatment. We treat every case with a personalized approach. Our psychiatrists offer in-person and virtual treatments that are tailored to each patients’ unique needs. Our clients are supported by wraparound care ensuring they achieve lasting recovery.
What is Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder?
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder is a serious and most misunderstood mental disorder. It is characterized by distorted perceptions of reality, disordered thoughts, and abnormal behaviors. Symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking, and lack of motivation. While there is no cure, with proper treatment, many individuals with schizophrenia can manage their symptoms and live fulfilling lives. Depression symptoms are often seen alongside schizophrenia, making treatment and support even more important for overall mental health.
How Can Schizophrenia Affect Your Life?
Schizophrenia makes you lose touch with reality, and it can be challenging to operate normally in your daily routines. You might feel brain fog, making it hard to determine delusion or reality. Due to these symptoms, you may avoid social encounters or maintain relationships.
People with schizophrenia have an unjustified stigma surrounding it. They are perceived as violent and dangerous. This creates an unnecessary hesitation among the ones who are suffering to reach out and seek professional treatment. They start relying on self-managing techniques to cope with the symptoms instead of getting much-needed professional treatment. People with schizophrenia have an unjustified stigma surrounding it. They are perceived as violent and dangerous. This creates an unnecessary hesitation among the ones who are suffering to reach out and seek professional treatment. They start relying on self-managing techniques to cope with the symptoms instead of getting much-needed professional treatment. Bipolar disorder and mood swings can sometimes co-occur with schizophrenia, making it essential to seek comprehensive mental health care.
Emotional symptoms include:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Low self-esteem
- Disorganized
- Social Isolation
Physical symptoms include:
- Disorientation of motor skills
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Distorted speech and thinking process
- Anosognosia
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular diseases
Get Expert Psychiatric Treatment for all Types of Schizophrenia
Our top-rated psychiatrists can assist you in managing:
Paranoid Schizophrenia
This is the most common type, and it often develops later in life. It has positive symptoms, including delusions and hallucinations. However, in this form, there is no impact on the speech or emotions of the patient.
Disorganized Schizophrenia
It is also termed as Hebephrenic Schizophrenia. It impacts the thought process and is characterized by unorganized thought and speech. It has minimal impact on the emotions of the person and tone of voice.
Catatonic Schizophrenia
It is a serious subtype of schizophrenia. The patient shuts down completely with limited expression. He may lose the urge to do the most basic things, including going to the bathroom. It becomes a medical emergency if this state continues for several hours.
Finding Relief from Schizophrenia Together
Schizophrenia is an incurable mental disorder. There is no effective treatment to treat the underlying medical conditions. However, advanced research has made additional treatment options available. Since each person has unique symptoms, only a personalized treatment can effectively treat schizophrenia. Our professional team of psychiatrists works with you to find a treatment plan designed for you and provide lasting results. Often, people avoid treatment due to the stigma attached to schizophrenia. While it is true that this mental health disorder is not curable yet treatable. A diagnosis of schizophrenia doesn’t have to be a life sentence. We will design an appropriate treatment plan for you to manage your symptoms effectively and lead a fulfilling life.
How Does it Work?
Start your Intake Process
After requesting an appointment, one of our Intake Specialists will be contacting you shortly to begin the intake process. Choose a date and time that suits you.
Provide your Details
Fill in your details to book the appointment. You will meet with a doctor after your intake process has been completed.
Voila! Your Appointment is Scheduled
Congratulations on completing the first step towards your mental wellness. You will get a confirmation in your provided email with all the details of your first appointment.
Is a Psychiatrist the Right Choice for Your Mental Health?
If you’re struggling with severe mental health
issues, considering psychiatry might be a beneficial step. Let’s explore why:
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Testimonials
I was so surprised by how simple and convenient it was to set up my first online appointment. The virtual appointments fit perfectly into my busy schedule, and I didn’t even have to leave my house. It’s such a relief knowing help is just a few clicks away
The medications prescribed by my psychiatrist have been life-changing. They listened to my concerns, explained the options, and found the right balance for me. I finally feel like myself again after years of struggling!
What I love most is having a key role in creating my treatment process. A psychiatrist who considers my preferences and adapts based on my response makes all the difference. It's great to be an active part of my own care.
The care team was truly amazing! They are so quick in response to my questions and always make me feel heard and understood. It's so nice to feel that I have such a supportive team that looks after my mental health.
Emergency Numbers and Clinic Locations
988
Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24/7 emotional support.
911
If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local ER.
FAQs
Schizophrenia is a lifelong mental illness that does not have a cure. Most schizophrenia symptoms can be managed with psychiatric medication (mainly antipsychotics and mood stabilizers). Schizophrenia treatment can be most effective when it works in combination with medication and psychotherapy with a supportive family and social support. Fortunately, when schizophrenia is treated over a long time, most people can lead a normal and productive life.
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder is a complex and serious mental health condition that starts with subtle signs. Due to this, it can go unnoticed for many years. One of the greatest challenges is that a person with the disorder doesn’t realize for a long period that they are ill. This delays the much-needed early intervention. A few early signs include irritability, mood swings, isolation from social circles, difficulty in focusing on a task, change in sleep patterns, etc.
Schizophrenia is incurable but often treatable. Some cases can recover fully, but it can’t be termed as cured as there is no sure way of knowing when there will be a setback and when the patient will relapse. Expert psychiatrists term such patients as “in-remission.”
To meet the criteria to be diagnosed as schizophrenic, the patient must experience at least 2 of the below symptoms for six months:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Irregular behavior
- Disoriented speech
- Negative thinking
This criterion is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). An accurate diagnosis aids in deciding a targeted treatment approach that is more effective.
For effective treatment of schizophrenia, antipsychotics are recommended to treat acute episodes of schizophrenia. These medicines control psychosis and hallucinations. A psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia treatment can also prescribe mood stabilizers, such as lithium and valproic acid. To achieve the best results, medication is often paired with psychotherapy.
