Schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, even when symptoms have subsided. Treatment with medications and psychosocial therapy can help manage the condition. In some cases, hospitalization may be needed.
But there are some strategies used by treatment team which consists of psychologist and social worker work together to help Schizophernia patients.
Here are some of the following strategies used for treatment:
- Medication:First and Second generation antipsychotic medications are used which manage sign and symptoms with the help of dosage at very low level
- Example of first level antipsychotic :Chlorpromazine
- Example of second level antipsychotic :Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Long-acting injectable antipsychotics:Some antipsychotics may be given as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. They are usually given every two to four weeks, depending on the medication.
- For adults with schizophrenia who do not respond to drug therapy, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be considered. ECT may be helpful for someone who also has depression.
Hospitalization
During crisis periods or times of severe symptoms, hospitalization may be necessary to ensure safety, proper nutrition, adequate sleep and basic hygiene.
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