Treatment for schizophrenia, especially medication, can improve a person’s symptoms and help them recognize what’s real and what isn’t. Don’t judge or argue. Avoid judging them or arguing with them about what’s real and what isn’t, even if you have evidence.
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Learn about schizophrenia, a disorder of the mind that affects how you think, feel and behave. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments, including medication, talking therapies and self-help.
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This guideline covers recognising and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in adults. It aims to improve care through early recognition and treatment, and by focusing on long-term recovery. It also recommends checking for coexisting health problems and providing support for family members and carers.
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Learn how schizophrenia is diagnosed by a specialist team using a checklist of symptoms and ruling out other causes. Find out what to do if you or someone else needs help for schizophrenia.
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Current treatments for schizophrenia focus on helping people manage their symptoms, improve day-to-day functioning, and achieve personal life goals, such as completing education, pursuing a career, and having fulfilling relationships.
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Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how you perceive reality. You may experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganised thinking and behaviour, and social withdrawal. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment and living with schizophrenia.
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Learn about the different treatments for schizophrenia, such as medication, talking therapies, arts and creative therapies, and family intervention. Find out how to access treatment and support, and what to consider before taking medication.
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Learn about the different ways to treat schizophrenia, such as talking therapy, medicine, crisis teams and hospital admission. Find out how to get a care plan, an advance statement and support from the NHS.
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Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Find out about medicines, psychosocial interventions, hospital stay, electroconvulsive therapy and coping strategies.
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