Schizophrenia Treatment Centers

In fact, about one person out of 100 may develop schizophrenia. There is no shame in accepting that you are afflicted with this disorder, neither is there shame in seeking professional psychiatric care to counter it.

There is no known cause of schizophrenia. Researchers can only speculate and point their fingers at genetics, environment, or a combination of both.

What we do know for certain about schizophrenia is that it proves to be an almost insurmountable challenge to the patient, making it hard for him or her to differentiate between reality and hallucination. Furthermore, there is also difficulty in thinking clearly, managing emotions, relating to other people, and functioning in a social sense. Thus, early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and management.

But worry not; schizophrenia does not necessarily equal a life sentence. Once carefully diagnosed, this disorder is treatable, controllable, and manageable. Rest assured that with early diagnosis and proper treatment, there’s always hope for schizophrenia patients to still lead regular lives and develop healthy relationships.

While the general public often mistakes it as being one and the same with “split personality” disorder, what schizophrenia actually does is separate the patient from reality, and not into multiple personalities. It is also important to note that most schizophrenics do not display violent behavior or pose a threat to the safety of others.

Below are early indications to look out for if you suspect someone of having this disorder:

While these early warning signs may point to conditions other than schizophrenia, it is imperative that you seek professional medical intervention as soon as possible in order for proper diagnosis and treatment to take place.

The main symptoms characterizing schizophrenia are the following:

However, there is no black and white in schizophrenia. Signs and symptoms may differ from one person to another, whether in the pattern or gravity of the condition.

Schizophrenia has a detrimental effect on patients’ thoughts, views, and behavior, leaving them with a distorted perception of what is real and what is not. When left undiagnosed and untreated, schizophrenics may also have to face the following difficulties:

There is no known cure for schizophrenia, but it can be treated and managed. Patients who have been diagnosed and have undergone the necessary treatment and medication to somehow counteract the destructive symptoms of the disorder have a better chance of leading normal lives.

Like diabetes or high blood pressure, schizophrenia is a long term condition that requires a strict and sustained adherence to prescription medication. With our help, a treatment plan to suit your particular needs can be designed, efficiently reversing the symptoms, avoiding hospitalization, and keeping relapses at bay.

Aside from emphasizing the need for strict adherence to doctors’ prescriptions, we also make it a point to incorporate the following principles into our treatment program: