People who have schizophrenia may often seem out of touch with reality, and this can cause distress to them and their families. As a complex mental health condition, schizophrenia can significantly impact how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with the world. And although it is often misunderstood, with the help of proper treatment and support, individuals living with schizophrenia can lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia (hallucinations, delusions) with mood disorder symptoms (depression or mania). Symptoms such as disruptions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior typically begin in late adolescence or early adulthood and can vary in severity.
Common Symptoms of Schizophrenia
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things not present)
- Delusions (strongly held false beliefs)
- Disorganized thinking and speech
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Withdrawal from social interactions
- Reduced motivation or emotional expression
Schizophrenia Treatment
Effective treatment for schizophrenia usually includes:
- Antipsychotic medications that help to manage hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
- Supportive therapy to strengthen coping skills and reduce risk of relapse.
- Lifestyle support such as sleep regulation, structured routines, and stress management.
How Reverent Health Psychiatry Helps with Schizophrenia Treatment
Living with schizophrenia requires consistent, skilled care. At Reverent Health Psychiatry, we offer:
- Medication management to help reduce symptoms and stabilize mood and thought processes.
- Supportive therapy to help patients develop coping strategies and build daily living skills.
- Referrals for specialized psychotherapy when full, ongoing therapeutic support is needed.
- Collaborative care planning that includes patients and families in treatment decisions.
Our telepsychiatry services make treatment accessible, consistent, and discreet, reducing the challenges of traveling to appointments while ensuring continuity of care.
Take the first step toward stability and healing
Book a confidential telepsychiatry consultation today with Reverent Health Psychiatry in New York and Tennessee.