“What is the best treatment for schizophrenia?”
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. What is the best treatment for schizophrenia?
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There are different types of schizophrenia. for example PTSD soldiers at first had this with schizophrenia maybe cause they experienced alien abduction or GOD. In part you know you. What do you believe? The key to this is they don't want you to be a danger to society or yourself. Its best to seek the stem of how it began and mental health specialists can answer this not an online forum.
Hi, Thank you for your question. There are many different types of therapies to treat schizophrenia.
*Cognitive Behavior Therapy* (CBT) can help change thinking and behavior. A therapist will show you ways to deal with voices and hallucinations <https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations>. With a combination of CBT sessions and medication, the client can eventually tell what triggers their psychotic episodes (times when hallucinations or delusions <https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/delusional-disorder> flare up) and how to reduce or stop them. CBT can help you feel less distressed about your psychotic experiences, feel less depressed and anxious, reduce alcohol and drug use, deal with suicidal thoughts, and overcome feelings of hopelessness.
*Cognitive Enhancement Therapy *(CET) is also called cognitive remediation. It teaches people how to better recognize social cues, or triggers, and improve their attention, memory, and ability to organize their thoughts. It combines computer-based brain training
<https://www.webmd.com/news/breaking-news/brain-training/brain-training-promise> and group sessions.
*Psychoeducation* helps people with schizophrenia (and their partner or family) understand the illness. Psychoeducation programs explain about symptoms, treatment options, recovery, and services that can help. You can have psychoeducation individually or in groups. It can include written information, videos, websites, meetings, or discussions with your case manager or psychiatrist. Your family can help you understand your diagnosis and support you in your treatment. Family psychoeducation programs help the person with schizophrenia and their family communicate better and solve problems. Family psychoeducation is also good for family members. It can be very upsetting to see someone you love become unwell with schizophrenia.
*Medications* include newer antipsychotic drugs which are also called second-generation or atypical antipsychotics. They’re newer than first-generation drugs. They generally cause fewer side effects, such as repetitive or involuntary movements like eye blinking, than older
antipsychotics. Second-generation antipsychotics work about equally as well as older drugs. The one exception is clozapine, which is effective against schizophrenia but doesn’t respond to other treatments.
*Electroconvulsive Therapy* (ECT) which attaches electrodes to the person's scalp. While they’re under general anesthesia, doctors send a small electric shock to the brain. A course of ECT therapy usually involves 2-3 treatments per week for several weeks. Each shock treatment causes a controlled seizure. A series of treatments over time leads to improvement in mood and thinking. Scientists don’t fully understand exactly how ECT and the controlled seizures it causes help, although some researchers think that ECT-induced seizures may affect the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. It can help when medications no longer work or if severe depression or catatonia makes treating the illness difficult. Living With Schizophrenia
Most people with this condition do get better with treatment and support. Exercise, eat healthy foods, manage your stress, and stay connected with your loved ones. Staying mentally and physically strong can help you feel more in charge of your illness and your life. People with schizophrenia do best if they have:
- medication and psychological treatment together – not just one or the
other
- medications to manage depression or anxiety if needed
- education about their illness (individual psychoeducation)
- a supportive partner, family member or friend involved in their care
- access to a 24-hour crisis support
- a mental health professional who takes care of planning and
coordinating their individual care (case management)
- support to find and keep a job or continuing education
- somewhere safe and affordable to live
- support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
*Cognitive Behavior Therapy* (CBT) can help change thinking and behavior. A therapist will show you ways to deal with voices and hallucinations <https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations>. With a combination of CBT sessions and medication, the client can eventually tell what triggers their psychotic episodes (times when hallucinations or delusions <https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/delusional-disorder> flare up) and how to reduce or stop them. CBT can help you feel less distressed about your psychotic experiences, feel less depressed and anxious, reduce alcohol and drug use, deal with suicidal thoughts, and overcome feelings of hopelessness.
*Cognitive Enhancement Therapy *(CET) is also called cognitive remediation. It teaches people how to better recognize social cues, or triggers, and improve their attention, memory, and ability to organize their thoughts. It combines computer-based brain training
<https://www.webmd.com/news/breaking-news/brain-training/brain-training-promise> and group sessions.
*Psychoeducation* helps people with schizophrenia (and their partner or family) understand the illness. Psychoeducation programs explain about symptoms, treatment options, recovery, and services that can help. You can have psychoeducation individually or in groups. It can include written information, videos, websites, meetings, or discussions with your case manager or psychiatrist. Your family can help you understand your diagnosis and support you in your treatment. Family psychoeducation programs help the person with schizophrenia and their family communicate better and solve problems. Family psychoeducation is also good for family members. It can be very upsetting to see someone you love become unwell with schizophrenia.
*Medications* include newer antipsychotic drugs which are also called second-generation or atypical antipsychotics. They’re newer than first-generation drugs. They generally cause fewer side effects, such as repetitive or involuntary movements like eye blinking, than older
antipsychotics. Second-generation antipsychotics work about equally as well as older drugs. The one exception is clozapine, which is effective against schizophrenia but doesn’t respond to other treatments.
*Electroconvulsive Therapy* (ECT) which attaches electrodes to the person's scalp. While they’re under general anesthesia, doctors send a small electric shock to the brain. A course of ECT therapy usually involves 2-3 treatments per week for several weeks. Each shock treatment causes a controlled seizure. A series of treatments over time leads to improvement in mood and thinking. Scientists don’t fully understand exactly how ECT and the controlled seizures it causes help, although some researchers think that ECT-induced seizures may affect the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. It can help when medications no longer work or if severe depression or catatonia makes treating the illness difficult. Living With Schizophrenia
Most people with this condition do get better with treatment and support. Exercise, eat healthy foods, manage your stress, and stay connected with your loved ones. Staying mentally and physically strong can help you feel more in charge of your illness and your life. People with schizophrenia do best if they have:
- medication and psychological treatment together – not just one or the
other
- medications to manage depression or anxiety if needed
- education about their illness (individual psychoeducation)
- a supportive partner, family member or friend involved in their care
- access to a 24-hour crisis support
- a mental health professional who takes care of planning and
coordinating their individual care (case management)
- support to find and keep a job or continuing education
- somewhere safe and affordable to live
- support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The best treatment would be medication management for your symptoms and therapy.
Hello and thank you for your question, usually, the best treatment for schizophrenia is medication and therapy. Each case is different though, so consulting with your psychiatrist and PCM is very important so that the appropriate treatment and level of care can be established for you.
The best treatment is medication and make sure your life is not stressful because that can trigger the episodes more.
Therapy, medication, healthy network of support, healthy eating, and faith based practices.
Check this link out...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449
