Schizophrenia
- Positive symptoms
- Hallucinations (visual, auditory, or olfactory)
- Delusions
- Suspiciousness
- Disorganized or abnormal motor behaviour
- Negative Symptoms
- Disorganized Speech or Thinking
- Blunted or flat affect
- Loss of interest in everyday activities
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Irritability or depressed mood
- Trouble sleeping
- Cognitive Symptoms
- Disorganized thinking, such as trouble focusing or paying attention
- Lack of insight
- Poor decision making
- Problems learning information and applying it
How is Schizophrenia treated?
Often medication prescribed by a doctor or psychiatrist can help reduce the intensity of symptoms. Additionally,
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help to reduce symptoms and enhance a person’s daily functioning by reducing
stress and improving social skills.
Family therapy may also be helpful to help loved ones better understand the disorder.
If you or someone you know is struggling with schizophrenia,
contact us to see how we can help.