Medication
Medication is vital for managing schizophrenia, effectively addressing symptoms, and improving quality of life.
Helping provide families with a reason to hope and the means to cope.
There is no cure for schizophrenia, but effective treatments are available.
It’s essential for individuals with serious mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, to learn about and actively manage their conditions. Medication is crucial to treatment, helping manage symptoms and enabling participation in therapy and rehabilitation. Navigating medications can be daunting, but there are resources and supports available to help you.
Medication is vital for managing schizophrenia, effectively addressing symptoms, and improving quality of life.
Therapy complements medication by offering vital support and coping strategies for living well with schizophrenia.
Rehabilitation empowers individuals with schizophrenia to regain independence and improve their quality of life.
The first step for treating schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. These medications help to relieve the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. Many options are available, and it can take time to find the medication that works best for each person. Taking medications as directed is critical for avoiding relapses.
learn moreOnce the main symptoms of schizophrenia have been relieved by medications, people can explore a range of therapy and rehabilitation options to manage their illness and improve their quality of life. This can include cognitive remediation, cognitive behavioural therapy, social skills training, supported work programs, etc. These options should be discussed with a healthcare provider to find what will work best for each person.
Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined
Listen to ‘Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined,’ where we chat about schizophrenia with family members, medical professionals, and people with lived experience.
Find your local assessment centre.
If you are not in immediate crisis but think you may be experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia or psychosis, find a mental health professional near you to get assessed. Call 8-1-1 to find a mental health assessment centre in your community or find a local EPI centre near you.
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