what is the best thing to do to people with schizophrenia?

Question

can you give a best therapy?(i mean psychotherapy)
best way to help them?
got site that explain well all athings about schizophrenia?--easy to understand--

Answer 1

Medication, structure, and psychosocial treatment are the best treatments. You can try and do therapy, but from my experience, therapy doesn't really work with most schizophrenics. They lack the insight and they are too disorganized to get any benefit from it. I've tried therapy with schizophrenics and it was difficult. Some high functioning schizophrenics may do well with therapy.
If you are lucky, your local community mental health clinic will have a good mental health program. The program I used to work for was pretty comprehensive. We had psychiatrists and nurses on staff. There was 24 hour Emergency Services. Case managers helped them with Medicaid, housing (Section 8 and such), and job training, amongst other referrals. I worked in the Residential program and I also helped with Medicaid, housing, Social Security. I acted as their payee and helped them with budgeting their money. I made sure they took their meds, took them to doctor's appointments, and helped them with medical instructions (like learning how to take blood sugar). I also taught them other community living skills, like recreation and nutrition. We also had a day program that taught them job skills, allowed them to socialize, and organized mental health advocacy events.
This is a good website:
http://www.reintegration.com/
I get the free Reintegration Today magazine and its very interesting and informative.

Answer 2

I work in a psycgh hospital that specializes in schizophrenia. People can still lead very successful lives with the disorder, however, medication is a key factor. Drugs like Clozaril, Seroquel, Risperdal, Haldol can really help with the auditory hallucinations. Understanding the disorder is also a key player, as well as having a strong support system. Therapy with a skilled doctor helps

Answer 3

The first line pharmacological therapy for schizophrenia is usually the use of antipsychotic medication . The concept of 'curing' schizophrenia is controversial as there are no clear criteria for what might constitute a cure, although some criteria for the remission of symptoms have recently been suggested. Therefore, antipsychotic drugs are only thought to provide symptomatic relief from the positive symptoms of psychosis. The newer atypical antipsychotic medications (such as clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole, and amisulpride) are usually preferred over older typical antipsychotic medications (such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol) due to their favorable side-effect profile. Compared to the typical antipsychotics, the atypicals are associated with a lower incident rate of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia (TD) although they are more likely to induce weight gain and so increase risk for obesity-related diseases. It is still unclear whether newer drugs reduce the chances of developing the rare but potentially life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). While the atypical antipsychotics are associated with less EPS and TD than the conventional antipsychotics, some of the agents in this class (especially olanzapine and clozapine) appear to be associated with metabolic side effects such as weight gain, hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia that must be considered when choosing appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Atypical and typical antipsychotics are generally thought to be equivalent for the treatment of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. It has been suggested by some researchers that the atypicals have some beneficial effects on negative symptoms and cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia, although the clinical significance of these effects has yet to be established. However, recent reviews have suggested that typical antipsychotics, when dosed conservatively, may have similar effects to atypicals. The atypical antipsychotics are much more costly as they are still within patent, whereas the older drugs are available in inexpensive generic forms. Aripiprazole is a drug from a new class of antipsychotic drugs (variously named 'dopamine system stabilizers' or 'partial dopamine agonists'37) that have recently been developed and is now widely licensed to treat schizophrenia.

The efficacy of schizophrenia treatment is often assessed by using standardized assessment methods, one of the most common being the positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS).

Hospitalization may occur with severe episodes. This can be voluntary or (if mental health legislation allows it) involuntary (called civil or involuntary commitment). Mental health legislation may also allow people to be treated against their will. However, in many countries such legislation does not exist, or does not have the power to enforce involuntary hospitalization or treatment.

Answer 4

Treatment


Medication and hospitalization

The first line pharmacological therapy for schizophrenia is usually the use of antipsychotic medication . The concept of 'curing' schizophrenia is controversial as there are no clear criteria for what might constitute a cure, although some criteria for the remission of symptoms have recently been suggested63. Therefore, antipsychotic drugs are only thought to provide symptomatic relief from the positive symptoms of psychosis. The newer atypical antipsychotic medications (such as clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole, and amisulpride) are usually preferred over older typical antipsychotic medications (such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol) due to their favorable side-effect profile. Compared to the typical antipsychotics, the atypicals are associated with a lower incident rate of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia (TD) although they are more likely to induce weight gain and so increase risk for obesity-related diseases. It is still unclear whether newer drugs reduce the chances of developing the rare but potentially life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). While the atypical antipsychotics are associated with less EPS and TD than the conventional antipsychotics, some of the agents in this class (especially olanzapine and clozapine) appear to be associated with metabolic side effects such as weight gain, hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia that must be considered when choosing appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Atypical and typical antipsychotics are generally thought to be equivalent for the treatment of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. It has been suggested by some researchers that the atypicals have some beneficial effects on negative symptoms and cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia, although the clinical significance of these effects has yet to be established. However, recent reviews have suggested that typical antipsychotics, when dosed conservatively, may have similar effects to atypicals.The atypical antipsychotics are much more costly as they are still within patent, whereas the older drugs are available in inexpensive generic forms. Aripiprazole is a drug from a new class of antipsychotic drugs (variously named 'dopamine system stabilizers' or 'partial dopamine agonists'37) that have recently been developed and is now widely licensed to treat schizophrenia.

The efficacy of schizophrenia treatment is often assessed by using standardized assessment methods, one of the most common being the positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS).

Hospitalization may occur with severe episodes. This can be voluntary or (if mental health legislation allows it) involuntary (called civil or involuntary commitment). Mental health legislation may also allow people to be treated against their will. However, in many countries such legislation does not exist, or does not have the power to enforce involuntary hospitalization or treatment.

Answer 5

I just read over my notes from last semester (it's an undergrad class), but it looks like meds are the big one. From there, you've got talk therapies to pretty much help them get along with people: family therapy, behavioral therapy, skills training etc. Your general doctor should be able to refer you to a psychologist / psychiatrist.

Answer 6

The best thing to do is to support them and make sure they continue use of their medication. I have an uncle that's schizophrenic and it only gets tough when he doesn't properly take his meds. If the person is someone you care about, make sure that they stay medicated, attend therapy w/ them (if necessary) and just be supportive. Support is always the best medicine with any illness. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Ensure that they are under the care of a psychiatrist and that they are taking their medication as prescribed. Unless you are a professional it is not recommended that you provide therapy to the person. Look on webmd.com. Good luck.

Answer 8

Most if not all forms of schizophrenia are due to chemical imbalance in the brain, so medication is the best treatment.

Answer 9

My brother-in-law is suffering in this way, and I just want to tell you to take care of yourself. You will not be able to fix it all for them.You need someone to talk this out with. Do what the prescribed treatment calls for, and be there for them in any way that you can. But don't neglect your own existance or you won't be able to "DO" anything for them. God bless you.

Answer 10

My sister is schizophrenic and what I think helped her best was being on medication, going to intense therapy, and I was just there if she needed to talk about anything.