Patient Management

Schizophrenia is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by chronic psychotic symptoms and significant psychosocial impairment. Its etiology involves complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors, though no single...
CURATED BY: Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Patient Management Guidelines

American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines

Presented in a standardized format, the American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Guidelines for the Pharmacotherapy of Schizophrenia in Adults

The journal Schizophrenia outlines clinical practice guidelines that synthesize data and evidence to bolster patient treatment and illness outcomes.

The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists Resources

The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists present more than half a dozen educational resources for both patients and clinicians who experience and treat schizophrenia, respectively.

Articles

Empowering Families: Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia Care

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting millions globally, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive deficits, leading to psychosocial challenges...
CURATED BY:
Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Schizophrenia’s Negative Symptoms: Addressing the Unmet Medical Need

Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder marked by positive symptoms (eg, delusions, hallucinations) and negative symptoms (eg, avolition, anhedonia). While antipsychotics...
CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Rising Global Burden of Mental Disorders Highlights Need for Preventive Strategies in Low-Income Countries

Mental disorders are a major public health issue, with the 2019 Global Burden of Disease report showing a rise in...
CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Importance of Social Motivation in Interpersonal Functioning For Patients With Schizophrenia

Motivation, particularly social motivation, plays a crucial role in interpersonal functioning for individuals with schizophrenia, yet its impact, separate from...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Marijuana Use and Schizophrenia Risk

Researchers studied the impact of low-level marijuana (MJ) use on cognitive maturation and schizophrenia risk in adolescents. Two samples, primarily...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Study Highlights Severe Schizophrenia in Homeless Women in India, Excluding Substance Use

Studies of schizophrenia and homelessness are often complicated by comorbid substance use. In India, however, women with schizophrenia and homelessness...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C
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