Patient Management

Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder marked not only by positive and negative symptoms but also by core cognitive and social cognitive impairments, which often begin before the onset...
CURATED BY: Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

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

Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia: The Critical Role of Patients and Families

This comprehensive review examines the role of relapse prevention interventions in helping patients with schizophrenia and their families manage and...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Molecular Imaging in Schizophrenia: Advancing Personalized Care

Researchers of a recent systematic review evaluated 56 longitudinal studies using positron emission tomography and single photon emission computed tomography...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Advancing Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Challenges and New Approaches

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) impacts nearly one-third of patients who do not respond to dopamine-blocking antipsychotic medications....
CURATED BY:
Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Improving Primary Care Management of Psychosis and Schizophrenia: Key Findings

Researchers of a recent study explored the detection and management of first psychotic episodes and established schizophrenia within the primary...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Forging New Paths: Reducing Recidivism in Individuals With Serious Mental Illness

Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are overrepresented in the criminal legal system, with...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Improving Social Cognition Assessments in Schizophrenia: Bridging Research and Reality

People with schizophrenia face significant challenges in daily life, including difficulties forming relationships, maintaining employment, and engaging in social activities....
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C
Share