More than half of people with schizophrenia are not receiving appropriate care.8 For someone with schizophrenia to get better, it’s important to recognize all symptoms of schizophrenia, including positive, negative and cognitive.
Schizophrenia is a complex condition33 and can resemble other conditions, for example: the negative symptoms of schizophrenia may seem like depression,2 but they are different.3435 In order to rule these out and diagnose schizophrenia, your doctor will make what is known as a differential diagnosis.33
Treatment for schizophrenia may involve a combination of anti-psychotic medications and psychological (talking) therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, art therapy, counseling and psychotherapy.28
Psychiatrists use various scales to help them assess how severe symptoms are and how you are improving once you are receiving treatment.
Comprehensive and ongoing treatment, as well as support from family, can help people with schizophrenia feel better.1217
