Schizophrenia Treatment
Our treatment for schizophrenia empowers individuals to overcome schizophrenia with compassionate care and expert guidance. Schizophrenia is characterized by predominantly Delusions (false but firm belief in something) and Hallucinations (false perception) with overall deterioration in one’s personality. Delusion is the false and firm belief of something which does not go with patient’s social, economical and cultural background.
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At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we are committed to transforming lives by providing comprehensive mental health support and rehabilitation services. Located in the heart of Pune, our center offers a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment where individuals battling schizophrenia and other mental health challenges can find hope and healing.
With a team of experienced mental health professionals, we strive to empower our patients to regain control of their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Specialized Care for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that requires a tailored and holistic approach. At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we provide specialized programs designed to address the unique needs of individuals living with schizophrenia. Our evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, and group counseling, aim to help patients manage symptoms, improve social interactions, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists works closely with each patient to create a personalized treatment plan that ensures effective care. We also prioritize family involvement, offering guidance and support to loved ones as they navigate the recovery journey together.
FAQs
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is type of psychological disorder affecting person’s speech, behavior, thinking ability, work and social functioning to variable extent. It is considered most severe of all psychological disorders.
How many people are affected with Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia affects 1% of general population.
Do all the patients with Schizophrenia have same presentation?
No. Schizophrenia has 4-5 subtypes having different clinical presentation other than the general features of Schizophrenia. Paranoid subtype presents with prominent delusions and hallucinations. Hebephrenic variety presents with disorganization in speech and behavior, aimless wandering, impaired self-care, silly smiling. Catatonic subtype presents with mutism, posturing, incontinence, stupor or aggression. Residual and Simple subtype presents with prominent negative symptoms.
What are the general symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia generally presents with 3 symptoms clusters Positive, Negative and Cognitive domains.
Positive symptoms consist of Delusions (defined as false, firm and unshakable belief which is held in contradiction to the person’s educational, cultural and social background), Hallucinations (defined as perception in absence of stimulus which can be auditory, visual, olfactory, tactile and gustatory), Disorganization (in speech and behavior) and unprovoked aggression.
Negative symptoms consist of Anhedonia (lack of interest in all activities), Apathy (lack of emotion), Avolition (lack of motivation), and Asociality.
Cognitive symptoms consist of Impairment in higher or executive functioning, Attentional deficits, Impaired short term or working memory.
Is Schizophrenia same as Split personality?
No. Split personality is different from Schizophrenia and now referred as a Dissociative identity disorder.
Can a person with Schizophrenia marry?
It is highly individual decision but correct advice is that after informing the other party completely about the illness of person by taking them in confidence one can think of marriage in Schizophrenic patient.
How long the treatment has to be continued?
It depends on lot of factors. But mostly it is long term treatment. A small number of patients remain asymptomatic after first episode is treated.
Do medications used to treat Schizophrenia affect kidneys or any other system in the body?
Not exactly. Mostly the drugs are fairly safe and risk of any systemic side effects is at par with drugs used to other chronic medical illnesses.
What is the role of rehabilitation in Schizophrenia?
It is general assumption that positive symptoms respond fairly well to medications but negative and cognitive symptoms do not respond so well. This can be tackled with the help of structured rehabilitation program focused on improving lost social skills.
Can Schizophrenia patient be potentially dangerous?
No. Not all patients potentially dangerous. Very few patients who have extreme paranoia and feel a threat to their own life from some particular individual or group of individuals can have a risk of extreme violent behavior.
Start Your Journey to Recovery
At Samyak Mental Health Care, De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, offering compassionate care and proven therapies to help you reclaim your life. If you or a loved one is struggling with schizophrenia or other mental health challenges, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Together, let’s build a path toward healing, hope, and a brighter future. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and services in Pune.