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Mental Illness Awareness Week 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan • 0 Comments

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Schizophrenia FAQ's

Medications

Although schizophrenia is not yet a “curable” illness, it is TREATABLE. The proper treatment includes the following four stepping stones to recovery:
Medication to lessen symptoms and prevent relapse. Psychosocial rehabilitation to help men and women reintegrate into the community and regain social, educational and occupational functioning. Psychoeducation for individuals and families to help solve problems, deal with stress and cope with the illness and its complications. Empowerment and Recovery training to deal with loss of sense of self and to deal with the various traumas associated with schizophrenia.
There are two categories of medications:

i) Typicals – These are the older or “standard” antipsychotics introduced in [...]

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