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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is unique among mental health illnesses in that treatments are specific, and many health professionals don’t have the training to treat it correctly. That’s where we are different—our clinic is equipped with psychiatrists who specialize in treating and managing schizophrenia, which is more common than most think. We tackle the layered complexity of schizophrenia, which often exists in tandem with other disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and other mental health disorders.
Your support network plays a pivotal role in recovery. That’s why we extend our resources to provide individualized support and education to family and friends.
Not Sure if You Need Help?
This should not be used to replace the recommendations or diagnoses provided by a medical or mental health professional. We encourage you to share your results with a mental healthcare professional who can help you determine the next steps that are right for you.
At Mind Therapy Clinic, patients with schizophrenia are treated by our expert psychiatrists with a focus on medication and interaction skills building.
Schizophrenia Symptoms May Include:
Hallucinations
Delusions
Thought disorder
Movement disorder
Loss of motivation and/or enjoyment in daily activities
Withdrawal from social life
Difficulty showing emotions
Difficulty functioning
Difficulty processing and retaining information
Trouble focusing or paying attention
Personalized Treatments
Medication and skills building treatments are provided by our expert psychiatrists.
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Schizophrenia most typically first presents symptoms in the late teens or early adulthood. The diagnosis can be complicated at this age as this is a period in which many individuals experiment with or regularly use drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs can provoke psychosis. Careful psychiatric evaluation and neuropsychological evaluation are important in making an accurate diagnosis.
Medication
Antipsychotic drugs are typically used for the management of schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Some patients, do not respond to medications, and a few may seem not to need them. Since it is difficult to predict which patients will fall into what groups, it is essential to have each individual treatment plan for long-term follow-up, so that the treatment can be adjusted and problems are addressed in a timely manner.
Family Therapy and Education:
Research has consistently shown that people with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses who have involved families fare better than those who battle the condition alone. If possible, all family members should be involved in the long term treatment plan.
Individual Psychotherapy:
This involves regular sessions between the patient and a psychotherapist focused on past or current problems, thoughts, feelings or relationships. Through this contact with a trained professional, people with schizophrenia become able to understand more about the illness, to learn about themselves and to better handle the struggles of their daily lives. They become better able to differentiate between what is real and, by contrast, what is not and can acquire beneficial problem-solving skills.
Based on your specific needs and diagnosis, we offer comprehensive and effective programs to help you find relief now and into the future. They include a continuum of care from outpatient to intensive patient, partial hospitalization programming to supportive housing.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Personalized and multidisciplinary IOP programs are designed to address mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. In-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions are available for those needing greater flexibility.
3 Day IOP
Includes a minimum of 10 hours of treatment per week, comprised of six or more 90-minute therapy groups.
4 Day IOP
Includes at least two additional group therapy sessions of three hours or more.
5 Day IOP
Includes a minimum of two group therapy sessions or three hours of therapeutic treatments per day.
Includes:
Individual psychotherapy sessions minimum once per week
Psychiatric medication prescription and management
Family sessions (generally bi-weekly)
Case management services of up to two (2) hours per month.
Family work, parent consultation
Psychological testing
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The PHP program provides intensive support without 24-hour supervision. As an alternative to a hospital or residential program, PHP offers comprehensive, short-term treatment with a complete team of clinicians under one roof. The full-day program is attended 4–5 days a week.
Conditions Addressed
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
Borderline & Other Personality Disorders
Substance Dependence & Co-occurring Disorders
Trauma & PTSD
Interpersonal Conflict
And More
Services Provided
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy
Case Management
Group Therapy
Psychiatric Intervention: Medication, TMS & More
Supportive Housing*
Group Therapy
Learn about coping strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms and gain a better understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that perpetuate anxiety—all within a caring and supportive environment.
What You’ll Learn
Effective social skills
Anxiety management skills
How to develop an understanding of others
Communication skills
The steps toward positive growth
How to define and create a path to achieve your goals
What You’ll Gain
A deepened self-awareness
Improved relationships
Structure for daily, short-range, and long-range commitments
New effective and creative life skills
Emotional stabilization and symptom reduction
The ability to identify the next step
We’re dedicated to providing valuable information and support for anyone who is struggling with mental health issues. Our extensive options for group therapy are led by highly experienced medical professionals. Explore our informative articles to help you better understand and manage your anxiety. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive community where you can learn, connect, and grow.
Group Therapies
Discover our group therapy options, specially designed to equip you with essential skills and tools to manage your well being for the long term. Our sessions are led by a team of highly-qualified and experienced professionals committed to providing you with the highest quality care.
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