What are the treatment options for disorganized schizophrenia?
Disorganized schizophrenia is a condition that lasts throughout life – it is a chronic condition. Patients with disorganized schizophrenia need treatment on a permanent basis; even when symptoms seem to have gone away – a time when patients may be inclined to feel that they are fine and require no more help. Treatment is basically the same for all forms of schizophrenia; there are variations depending on the severity and types of symptoms, the health of the patient, his/her age, as well as some other factors. A team of health care professionals will be involved in treating a person with disorganized schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can affect many areas of the patient’s life – thus the team will include a wide range of dedicated professionals, including: • A case worker • A GP (general practitioner, primary care physician, family doctor) • A pediatrician • A pharmacist • A psychiatric nurse • A psychiatrist • A psychotherapist • A social worker • Members of the patient’s family Treatment o
