Schizophrenia Treatment Plan

The plan includes antipsychotic medications (often second-generation antipsychotics) for positive symptoms, psychological therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy, psychosocial therapy, and cognitive enhancement therapy for cognitive symptoms, and lifestyle adjustments to address proper nutrition and exercise. It also involves family therapy, support groups, and regular monitoring by a healthcare team.

Family therapy educates family members about schizophrenia, develops coping strategies, and enhances support for the patient. It improves family communication, reduces stress, and creates a supportive home environment.

The goals are to manage symptoms, prevent relapses, improve quality of life, reduce positive symptoms like delusions, manage negative symptoms, enhance cognitive function, and support personal goals such as employment and social relationships. Education and long-term management for the patient and their support network are also key.