Schizophrenia: Beyond Stereotypes
Modern care emphasises recovery, not just symptom control.
Dr. Élise Rambert
Psychiatrist
- Positive: hallucinations, delusions
- Negative: blunted affect, social withdrawal, lack of motivation
- Cognitive: attention, working memory difficulties
Treatment pillars
- Antipsychotic medication (long-acting injectables improve adherence)
- Family education
- Supported employment and education
- Cognitive remediation
Early intervention
Specialised early-psychosis services within 1-2 years of onset significantly improve outcomes.
Comorbidities
Cardiovascular and metabolic risk is high — partly from medication. Active monitoring matters as much as psychiatric care.
People with schizophrenia are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
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