Mastering the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Since no blood test or brain scan exists for schizophrenia, a great deal of attention must be paid to the constellation of symptoms that best define schizophrenia to ensure accurate diagnosis.
References
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5 Diagnostic Classification in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2013). doi:10.1176/ appi.books.9780890425596.x00 diagnosticclassification
- WHO. International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems – 10th revision. World Heal. Organ. (2011).
Treating Schizophrenia
The goal of schizophrenia treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of psychotic episodes, as well as to improve the functional capacity and quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia, ultimately resulting in patient recovery and reintegration.
References
Haller, C. S., Padmanabhan, J. L., Lizano, P., Torous, J. & Keshavan, M. Recent advances in understanding schizophrenia. F1000Prime Rep. 6, 1–11 (2014).
