Schizophrenia

An estimated 3.7 million Americans face daily challenges related to schizophrenia. Best NP Practice offers personalized care plans for adults and adolescents diagnosed with schizophrenia. Our experienced mental health providers focus on your individual challenges and provide psychotherapy, medications, and other treatment strategies that restore your quality of life. Call our Tampa, FL office today to schedule an in-office or telehealth schizophrenia consultation. You can also book an appointment online.

What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations, and other life-altering symptoms. People with schizophrenia may seem disconnected from reality and struggle to care for themselves on a day-to-day basis.

The root cause of schizophrenia isn’t well understood, but factors that contribute to the disorder include genetic history and brain chemistry. You may be at increased risk for the disorder if you have a family history of schizophrenia, live in extremely stressful environments, or used mind-altering drugs in adolescence.

Best NP Practice provides comprehensive, compassionate care for adults and adolescents with schizophrenia symptoms. Our skilled providers use patient-centric therapy tools to help you regain control over your mental health and protect it in the long term.

What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia symptoms affect how you feel, think, and behave. The primary symptoms of the disorder include:

Disorganized thinking and speech

People with schizophrenia may not speak clearly or give appropriate responses to questions. They may string disjointed words together or talk about unrelated things.

Hallucinations

Hallucinations describe hearing or seeing things that other people can’t. For instance, you may hear voices when no one else is around.

Delusions

Those with delusions believe in things that aren’t true or based on reality. An example of a common schizophrenic delusion is a person’s belief an individual or a governmental agency is following them.

Unmanaged schizophrenia can increase your risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. If you’re thinking of harming yourself or someone else, call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Best NP Practice offers screenings for schizophrenia in-office and through a telehealth platform. Our providers review your symptoms and medical history to determine which treatments are a good fit for you.

How is schizophrenia treated?

There is no cure for schizophrenia. The goal of the schizophrenia treatment plans available at Best NP Practice is to manage your symptoms so you can live an active, productive life.

Your treatment may include:

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy allows you to express your emotions and thoughts in a nonjudgmental space. Our providers also offer strategies you can use to break negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Medications

Antipsychotics and other medications are available to improve your brain chemistry and prevent additional schizophrenic complications.

Call Best NP Practice today to schedule an evaluation for symptoms of schizophrenia or book a consultation online.