The following are associated with a good prognosis of full recovery
from schizophrenia:
- Being female.
- Rapid onset
of symptoms.
- No family
history of schizophrenia.
- Short period
of symptoms.
- Strong family
and friend support and employment.
- A stressful
event responsible for bringing on the illness.
The mainstay of TREATMENT for SCHIZOPHRENIA
today is antiphsychotics. These drugs bring balance back to
the brain's chemistry by reducing the effect of excess dopamine.
The individual will need to be hospitalized initially until the acute
phase of schizophrenia is controlled after which they can return home
for periodic follow-up with their psychiatrist. If they are symptom
free for some time they will be tried off medication and if successful
discharged from psychiatric care.
