Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment in Lawrenceville GA
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders are serious mental health conditions that deeply affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
At Blossom Integrated Psychiatry Healthcare, we understand the complexity of these conditions. We offer comprehensive care through medication, therapy, and lifestyle support, aiming to help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder significantly impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Schizophrenia symptoms include:
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Hallucinations: Seeing or hearing things that aren’t real.
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Delusions: Strongly held false beliefs.
These symptoms can greatly affect daily life and relationships, making professional support essential.
Understanding Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Symptoms
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Hallucinations and Delusions: Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there, and having false beliefs.
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Mood Episodes: Periods of high energy (mania) or low energy (depression).
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Disorganized Thinking: Difficulty organizing thoughts and speech.
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Bizarre Behavior: Acting in unusual ways.
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Difficulty Functioning: Challenges at work, school, or in social settings.
Schizophrenia Causes and Risk Factors in Lawrenceville GA
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are caused by a mix of genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
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Genetic Predisposition: Family history increases risk.
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Brain Chemistry and Structure: Imbalances in brain chemicals like dopamine and glutamate, and abnormalities in brain structure.
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Environmental Factors: Factors like prenatal malnutrition, infections, stress, traumatic events, and substance abuse.
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Psychological Stress: High-stress levels, especially during key developmental times, can trigger symptoms.
Understanding these causes and risk factors is important for early intervention and effective management. At Blossom Integrated Psychiatry Healthcare, we provide personalized treatment plans to address these complex factors.
Schizophrenia Treatment in Lawrenceville GA
Medication
Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants.
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation.
Suicidal thoughts and behavior are common among people with schizophrenia.
If you have a loved one who is in danger of attempting suicide or has made a suicide attempt, make sure someone stays with that person. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Or, if you think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.