Schizophrenia
Treatment for Schizophrenia at Eagle View Behavioral Health
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that can significantly impair a person’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. It affects fundamental systems in the brain, leading to alterations in a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Those with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may experience challenges in distinguishing between what is real and what is not. Additionally, they may struggle to regulate their emotions and express them appropriately. As a chronic mental illness, schizophrenia can cause individuals to feel disconnected from reality. Although less prevalent than other mental health conditions, schizophrenia can be highly debilitating due to its symptoms.
Schizophrenia Treatment
at Eagle View
Eagle View Behavioral Health offers intensive treatment and support for individuals with schizophrenia who require inpatient care due to acute symptoms. Our inpatient program involves a comprehensive assessment upon admission, followed by 24-hour monitoring and care by our team of healthcare professionals. The primary goal of inpatient care is to stabilize the individual’s symptoms, establish a supportive and secure environment, and create a comprehensive treatment plan that can be maintained on an outpatient basis.
Inpatient care for schizophrenia at Eagle View Behavioral Health often includes a combination of medication, therapy, and other supportive interventions to effectively manage symptoms and improve overall functioning. Additional treatment approaches may include family therapy or education, social skills training, and vocational rehabilitation to aid in the individual’s reintegration into their community.
Early Warning Signs of Schizophrenia
Symptoms and warning signs of schizophrenia are different for everyone, and they may develop slowly over a period of years or quickly over a period of months or weeks. Early warning signs of schizophrenia may include:
- Hearing or seeing something that isn’t there
- Feelings of being watched
- Speaking or writing in peculiar or nonsensical ways
- Feeling indifferent to a critical situation
- Deteriorating work or academic performance
- Deteriorating personal hygiene
- Withdrawing from social situations
- Responding irrationally or fearfully to a loved one
- Deteriorating sleep or concentration
- Significant weight loss or gain
If you or someone you know is experiencing these early warning signs for a period lasting longer than two weeks, seek help immediately.
Who is Eligible to Receive Care for Schizophrenia?
Generally, inpatient care for schizophrenia is reserved for individuals experiencing severe symptoms or those at risk of harming themselves or others. The duration of stay in an inpatient facility can vary based on the individual’s specific needs, but has typically become shorter over time due to advancements in medication and other treatments that can more effectively manage symptoms in an outpatient setting.
