Schizophrenia

An estimated 1% of people in the United States live with schizophrenia and need high-quality, consistent care. At MB Wellness Associates, diagnostic evaluations are available for adolescents and adults who experience hallucinations, disorganized speech, and other troubling symptoms of schizophrenia. The skilled mental health team value the time they spend learning about each person’s needs. They specialize in advanced therapy techniques and medication management to support your ongoing care. Call the Richardson, Texas, office today to schedule a schizophrenia consultation for yourself or a loved one. You can also book an appointment online.

What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex brain disorder that affects how an individual interprets reality. The condition causes disordered thinking, hallucinations, and other serious symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day function. For some, schizophrenia can become debilitating.

The root cause of schizophrenia isn’t well understood, but your genetic background, environment, and brain chemistry imbalances can play a role.

Your risk for the condition may be increased if you have a family member with schizophrenia or if you use mind-altering drugs without medical supervision during adolescence. Warning signs of schizophrenia often start in the early to mid-20s and rarely occur after age 45.

MB Wellness Associates provides diagnostic evaluations for adults and children with schizophrenia symptoms. The team personalizes a care plan to relieve your symptoms and protect your long-term mental wellness.

When should I seek medical attention for schizophrenia?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation with the MB Wellness Associates team if you or a loved one experience schizophrenia symptoms like:

• Lack of emotion
• Seeing or hearing things that don’t exist (hallucinations)
• False beliefs not based in reality (delusions)
• Disorganized thoughts or speech
• Abnormal or excessive movements
• Reduced ability to care for self (poor hygiene, social isolation)

Schizophrenia symptoms can change in severity and frequency depending on the individual. In some cases, schizophrenia symptoms may go into a period of remission, and in other cases, symptoms are always present.

How is schizophrenia treated?

Schizophrenia is a lifelong condition that requires ongoing care. The MB Wellness Associates team works closely with you to keep your symptoms well-controlled and prevent them from getting worse.

Your treatment plan may include a combination of therapies, including:

• Psychotherapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Stress reduction techniques
• Social and occupational therapy

The mental health specialists can also prescribe antipsychotics and other psychiatric medications to improve your cognitive function. Medication management services are available to lower your risk factors for unwanted side effects that can occur with the use of certain medications.

The team continues to supervise your progress and ensure your treatment is working well. They can adjust your medications when necessary and provide additional resources that support your mental, emotional, and physical wellness as you cope with schizophrenia challenges. 

Call MB Wellness Associates today to schedule a schizophrenia evaluation or book a consultation online.