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Hi, i'm joy. male - 21 i'm suffering from schizophrenia. can anyone help me.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Types of help: Dear joy -- if suffering from schizophrenia, you can get personalized help and treatment from your own psychiatrist in your own community. On healthtap we can help by answering informational questions, but cannot diagnose, prescribe medications, or do psychotherapy. I hope this helps differentiate the forms of help which can be provided in each context.

Answered 1/11/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Schizophrenia: Recommend comprehensive eval by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist to accurately diagnose Schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications are indicated & antidepressants may be needed for cooccurring depression. Psychoeducation for the patient & family is important as is psychotherapy (such as cognitive behavioral therapy), a strong support system & a community based treatment team.

Answered 1/11/2021

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