December 21, 2016 |
Schizophrenia Treatments
For those suffering from schizophrenia there are various treatments. Dr. Susan Samuels explains the difference between medications and more.
by HN Editorial
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There are various treatments for those suffering from schizophrenia. In this video, Dr. Susan Samuels explains the difference between medication treatments, social skills training, assertive community treatment and psychosocial interventions and treatments. Many of these are challenging and take time to work but it is worth it in the long run to find the right treatment for you.
Reviewed by: Mera Goodman, MD. Review date:
February 28, 2022
Susan Samuels
Dr. Samuels is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry and clinical pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an assistant attending psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
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