Schizophrenia Treatment
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Soteria Project - another treatment choice
Mosher Soteria
self-help submit a link
Q & A about medication
MUSC Health
Psychiatrist, who specializes in psychotic disorders, answers important questions about medication, the standard schizophrenia treatment.
Details on medications
Healthy Place
Conventional and atypical antipsychotics for schizophrenia treatment. Click on each medication for details. Links to other medication articles included.
Coping with schizophrenia
Helpguide
Informative overview about schizophrenia treatment options including medical coverage, housing, and coping for loved ones. Includes links to other valuable resources!
Very recent studies explore the effectiveness of various medications and comprehensive schizophrenia treatment. Includes some jargon, but informative overall.
Risperdal approved for kids and adolescents
New York Times
The drug risperdal was just approved for schizophrenia treatment among kids and adolescents.
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ECT to treat severe schizophrenia
Mayo Clinic
Clear-cut overview provides information on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), an option for schizophrenia treatment for severe patients or those unresponsive to meds.
Importance of comprehensive treatment
Healthology
Experts discuss creating a comprehensive schizophrenia treatment with medication, psychotherapy, and support. Author adds his father's personal struggle to the dialogue.
Typical and atypical antipsychotics
Mental Help Net
Provides information on the first line for schizophrenia treatment: first and second generation antipsychotics.
Comparing atypical antipsychotics
Schizophrenia Connection
Fairly good quick reference compares atypical antipsychotics for schizophrenia treatment.
Overview of treatment options
The National Institute of Mental Health
Great section on schizophrenia treatment, including medication and psychosocial therapy. Also provides information on participating in clinical trials.
Older antipsychotics cheaper and effective
Washington Post
Newer antipsychotics for schizophrenia treatment are better but more expensive. Article presents research findings questioning the better part.
Discusses the therapeutic nature of art therapy for schizophrenia treatment through the personal story of Jerome, an artist and patient.

