It’s no secret to those of us that work in the mental health arena that schizophrenics often relapse to the active, observable symptoms of schizophrenia (delusions, hallucinations, exaggeration, disorganization) due to medication non-compliance. The three primary reasons for this are as follows: In an active psychotic state, non-compliance is fueled by paranoia – which dictates [...]
Natural History, What Gets Better, What Doesn’t Approximately 85 percent of older adults with schizophrenia live in communities with support, 13 percent reside in nursing homes, one percent in state or county hospitals and 0.5 percent in veterans hospitals. Positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganization) improve with age. Negative symptoms (apathy, anhedonia, avolition) also improve with [...]
“Fat” is a bad word in our society, but omega-3 fatty acids are one of the superstars when it comes to improving nerve conduction. High levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the brain also reduce neuroinflammation, a factor commonly seen in people with depression. Cell membranes consist partly of omega-3s, which make it easier for [...]