07.01.2016 Views

Downloadable_Slides

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Relapse Prevention<br />

• Relapse<br />

– Most patients will relapse if antipsychotics are discontinued<br />

– Interferes with normal psychosocial development<br />

– Interferes with educational and vocational achievements<br />

– Risk of harm to self, others, or property higher during active psychosis<br />

– Risk of involuntary hospitalization increases<br />

– Prognosis may be negatively impacted<br />

• Some people have worse schizophrenia than others<br />

– 10% to 15% highly treatment resistant<br />

– 10% to 15% benign course<br />

• Treatment approach<br />

– Collaborative, informed decision making<br />

– Relapse prevention planning and monitoring<br />

– Early recognition and intervention if symptoms return

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!