Plan On Long Term Hospitalization.

Not all people suffering from schizophrenia require long-term hospitalization. Some persons with this disorder live with family members or in group homes. If a person has schizophrenia symptoms for the first time, or if they continue to have schizophrenia symptoms despite therapy and medication, they may be hospitalized. Since the 1990s, there has been a steady growth in the number of publications and research on schizophrenia.

Some typical schizophrenia treatment modalities include:

• Therapeutic methods that block dopamine receptors in the brain (e.g., antipsychotic medications)
• Behavioral and psychotherapy, with the overall goal to address cognitive impairments and improve memory
• Improving psychosocial interactions (e.g., workplace rehabilitation)

The length of a person's treatment will be determined by how they respond to treatment techniques. The Mayo Clinic states that schizophrenia symptoms require lifetime treatment, however long-term institutionalization may not be required unless symptoms are severe.