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Residential Treatment Centers for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that causes disruptions in how a person behaves, thinks, and feels. The symptoms are persistent, and in many people can be disabling. In addition to hallucinations and delusions, symptoms of schizophrenia can also include extremely chaotic behavior, incoherent speech, memory problems, trouble focusing, and even catatonic states. At Arbor Wellness, our residential treatment centers for Schizophrenia help individuals manage their symptoms and live a life well-balanced.
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WHAT CAUSES SCHIZOPHRENIA?
Schizophrenia affects approximately 2.6 million people in the United States, which equals 1.1 percent of the population. In most people, initial signs of this disorder appear somewhere between a person’s late teens to their very early 30s. Sadly, only about 40 percent of people suffering from this condition get the help they need.
At Arbor Wellness, our residential treatment centers for schizophrenia offer effective treatment options to as many people as possible. There are several different factors that are thought to influence a person’s likelihood of developing this disorder:
Genetics: Like many other conditions, schizophrenia can run in families. Studies have found that there is not one specific gene that causes it, but it is rather the result of many different genes. This means that, even if someone in your family has it, it does not guarantee that you will develop symptoms as well.
Environment: Some environmental factors, including poverty, poor nutrition during fetal development, and living in stressful surroundings, can all influence the development of schizophrenia.
Brain Structure: Studies have found that certain abnormalities in a person’s brain structure or chemical balance can also lead to schizophrenia. These abnormalities can begin before birth, or can begin during puberty.
Genetics: Like many other conditions, schizophrenia can run in families. Studies have found that there is not one specific gene that causes it, but it is rather the result of many different genes. This means that, even if someone in your family has it, it does not guarantee that you will develop symptoms as well.
Environment: Some environmental factors, including poverty, poor nutrition during fetal development, and living in stressful surroundings, can all influence the development of schizophrenia.
Brain Structure: Studies have found that certain abnormalities in a person’s brain structure or chemical balance can also lead to schizophrenia. These abnormalities can begin before birth, or can begin during puberty.
How Does a Residential Treatment Center Treat Schizophrenia?
Medications are an important part of schizophrenia treatment. Antipsychotic medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs and are administered at the lowest dose possible to effectively manage the signs and symptoms of the disorder. Other drugs may be prescribed too, such as anti-anxiety drugs or antidepressants. It may take several weeks for a change in symptoms to be noticeable after a patient begins a medication treatment regimen. Some clients require more long-term residential care during times of severe symptoms or crisis to ensure safety, adequate sleep, nutrition and proper hygiene.
Therapy for Schizophrenia
Therapy is also important in the treatment during residential treatment for schizophrenia once psychosis recedes. Individual therapy may help to assess a client’s thought patterns in an effort to normalize them. It may also help clients learn to cope with and identify early signs of relapse. Family therapy provides the necessary education and support to help family members of patients dealing with the condition while social skills training helps schizophrenic clients learn to improve communication and be able to better participate in daily activities and social interactions.
During an initial therapy session, you and the therapist will talk about your personal history and symptoms so your therapist can assess your risk and ensure the best and safest treatment plan. Your therapist will also help you outline a few goals during your first session that you will strive to meet within the first few months of beginning treatment. These goals may include areas like mental health, work, physical health, relationships, and any other areas of your life you want to improve.
When to Find A Residential Treatment Center for Schizophrenia
If you or a loved one have any of the signs or symptoms of schizophrenia or have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, pursuing help from a residential treatment center for schizophrenia is important.
The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are as follows:
- Hallucinations
- Delusional thinking
- Poor hygiene
- Disorganized speech or behaviors
- Lack of facial expressions
- Disorganization
- Social withdrawal
- Lack of interest in activities
- Lack of pleasure in everyday life
- Paranoia
What to Expect At Our Residential Treatment Centers for Schizophrenia
When seeking help for a person with schizophrenia, an initial evaluation must be made. Our medical director will ask a series of questions, such as how long symptoms have been present and when they were first noticed if symptoms are continuous or occasional, how well the person functions in everyday life, and more. They will also look for any underlying health issues that might be ongoing along with your schizophrenia.
If you are experiencing symptoms of paranoia or other delusions, you might be reluctant to pursue treatment. It is common to feel overwhelmed with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia, and it can be hard to accept that you need help to get better. However, the sooner you get help, the less likely you are to develop more serious symptoms down the road. Just remember that the treatment professionals truly care for you and want to help you.
In addition, we offer a mix of medication and therapy options to keep your symptoms under control. Your individualized treatment plan may include any of the following options:
- Mental & Physical Health Evaluation
- Medication
- Genetic Testing
- Neurofeedback Therapy
- Education Services
- Family Therapy
- Case Management
- Employment Services
Residential Treatment Centers for Schizophrenia in Nashville
The treatment team at Arbor Wellness understands the therapeutic needs of clients with schizophrenia. We strive to provide each one of our clients with treatments that help them learn to cope with intrusive thoughts and delusions and simply manage activities of daily life.
We put an emphasis on holistic healing for each of our clients and individualize each treatment plan. Our caring team has extensive experience in working with people suffering from schizophrenic disorders and psychosis, as well as helping their families and loved ones learn to cope with living with someone who has this disorder. If you or a loved one have symptoms of schizophrenia, call us today at 615-246-7275 or learn more about our admissions process.