The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into two categories — “positive” and “negative” symptoms. Positive symptoms (sometimes called psychotic symptoms) refer to symptoms that appear; negative symptoms refer to elements that are taken away from a person. Continue reading →

People with schizophrenia may be treated as outpatients or they may be hospitalized. Treatment usually consists of medication and psychosocial interventions. Throughout treatment, families can receive support and education during sessions with the treatment team. Continue reading →