Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a multilayered mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and interprets the world. At Alamo Premier Mental Health in San Antonio, Texas, the team takes a compassionate, personalized approach to helping patients understand their condition and move toward stability. By combining therapy, medication management, and strength-building strategies, they guide patients toward greater confidence and independence. To schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment to discuss schizophrenia, call Alamo Premier Mental Health or schedule a consultation online today.

What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a long-term psychiatric condition that affects the way you think, feel, and interpret the world around you. You might notice changes in how you understand reality, how you communicate, or how you manage daily tasks.

While the symptoms can be challenging, schizophrenia is manageable. When you visit Alamo Premier Mental Health, you’ll benefit from compassion, understanding, and a commitment to guiding you toward a healthier, more empowered life.

What symptoms of schizophrenia are most common?

Schizophrenia symptoms often fall into three categories:

Positive symptoms

These include hallucinations, delusions, or unusual thoughts.

Negative symptoms

These may involve reduced emotional expression, low motivation, or trouble feeling pleasure.

Cognitive symptoms

Cognitive challenges can affect concentration, memory, or decision-making.

You may experience a mix of these symptoms, and they can vary from person to person. Early help can make a big difference, and many people with schizophrenia lead meaningful, productive lives with the proper support.

What causes schizophrenia?

There isn’t a single known cause for schizophrenia. Genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors all play a role. Stressful life events can sometimes trigger symptoms, but they don’t cause the condition on their own.

Alamo Premier Mental Health looks at the whole picture, including your history, current stressors, lifestyle, and support system, to help you understand what may be contributing to your experience.

Your provider listens closely to your concerns, ensuring you feel heard and respected throughout the process. They take time to understand what you’re going through so they can personalize your care.

How is schizophrenia treated?

Treatment for schizophrenia is most effective when it includes multiple approaches. Medication can help balance brain chemicals and reduce symptoms. Alamo Premier Mental Health offers pharmacogenetic testing, using your DNA to determine the most suitable medications. Therapy helps you recognize patterns, improve coping skills, and better understand your condition.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is showing promise for schizophrenia. It may help you process distressing memories or deal with experiences like hallucinations and delusions that worsen psychotic symptoms.

Alamo Premier Mental Health integrates holistic and wellness-based approaches, helping you build routines that support your physical, emotional, and social well-being. They work with you to build on your strengths, develop new skills, and stay connected to supportive relationships and activities.

If you develop schizophrenia symptoms, reach out to Alamo Premier Mental Health and arrange a schizophrenia evaluation or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.