Fewer than half of the patients who also have depression receive antidepressant medication, despite the fact that 15 percent of people with schizophrenia commit suicide. Untreated side effects. Many individuals give up hope of ever feeling better and not surprisingly drop out of treatment. Much of the noncompliance and resulting disability might be reduced dramatically, if providers adhered to the PORT medication recommendations. Second-class treatment of African Americans.
Inadequate family supports.
Fewer than 10 percent of families of outpatients with schizophrenia receive education and support, even though the vast majority of families are in regular contact with their relative with schizophrenia and family education has been shown to improve clinical outcomes. Vocational rehabilitation lacking. Employment assistance is critical for people to regain independence, dignity and purpose. Minimal community-based treatment. Only between 2 percent and 10 percent of individuals with schizophrenia are participating in assertive community treatment programs even though they are widely known to be highly effective in treating the most severe cases of schizophrenia and in preventing relapse and hospitalization.