Housing programs offer a range of support and supervision from 24 hour supervised living to drop-in support as needed. Crisis Services include 24 hour hotlines, after hours counseling, residential placement and in-patient hospitalization. The new generation of antipsychotic medications help people with schizophrenia to live fulfilling lives. They help to reduce the biochemical imbalances that cause schizophrenia and decrease the likelihood of relapse. Like all medications, however, anti-psychotic medications should be taken only under the supervision of a mental health professional.
Side effects are common with antipsychotic drugs.
They range from mild side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness and dizziness which usually disappear after a few weeks to more serious side effects such as trouble with muscle control, pacing, tremors and facial ticks. The newer generation of drugs have fewer side effects. However, it is important to talk with your mental health professional before making any changes in medication since many side effects can be controlled . Click here for more information.