Treatment principles

In most patients the formal onset of Schizophrenia is preceded by a period of symptoms, known as the prodromal period.^{[Lieberman et al., 2001]} Symptoms in this stage can include mood disturbances and cognitive symptoms.^{[Lieberman et al., 2001; McGlashan, 1996]} Treatment with antipsychotic therapy can ameliorate psychotic symptoms, and maintenance therapy is effective in preventing relapse.^{[Lieberman et al., 2001]} The presentation covers the progression of Schizophrenia and functional decline.

References:
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McGlashan TH. Early detection and intervention in schizophrenia: research. Schizophr Bull 1996; 22 (2): 327–345.