Houston Schizophrenia Psychiatrist

The best way to get help for schizophrenia is to see a licensed healthcare professional as soon as possible. Receiving early diagnosis and treatment can prevent symptoms from getting worse and can drastically improve health outcomes of those with schizophrenia. Healthcare providers can provide treatments such as medication and therapy to help alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia.

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are the absence of things present in most people. Common negative symptoms include lack of facial expressions, blunted emotional response, social withdrawal, and inability to feel pleasure.

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are symptoms that most healthy people do not have. Common positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behaviors.

Here at Houston Mind and Brain, we are happy to offer our services to patients with schizophrenia. Our clinical team at Houston Mind and Brain knows that schizophrenia can impact each individual differently and our providers will make sure to  tailor their care to fit the needs of each patient.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, receiving treatment can reduce the symptoms present in those with schizophrenia and improve functioning. Treatments such as antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy have been shown to be effective in alleviating symptoms during acute phases of schizophrenia, prevent potential future acute episodes of psychosis and improve psychological, social and occupational functioning.

Research over the past 15 years have found that TMS can improve negative symptoms, hallucinations and cognition in individuals suffering from schizophrenia. However, it is important to note that this treatment is not yet FDA-approved and therefore is not covered by insurance. If you are interested, Dr. Cho will discuss with you to see if TMS for schizophrenia is right for you.