Unraveling the knots of schizophrenia: A family’s unwavering support on the road to recovery
Unraveling the knots of schizophrenia: A family’s unwavering support on the road to recovery

Summary/Abstract: Schizophrenia is a serious and complex mental disorder that not only affects one's ability to perceive reality, but also leads to emotional and behavioral disturbances. The main feature of schizophrenia is represented by the existence of psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and/or delusions which need immediate psychiatric care. Schizophrenia involves a significant lack of insight and non-adherence to treatment, resulting in multiple relapses and hospitalizations and consequently leading to unfavorable outcomes. This article will present the clinical case of a 54-year-old woman, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, who presents herself together with her son to the ER of "Socola” Institute of Psychiatry due to an aggravation of symptoms. This case illustrates a situation that had a favorable outcome, in spite of the several challenges encountered when trying to find a suitable treatment option. Family support played an essential role in this particular matter which resulted in achieving a better level of healing and social functioning.

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