Those suffering from schizophrenia can make a complete recovery by seeking the help of psychiatrists, experts said on the occasion of World Schizophrenia Health Day on Wednesday (May 24).
Psychiatrist Dr. Ayodhya R.K., who runs the Sree Manasa Psychiatric Nursing Home, said psychiatrists and NGOs should enlighten people on the disease and provide treatment to those in need.
“Schizophrenia is not hereditary, and treatment is available for the disease. Patients can take treatment from psychiatrists for a complete recovery,” said Dr. Ayodhya.
Schizophrenia Awareness Week is being observed from May 20 to 27, said Dr. K. Manasa, a psychiatrist.
Explaining the symptoms, Dr. Manasa said that patients prefer to stay alone, speak to themselves, experience terrifying thoughts and battle suicidal tendencies. Those in an acute stage of schizophrenia need in-depth counselling and treatment in order to make a recovery, she said.
