... occupational dysfunction, have continuous signs of schizophrenia for at least 6 months, and have ruled out other possible diagnoses such as Schizoaffective and Mood disorders, substance abuse, or other medical conditions (First 285-6). There are several different types of schizophrenia, including the Paranoid type, where one is preoccupied with delusions and auditory hallucinations, the Disorganized type, where ... 540). When treating a young person with schizophrenia, a multi-modal approach including medication, cognitive and family therapy, and environmental strategies is usually best ...

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