New Practice Guidelines Aim to Reduce Harmful Consequences of Schizophrenia

A new set of evidence-based practice guidelines for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia has been released by the American Psychiatric Association, with the goal of reducing the significant consequences the disorder has on individuals. Here, Laura J. Fochtmann, MD, MBI, a member of the practice guidelines writing group, shares some insights into the guidelines and how they may impact clinical practice, and discusses future research needs related to schizophrenia.

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