About schizophrenia
Schizophrenia usually begins with apathy in late adolescence or early adulthood, at age 30. The person begins to abandon routine activities and isolate themselves. Their reactions are strange and out of place and, when faced with sad or happy situations, they do not show the expected feelings.
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects how people think, feel and behave. The course of the disease is very variable and there are no laboratory tests to detect it. The main features are hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking. There are also so-called negative symptoms, such as social withdrawal and decreased social involvement, which are more difficult to recognize.
The patient may feel anxious or perplexed; develop an interest in abstract ideas, philosophy, the occult or religious issues. Also peculiar behavior, abnormal affection, unusual speech, bizarre ideas and strange experiences.
Drug use and addiction on psychoactive substances represent one of the most frequent problems in people with schizophrenia. The consumption of alcohol and drugs is directly linked to a low adherence to treatment, a worse response to medication, a greater number of crises and even a reduced ability to recover, among other consequences.
The initial treatment for the acute phase of the disease is done with medication to combat the most severe symptoms of that moment. Then, by observing the patient's behavior, it is possible to make a more accurate diagnosis by identifying the subtype of schizophrenia.
Even after starting treatment, it is necessary to adjust the medication according to the evolution and the needs of the moment. The patient can now go home after the acute phase and starts to use the Day Clinic so that physicians can monitor, among other factors, their functioning in daily tasks and adherence to pharmacological treatment.
It is important to diagnose, understand and treat these disorders, as early diagnosis and treatment can change a person's life trajectory. Clarifying family members about the disorder is also important, so that the patient is not required to achieve impossible goals or put them in stressful situations (avoiding relapses) and so that they can help maintain drug treatment, ensuring that they do not forget or discourage themselves.
How we treat
Novo Nascer offers comprehensive and individualized treatment to treat schizophrenia. After all, each person is unique, with life stories, and physical and mental profiles completely different from each other.
Our treatment programs incorporate the combination of therapies that use the speech as a rehabilitation tool, clinical medical and psychiatric treatments and complementary therapies with integrative practices to help balance body and mind.
We will unveil together with the patient the impact that schizophrenia has brought to their life and how their way of seeing the world and their lifestyle are directly connected with health and well-being.
The complete treatment of Novo Nascer also involves an inspiring environment for relaxation and reflection, physical activities, nutritional services and a balanced diet, in addition to a team of therapists ready to assist in group and individual sessions, whether they are scheduled, or are also unscheduled if the patient requests.
Novo Nascer believes that by enabling the individual to get to know themselves better, as well as the nuances of the disorder which they live with and helping them to explore and use the best therapeutic practices, it is possible to achieve more independence and balance. Thus, patient, family and clinic pave the way for that person's potential to work in favor of a happier life journey.
