Schizophrenia

This CPD module is about current thinking on schizophrenia. It will look at the symptoms, diagnosis and different treatment options, including medication and psychological interventions, as well as the stigma surrounding schizophrenia and how pharmacy staff can help.

Learning objectives:

• List the key symptoms of schizophrenia
• Explain current treatment strategies
• Support patients with schizophrenia through the challenges they face.

Contributing author: Julie Haste, lead mental health pharmacist, Brighton and Hove, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.