Western Colorado – Treatment for Schizophrenia

Counseling & Therapy for Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a fairly common mental illness characterized by disturbances in mood, behavior and thinking (psychosis). The thinking disturbance shows up as a distortion of reality, sometimes with delusions and hallucinations, and fragmented thinking that results in disturbances of speech. The mood disturbance includes ambivalence and inappropriate or constricted display of emotions. The behavior disturbance may show up as apathetic withdrawal or bizarre activity. Schizophrenia is NOT the same thing as ‘split or multiple personalities’ which is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).

Types of Schizophrenia

Disorganized: Characterized by wild or silly behavior or mannerisms, inappropriate display of emotions, frequent hypochondriacal complaints and delusions and hallucinations that are transient and unorganized.

Catatonic: Typically a state of stupor, usually characterized by muscular rigidity, resistance to move or opposite behavior to what is being asked. Occasionally catatonic excitement occurs which is excited, uncontrollable motor activity.

Paranoid: Characterized by unwarranted suspicion and thinking that others have evil motives, and/or an exaggerated sense of self-importance (delusions of grandeur).

Undifferentiated: Psychotic symptoms are prominent but do not fall into any other subtype.

Residual: No longer psychotic but still shows some symptoms of the disorder.

Treatment

Treatment is symptom-based and typically schizophrenia is treated with a combination of antipsychotic medications and other means of therapy. Therapeutic goals are to minimize symptoms, minimize medication side-effects, prevent relapse, and maximize function.

We have Therapy Offices that provide counseling and therapy for Schizophrenia across the western slope of Colorado. Our therapists specialize in Evidence-Based Practices, meaning the treatment you or a loved one will receive has been proven to be effective.

How to Start Treatment

Starting treatment is easy! Just pick the Mind Springs Health treatment location that is most convenient for you and call to learn about Open Access Hours.

What Happens at Open Access Hours?

During open access hours, new clients will fill out necessary paperwork and have an in-person consultation with a member of the treatment team. This consultation is used to determine appropriate treatment methods and schedule the client’s first therapy appointment.

Start treatment now and take control of Schizophrenia. We’re here for you and we look forward to your bright future.

Experiencing Severe Symptoms Right Now? Call the Colorado Crisis Services Hotline

If you are currently experiencing extreme symptoms of Schizophrenia, contemplating suicide or self-harm, or undergoing any other crisis, please call the 24/7/365 Crisis Line immediately at 1-844-493-8255