Prognosis of Schizophrenia

Complications: see complications of Schizophrenia

Prognosis of Schizophrenia discussion:

Schizophrenia Research at the NIMH: NIMH (Excerpt)

Most people with schizophrenia continue to suffer chronically or episodically throughout their lives. Even between bouts of active illness, lost opportunities for careers and relationships, stigma, residual symptoms, and medication side effects often plague those with the illness. One of every 10 people with schizophrenia eventually commits suicide. (Source: excerpt from Schizophrenia Research at the NIMH: NIMH)

Schizophrenia: NIMH (Excerpt)

The outlook for people with schizophrenia has improved over the last 25 years. Although no totally effective therapy has yet been devised, it is important to remember that many people with the illness improve enough to lead independent, satisfying lives. As we learn more about the causes and treatments of schizophrenia, we should be able to help more patients achieve successful outcomes.

Studies that have followed people with schizophrenia for long periods, from the first episode to old age, reveal that a wide range of outcomes is possible. When large groups of patients are studied, certain factors tend to be associated with a better outcome – for example, a pre-illness history of normal social, school, and work adjustment. However, the current state of knowledge, does not allow for a sufficiently accurate prediction of long-term outcome. (Source: excerpt from Schizophrenia: NIMH)

Schizophrenia: NIMH (Excerpt)

Available treatments can relieve many symptoms, but most people with schizophrenia continue to suffer some symptoms throughout their lives; it has been estimated that no more than one in five individuals recovers completely. (Source: excerpt from Schizophrenia: NIMH)

Schizophrenia: NIMH (Excerpt)

Medications and other treatments for schizophrenia, when used regularly and as prescribed, can help reduce and control the distressing symptoms of the illness. However, some people are not greatly helped by available treatments or may prematurely discontinue treatment because of unpleasant side effects or other reasons. Even when treatment is effective, persisting consequences of the illness – lost opportunities, stigma, residual symptoms, and medication side effects – may be very troubling. (Source: excerpt from Schizophrenia: NIMH)

Research More About Schizophrenia

• Introduction: Schizophrenia
• Symptoms: Schizophrenia
• Complications: Schizophrenia
• Treatments: Schizophrenia

About prognosis:

The 'prognosis' of Schizophrenia usually refers to the likely outcome of Schizophrenia. The prognosis of Schizophrenia may include the duration of Schizophrenia, chances of complications of Schizophrenia, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Schizophrenia, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Schizophrenia. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.