Psychosocial Therapy for Schizophrenia
Although medications are the most effective treatment for schizophrenia, psychosocial therapy helps the person better cope with schizophrenia.

Types of psychosocial therapy include:

• Psychotherapy for schizophrenia:
• Helps motivate the patient to maintain treatment
• Helps improve communication and relationships
• Family therapy for schizophrenia:
• Helps families understand the illness
• Improves family relationships
• Provides support for the patient
• Rehabilitation for schizophrenia:
• Vocational training may allow the patient to be independent
• Social training improves communication with others