What We Treat

Schizophrenia + Other Psychotic Disorders

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Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder interfere with the way a person thinks and behaves, causing them to struggle to discern reality from false perceptions and beliefs.

Treatment for psychotic disorders at Pasadena Villa

Individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder typically respond quickly to antipsychotic drugs. For some, however, symptoms may persist despite proper medication.

At Pasadena Villa, we treat individuals with psychotic disorders with the most advanced evidence-based methods available. Our individualized treatment plans provide clients with the education and tools to help them achieve the highest levels of functioning and independence once they assimilate into everyday life.  

Defining schizophrenia & other psychotic disorders

Schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia are both thought disorders characterized by psychosis, a condition that causes difficulty with perceiving reality as it is. These disorders interfere with the way a person behaves, thinks, and feels, often resulting in the individual developing persistent delusions about themselves or others. The exact cause of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia is unknown, but genetics, brain chemistry, stress, and psychoactive drugs may all play a role. 

Approximately 3% of Americans will experience psychosis at some time in their lives.

FAQs

Questions about schizophrenia

A serious brain disorder, schizophrenia interferes with the way a person behaves, thinks, and feels, often resulting in false, delusional beliefs. Onset usually occurs from the late teens to the twenties

Schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia typically include a cluster of symptoms, some of which overlap with other mental illnesses (like depression or bipolar disorder).  

Common symptoms include:  

  • Hallucinations  
  • Delusions 
  • Disorganized thinking — a person may switch very quickly from one topic to another or give completely unrelated answers 
  • Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or worthlessness 
  • Depression symptoms 
  • Manic behavior (euphoria, racing thoughts, increased risky behavior) 


Due to the range of severity of
schizophrenia or schizoaffective symptoms, some of which can be debilitating or dangerous, it’s important to seek professional treatment. 

It’s important to seek treatment for schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder as soon as signs of psychosis begin to appear. Early intervention — including treatment with appropriate medications and personalized therapy — can help make these conditions easier to manage.  

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Our Levels of Care

From residential treatment to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care is designed to meet individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.

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