Psychiatric News (5/15) reports, “Few individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders were in remission or recovery 25 years after diagnosis, according to a report in AJP in Advance.” Investigators found that “for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and schizophreniform disorders), almost none experienced stable remission or recovery across 25 years.” According to the researchers, the “stability of symptoms across the follow-up period indicates that more effective treatments are needed to influence the course of remission and recovery for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and illuminates the need for sustained intervention and support for this population.”
Related Links:
— “Study Underscores Need for Sustained Intervention for Schizophrenia, Other Psychotic Disorders, Psychiatric News, May 15, 2024