HCPlive (10/3, Derman) reports, “A new study showed adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental health conditions and substance use but only a few received minimally adequate psychiatric treatment.” The research “revealed 71% of adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders received some mental health treatment in the past year…and only 26% were currently taking an antipsychotic.” The findings were published in Psychiatric Services.
Related Links:
— “Schizophrenia Patients Face High Mental Health Comorbidity, Limited Treatment,” Chelsie Derman, HCP Live, October 3, 2024