The American Psychiatric Association

Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia 3rd Edition

American Psychiatric Association
APAP
336 pages
ISBN-13: 9780890424698
September 2020

The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia seeks to reduce the substantial psychosocial and public health consequences for the individuals affected by schizophrenia. The guideline focuses specifically on evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and includes statements related to assessment and treatment planning, which are an integral part of patient-centered care. The guideline provides direction on implementing these recommendations into clinical practice, with the goal of improving the quality of care and treatment outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.