For people living with schizophrenia, the period of time when symptoms first appear is often filled with uncertainty and fear. Early, whole person treatment and a committed support system can help people with schizophrenia live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Dr. Jacob Ballon explains the symptoms and treatment options for schizophrenia. He offers insight into how to cope with schizophrenia and how to help someone with schizophrenia, with an emphasis on keeping your goals and the things meaningful to you at the center of treatment.

0:00 Introduction / Jasmin’s story
1:47 What is schizophrenia?
3:08 Symptoms: Positive, Negative, and Cognitive
4:45 Treatment

Dr. Jacob Ballon, MD, MPH is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medicine.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 7/20/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

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