Finding effective schizophrenia treatment can be challenging, especially after unsuccessful treatment experiences. At Crownview Psychiatric Institute in San Diego, we specialize in evidence-based treatments for schizophrenia using innovative approaches that give you a real chance at managing symptoms and living independently. Our experienced clinical team provides compassionate, personalized care to help you rediscover hope and build a fulfilling life.
What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder affecting thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. Symptoms include hallucinations like hearing voices that aren’t there, delusions, disorganized thinking, reduced motivation, social withdrawal, and problems with memory and decision-making.
Early identification and schizophrenia treatment are essential, as the condition rarely improves without professional support. At Crownview, we provide specialized care to help you manage symptoms effectively.
Treatment for Schizophrenia
We specialize in creating a compassionate environment that’s ideal for supporting patients with complex mental health disorders like schizophrenia. With innovative treatments and intuitive, skilled, and empathetic clinicians, we can start you on the path to healing and recovery.
At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we understand that schizophrenia affects your thinking, mood, social functioning, your perception of the world, and your sense of personal safety. We also know it’s essential to identify, diagnose, and treat schizophrenia as early as possible. Untreated schizophrenia rarely, if ever, resolves without professional treatment and support.
When you learn that our unique, innovative approach to complex mental health disorders—called the Unified Protocol—gives you a real chance at meeting your treatment goals, you may have hope for the first time since your diagnosis.
Impact of Untreated Schizophrenia
Untreated schizophrenia can cause extreme disruption, frustration, and complications in your life and the lives of your friends and loved ones. Symptoms can be completely debilitating. Without treatment, you may experience the following negative consequences:
- Strained relationships with family and friends
- Suicidal behavior
- Co-occurring mental health disorders
- Disordered use of alcohol and/or substances
- Impaired work/educational abilities
- Financial problems
- Homelessness
- Social isolation
- Health and medical problems
- Aggression
Those consequences are why professional help and support is essential.
We know you want treatment that moves you toward a life you choose, rather than one dominated by the symptoms of schizophrenia.
With time, effort, and an evidence-based treatment plan, you can find that path forward. You can learn to manage your symptoms and reduce the disruption they cause. You can start your healing journey today.
Our Approach to Schizophrenia Treatment
We offer comprehensive treatment for schizophrenia tailored to your individual needs. Once we understand your goals, strengths, and challenges, we design a personalized treatment plan that may include:
Psychotherapy
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance & commitment therapy
Medication
- Antipsychotic medication, if needed.
Education
- The science behind schizophrenia and schizophrenia treatment
- Nutrition for health and wellness
- Relationship dynamics/family dynamics
- Communication/conflict resolution
Adjunct Therapies
- Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) therapy
- IV vitamins
- GeneSight® testing
Complementary/Expressive Therapies
- Music therapy
- Wellness groups
- Meditation and breathwork
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Singing bowl
Healing Through Community and Connection
We create a welcoming atmosphere of compassion and connection where you can learn from peers, therapists, and counselors. Our supportive community helps you apply treatment skills to daily life and supports your long-term recovery and growth.
Finding the Right Level of Care
The level of care you need depends on several factors. In collaboration with your Crownview treatment team, you’ll identify the following:
- The intensity of your symptoms.
- The frequency and duration of your symptoms.
- The level of disruption they cause in your daily life.
These factors, along with your treatment history, help determine whether intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), or residential treatment is right for you. If symptoms are severe and outpatient treatment hasn’t helped, residential schizophrenia treatment centers offering immersive inpatient care may provide the support you need.
At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we’ll meet you where you are, help you develop skills to manage symptoms, and empower you to live a full and productive life on your own terms.
Areas We Serve in San Diego County
Located in Oceanside, our anxiety treatment services are accessible to residents throughout North County San Diego and surrounding areas. We welcome clients from:
- Oceanside
- Carlsbad
- Vista
- Encinitas
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar
- San Marcos
- Escondido
- La Jolla
- All of San Diego County
- Orange County
Our Oceanside location provides convenient access via Interstate 5 and public transit connections. We can help coordinate transportation for clients traveling from outside the immediate area.
Get Started with Schizophrenia Treatment in San Diego Today
Don’t let schizophrenia continue to disrupt your life. At Crownview, we offer specialized schizophrenia treatment in San Diego to help you manage symptoms and rebuild your life.
Contact us today to learn how our evidence-based care can help you or a loved one start the path to recovery.
Gianna Melendez
Jodie Dahl, CpHT