People with schizophrenia may be treated as outpatients or they may be hospitalized. Treatment usually consists of medication and psychosocial interventions. Throughout treatment, families can receive support and education during sessions with the treatment team. Antipsychotic medications are the main class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia. They relieve symptoms of psychosis and may help to prevent a relapse. Other medications may be prescribed to help manage the side-effects of antipsychotics or to treat particular symptoms such as depression, anxiety or sleep difficulties.
Schizophrenia usually develops in young people during the years when they would normally develop the skills needed for independent living. A variety of psychosocial interventions such as case management, counselling, and housing programs are often used to help develop these skills.
Family counselling can help people with schizophrenia and their families understand and manage problems associated with the illness.
It is important to try to avoid relapses by following the prescribed treatment.
List of mental health support services available in Singapore
Polyclinics
| Polyclinic | Address |
| Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic (Health & Mind Clinic Please call 6355 3000 to make an appointment.) |
Blk 723 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 #01-4138 (S) 560723 |
| Bedok Polyclinic | Blk 212 Bedok North St 1 #03-147 (S) 460212 |
| Bukit Batok Polyclinic | 50 Bukit Batok West Ave 3 (S) 659164 |
| Bukit Merah Polyclinic | Blk 163 Bt Merah Central #04-3565 (S) 150163 |
| Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic | 2 Teck Whye Crescent #01-00 (S) 688846 |
| Clementi Polyclinic | Blk 451 Clementi Ave 3 #02-307 (S) 120451 |
| Geylang Polyclinic | 21 Geylang East Central (S) 389707 |
| Hougang Polyclinic | 89 Hougang Ave 4 (S) 538829 |
| Jurong Polyclinic (Health & Mind Clinic Please call 6355 3000 to make an appointment.) |
190 Jurong East Ave 1 (S) 609788 |
| Marine Parade Polyclinic | Blk 80 Marine Parade Central #01-792 (S) 440080 |
| Outram Polyclinic | 3 Second Hospital Ave Level 2 (S) 168937 |
| Pasir Ris Polyclinic | 1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #01-11 (S) 519457 |
| Queenstown Polyclinic | 580 Sterling Road, #01-01 (S) 148958 |
| Sengkang Polyclinic | 2 Sengkang Sq #01-06 Sengkang Community Hub (S) 545025 |
| Tampines Polyclinic | 1 Tampines Street 41 (S) 529203 |
| Toa Payoh Polyclinic | 2003 Toa Payoh Lor 8 (S) 319260 |
| Woodlands Polyclinic | 10 Woodlands St 31 (S) 738579 |
| Yishun Polyclinic | 140 Yishun Central (S) 768826 |
Hospitals
|
Hospital |
Address |
Telephone Number |
| Institute of Mental Health | 10 Buangkok View, 539747 | 6389 2200 (appointment) 6389 2222 (emergency helpline 24hrs service) |
| Alexandra Hospital | Alexandra Hospital378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964 |
6472 2000 |
| Changi General Hospital | Changi General Hospital 2 Simei Street 3 Singapore 529889 |
6788 8833 |
| Institute of Mental Health | Buangkok Green Medical Park 10 Buangkok View Singapore 539747 |
6389 2000 |
| Jurong Medical Centre | 60 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648346 | 6551 7888 |
| Khoo Teck Puat Hospital | 90 Yishun Central Singapore 768828 | 6555 8000 |
| KK Hospital | 140 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 229899 | 6225 5554 |
| National University Hospital | 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074 | 6779 5555 |
| Singapore General Hospital | Outram Road Singapore 169608 | 6222 3322 |
| Tan Tock Seng Hospital | 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433 | 6256 6011 |
References:
- World Health Organisation Schizophrenia Factsheet
- National Institute of Mental Health Schizophrenia Info
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Website
- National Alliance for Mental Illness Schizophrenia Factsheet
- Health Promotion Board, Singapore