There have been various antipsychotics used in the aid of treating …show more content…
A lot of antipsychotics are trial and error. They are effective but at what cost? What can we do outside of these prescriptions that will truly have a long term effect? Something that is dependent upon them and not a pill or an injection.
I do not prefer antipsychotics however, when used properly (that is the right dosage and the correct medication for that particular person), they might be alright. There are no clearly established methods to treat schizophrenia nor are there clearly established drugs to aid in the help of it.
It is ultimately important to keep this in mind: A person‐centered approach to treating schizophrenia can facilitate establishing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance (Stevens, Dawson & Zummo, 2016). Through this relationship, clinicians can assist patients in understanding the clinical and personal benefits of being treated (Stevens, et al., 2016). The therapeutic alliance is ultimately key and rather antipsychotics are truly necessary is based upon what that therapist and that client