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Combining medication and psychosocial treatments may benefit patients with early-stage schizophrenia

October 11, 2010 by

Patients with early-stage schizophrenia who receive a combination of medication and a psychosocial intervention appear less likely to discontinue treatment or relapse -- and may have improved insight, quality of life and social functioning -- than those taking medication alone, according to a new article.

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