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Mental health specialists at Ascension sites of care deliver advanced care for schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.

Care for schizophrenia and psychotic disorders

Mental health specialists at Ascension sites of care deliver advanced care for schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.

Experiencing schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders can make daily living difficult, and symptoms should not be ignored. Start a conversation with a doctor who listens. We’re here to help answer your questions big and small. Our primary care doctors can also connect you to experienced mental health specialists and specialized treatment options. We’re here to deliver compassionate support and advanced care for individuals and families.

Multispecialty and comprehensive mental health care

Reaching out for support is an important step that takes courage when you or a loved one is struggling and needs care from mental health professionals. Doctors at Ascension sites of care offer supportive care without judgment. Our goal is to deliver advanced care to help you manage your symptoms. You’ll find comprehensive care, including:

  • 24/7 mental health emergency care
  • Hospital psychiatric care
  • Counseling and behavioral therapy
  • Residential treatment centers

At Ascension sites of care, psychiatrists and mental health care teams deliver care for the whole you – including your physical and emotional health. And you and your loved ones will connect with doctors who are part of a national team, sharing best practices and research. Our care teams deliver advanced care for all types of psychotic disorders, including:

  • Delusional disorder – unshakable belief that something is untrue, or you are being persecuted.
  • Paraphrenia – paranoid delusions that can include memory loss
  • Schizophrenia – chronic brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves
  • Schizoaffective disorder – combination of schizophrenia and mood disorder symptoms
  • Schizophreniform disorder – symptoms like schizophrenia but usually lasts only a few months
  • Substance-induced psychotic disorder – traced to intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or substance use

24/7 care for a mental health emergency

Quickly recognizing the signs that you or a loved one is experiencing moderate to severe mental or emotional distress is the first step in getting necessary care. For emergencies, including severe mental health distress and suspected substance overdose, ERs at our hospitals are open 24/7.

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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

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Choose Ascension for psychotic disorders