Recent
research has shown the best possible recovery in schizophrenia
is achieved when one team is responsible for all treatment. For
this reason, the Schizophrenia Disorders Program (SDP)
emphasizes continuity of care throughout the course of treatment.
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment are provided at NewYork-Presbyterian
Hospital, Westchester Division for individuals with psychotic
disorders.
CONTINUITY
OF CARE
SDP
Outpatient Service
Individuals recovering
from acute exacerbations of schizophrenia do best when they have
the opportunity to stay in touch with their treatment team for
an extended period of time. In the outpatient service, individuals
remain under the care of their primary clinician. Treatment is
highly individualized and includes ongoing psychiatric care and
rehabilitation. The lowest effective doses of antipsychotic medications
are identified and supplemented by individual and group therapies,
with the goal of managing symptoms and enhancing life in the community.
SDP
Day Treatment Program
Provides
five-day-per-week intensive outpatient services for individuals
who experience persistent and disabling symptoms of schizophrenia.
Individual treatment goals focus on the development of symptom
management and community reintegration skills through training
and support groups. Patients receive treatment from attending
psychiatrists who are specialists in the treatment of psychotic
disorders.
SDP
Inpatient Service
Treats
patients with severe relapses and /or medical complications related
to schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic conditions, especially
those with persistent and refractory symptoms. Intensive pharmacologic
and psychosocial management are provided in a safe and non-stressful
environment, with the goals of achieving symptom stabilization
and timely discharge to outpatient care. The continuum of care
approach is important during this stage of treatment. Those patients
who are being referred to the Day Treatment Program have an opportunity
to attend groups in the program which leads to an easier transition
and improves compliance.
SPECIALIZED
SERVICES
A
variety of other services and protocols is available within the
SDP, including new medications and treatments for schizophrenia
and related disorders. A research team explores cognition, brain
functioning and imaging, and social adjustment.
FACULTY
AND STAFF
Multidisciplinary
treatment teams include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, clinical social workers and therapeutic rehabilitation
specialists.
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Managed
care plans, other insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and private pay
are accepted.
INFORMATION
AND REFERRALS
For
further information about the Schizophrenia Disorders Program,
or to make an appointment, please call the Evaluation and Referral
Services at (914) 997-5700 or toll free at 1-888-NYH-5700.
