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Alongside prescribed medications and talking therapies, there are some other things you might find helpful.1
Bear in mind that alternative therapies have two major drawbacks: 2
- They aren’t proven by science, so there’s no way of knowing if or how well they work2
- Some of them can interfere with your prescribed treatment and make it less effective 1,2
If you would like to explore some of the alternative and complementary therapies, it’s a good idea to talk to your healthcare team FIRST. They can advise you about the therapies you’re considering, and tell you more about whether they would be a good idea for you or not.
Some things that people find helpful include:
- Spending time outdoors in nature1
- Aromatherapy massage, reflexology or acupuncture1
- Prayer and meditation1
- Talking to other people with schizophrenia about their experiences1
- Exercise1
- A healthy diet1
REFERENCES:
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Mind. Alternatives to antipsychotics. Available at:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antipsychotics/alternatives-to-antipsychotics/ Last accessed: July 2022.
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NHS. Complementary and alternative medicine. Available at:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/complementary-and-alternative-medicine/ Last accessed: July 2022.
