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Suggest Management Plan For A Schizophrenic

My son is schizophrenic ... I have cared for him since he was 18 now 28 , his father refuses to be apart of his life because it makes him feel unfortable . If I die before my Son his father refuses to care for him ... I do feel my son is better off dead ... He is unhappy and only care available is daycare and drugs . I guess I have no question just looking for answers to help my Son be all he can be .
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are quite distressed due to the burden of your son's illness. I hope he is under regular treatment and follow-up under a psychiatric service.

If you are finding it difficult to care for him, I would advise you to contact the local community health service to look for alternative options like putting him in an institution or a home. If there is a community psychiatric services team, then they can also organize for home visits and support workers to help you with his care.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suggest Management Plan For A Schizophrenic

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are quite distressed due to the burden of your son s illness. I hope he is under regular treatment and follow-up under a psychiatric service. If you are finding it difficult to care for him, I would advise you to contact the local community health service to look for alternative options like putting him in an institution or a home. If there is a community psychiatric services team, then they can also organize for home visits and support workers to help you with his care. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist