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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Schizophrenia historically led to long-term institutionalization with limited community reintegration.
  • Treatment goals have evolved from symptom management to encompassing functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concept and possibility of recovery in schizophrenia.
  • To assess the potential for functional recovery and improved quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of existing literature on schizophrenia recovery was performed.

Main Results:

  • Functional recovery in schizophrenia is achievable for approximately one in seven patients.
  • Remission of positive symptoms is a foundation, not the sole aim, for enhanced social and cognitive function.

Conclusions:

  • Recovery in schizophrenia extends beyond symptom remission to encompass significant improvements in quality of life.
  • The paradigm shift in schizophrenia treatment now includes functional recovery as a realistic and attainable objective.