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    With proper treatment, many people with schizophrenia lead satisfying lives. Here you’ll find tips for living with schizophrenia, and see what new treatments are on the horizon.

    1. How to Avoid a Relapse When schizophrenia symptoms stop or get better, it's easy to think it's under control for good. But relapses can happen. Here's what to watch for.
    2. When to Call the Doctor If someone you love has schizophrenia, knowing when to call the doctor isn’t always easy - and you can't rely on your loved one to let you know he needs help.
    3. Suicide and Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is strongly linked to a higher-than-normal chance of suicide and suicide attempts.
    4. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare reaction to antipsychotic drugs that treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
    5. Tardive Dyskinesia Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.

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