Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics for Treating Schizophrenia

Course overview

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder characterized by distorted thinking, disrupted emotions, and impaired social functioning. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, delusions, and difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy, which presents unique challenges in treatment due to issues of nonadherence and the risk of relapse. An overview of the available long-acting injectable (LAI) medications - mechanisms, benefits, and considerations - in managing schizophrenia are described.