How to treat delusions? Introduction to the Department of Psychiatry at Nanchang Twelfth Hospital

The treatment of delusions requires comprehensive intervention measures based on specific types and severity, and the Department of Psychiatry at Nanchang Twelfth Hospital can provide professional diagnosis and treatment services. The main treatment methods include psychological therapy, medication therapy, physical therapy, social support intervention, and family therapy. It is recommended that patients seek medical evaluation in a timely manner to avoid self medication or delaying the condition.

1. Psychotherapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients identify and correct distorted thinking patterns, and reduce delusional beliefs through reality testing techniques. Supportive psychotherapy can establish trust relationships and alleviate anxiety caused by fantasies. Group therapy utilizes peer feedback to promote the formation of disease awareness, which is suitable for patients in the recovery period.

2. Drug therapy

Antipsychotic drugs such as olanzapine and risperidone can regulate dopamine function and improve symptoms of hallucinations and delusions. Sodium valproate, a mood stabilizer, is suitable for patients with accompanying emotional fluctuations. Some cases require the combined use of the antidepressant drug paroxetine, but the medication plan must be strictly adjusted according to the doctor's advice.

3. Physical therapy

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can regulate neural activity in the prefrontal cortex and have a certain alleviating effect on refractory auditory hallucinations. Improved electroconvulsive therapy is suitable for patients with acute severe illness and self injury risk. Light therapy can improve perceptual disorders induced by sleep rhythm disorders.

4. Social support intervention

Vocational rehabilitation training helps restore social function and reduce self isolation caused by shame. Community case management provides long-term follow-up to prevent disease recurrence. Social skills training can improve patients' interpersonal communication skills.

5. Family therapy

Psychological education guides family members to correctly respond to patients' delusional words and actions, avoiding reinforcement or confrontation. Communication skills training can reduce internal conflicts within families and establish a positive interaction model. Crisis intervention programs can promptly address sudden behavioral issues.

Nanchang Twelfth Hospital's Department of Psychiatry is equipped with a professional team to carry out a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment model of biology psychology society. The department sets up open psychological treatment rooms and closed wards, providing personalized assessment scales for testing and rehabilitation guidance. Daily care should maintain a regular schedule, avoid alcohol stimulation and sleep deprivation, and family members should cooperate with doctors to record changes in symptoms. It is recommended to have regular follow-up visits to adjust the treatment plan. During acute attacks, emergency support can be obtained by calling the psychological assistance hotline.