Richard Gallagher, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at New York Medical College and also a faculty member of the Columbia University Psychoanalytic Center, discusses best practices in treating schizophrenia. He describes managing those at risk of suicide, starting with a close alliance between doctor and patient. About 10% of schizophrenics will commit suicide.
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