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The management of schizophrenia usually involves many aspects including psychological, pharmacological, social, educational, and employment-related interventions directed to recovery, and reducing the impact of schizophrenia on quality of life, social functioning, and longevity.[1]

  1. ^ "Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: treatment and management | Key-priorities-for-implementation | Guidance and guidelines". The United Kingdom National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 12 February 2014.

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