Rare, New Schizophrenia Clinic Treats Teens Fast After First Diagnosis
University of Alabama at BirminghamDiagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia isn’t a frenetic medical emergency, but quick, comprehensive response at its onset may have a profound effect on limiting its severity and progression. The UAB First Episode Schizophrenia Clinic, which has opened to treat patients with a new diagnosis, is the only such clinic in Alabama and one of the few in the country.