Schizophrenia Support for Adolescents - Camali Clinic

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Making Lives Better

Schizophrenia and early psychosis are serious but treatable mental health conditions that can emerge in adolescence. Early identification and specialist treatment significantly improve long-term outcomes. At Camali Clinic, our consultant psychiatrists and clinical psychologists provide comprehensive outpatient assessment and management for young people experiencing symptoms of psychosis, working closely with families throughout the treatment process.

Who Needs It

Adolescents presenting with early warning signs of psychosis or a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia or related psychotic disorder, and their families who need guidance and support.

Schizophrenia Support for Adolescents

1. Symptoms may include

Positive Symptoms

  • Symptom 1 – Hallucinations:
    Hearing, seeing, or sensing things that others do not
    (most commonly hearing voices)
  • Symptom 2 – Delusions:
    Strongly held false beliefs that are not consistent with the
    young person's cultural background
    (e.g. believing they are being followed, that thoughts are being inserted or removed)
  • Symptom 3 – Disorganised Thinking and Speech:
    Difficulty organising thoughts and jumping between unrelated topics

Negative Symptoms

  • Symptom 4 – Negative Symptoms:
    Reduced emotional expression, social withdrawal,
    loss of motivation, and poverty of speech

Early Warning Signs

  • Symptom 5 – Early Warning Signs:
    Unusual or suspicious thinking, social withdrawal,
    decline in school performance, neglect of self-care,
    and disrupted sleep — these may appear weeks or months
    before a full episode
  • Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis by a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist
  • Antipsychotic medication management – carefully monitored and reviewed, with the lowest effective dose and attention to side effects in young people
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) – helping the young person understand and manage distressing symptoms
  • Family psychoeducation and support – helping families understand the condition, reduce stress in the family environment, and provide effective support
  • Relapse prevention planning – identifying early warning signs and creating a personalised plan to prevent or minimise future episodes
  • School and educational support – liaison with the school regarding academic accommodations and re-integration planning

Our Team

We are here to guide you

Meet the specialists who bring compassion, knowledge, and experience to every aspect of care.

Dr Mahshid Bayat

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Sreevidhya K. Srinivas

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Emmanuelle Massad

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Dr Fadi Maalouf

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Dr Girish Banwari

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Dr Kusay Moosa Hadi

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Step-by-Step Support

How we provide the service

Learn how our structured, personalized process guides each individual through assessment, planning, and tailored support to achieve meaningful results.
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01
Psychiatric Assessment
A thorough assessment by a consultant psychiatrist, including history-taking, mental state examination, and coordination of any required physical investigations. Referral for inpatient care is arranged where clinically indicated – Camali provides outpatient support.
02
Integrated Treatment Plan
A coordinated treatment plan combining medication management and psychological therapy is developed with the young person and their family.
03
Family and Long-Term Support
Ongoing family psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, and regular psychiatric review ensure the young person is well-supported over time.

Specific FAQs

1.

Can adolescents recover from schizophrenia?

Yes. With early intervention and consistent treatment, many young people achieve significant recovery and lead fulfilling lives. Early treatment is the most important factor in long-term outcomes.

No. Camali is an outpatient clinic. Where inpatient admission is required, we will coordinate the appropriate referral. We support the young person before and after any admission.