Schizophrenia
Mumbai’s Leading Healthcare Centre
Reviewed by our clinical team · Updated June 2026
What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia can affect how you think, feel, and experience the world around you. It can feel confusing — both for you and your loved ones. At Samarpan, we're here to help you make sense of what's happening and support you toward stability and recovery.
Living with schizophrenia can disrupt your sense of reality, relationships, and daily functioning. Without the right support, it can feel difficult to regain stability or confidence. At Samarpan, we offer evidence-based, structured support to help you rebuild stability and improve quality of life.
Schizophrenia can affect people in different ways, and symptoms may develop gradually or appear more suddenly. It often impacts how a person thinks, perceives reality, and interacts with others.
Symptoms of schizophrenia
- Hearing, seeing, or believing things that others do not (hallucinations or delusions)
- Difficulty distinguishing what is real from what is not
- Disorganised thinking or speech that may feel hard to follow
- Withdrawing from family, friends, or daily activities
- Reduced emotional expression or difficulty feeling motivated
- Changes in behaviour, concentration, or personal care
- Suspicion or strong beliefs that others may not share
If these experiences are affecting daily functioning, relationships, or sense of reality, it’s important to seek professional help. Early support can make a significant difference in how the condition is managed over time.
Not sure if it's schizophrenia?
A short, confidential self-assessment can help you decide whether it’s time to talk to someone.
Our approach at Samarpan
At Samarpan, we understand that schizophrenia requires structured, consistent, and compassionate care. Our approach focuses on both symptom management and improving quality of life.
Psychiatric Care & Medication Management
Medication plays an important role in managing symptoms. Our psychiatrists work closely with individuals to monitor effectiveness, adjust treatment, and address concerns.
Comprehensive Assessments
Detailed evaluations to understand symptoms, history, and current functioning — helping guide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Individual Therapy
Supportive and structured therapy to help individuals understand their experiences, build coping strategies, and improve daily functioning.
Family Support & Psychoeducation
Guidance for families to better understand schizophrenia, respond effectively, and support recovery while maintaining their own wellbeing.
How we can help
Services our team recommends for schizophrenia — every plan starts with a conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start?
A care coordinator can talk you through your options and help you book the right first appointment.
Reaching out is the first step.
Whenever you’re ready, we’re here — in clinic at Churchgate or online.
In crisis or thinking about self-harm? Please contact the iCall helpline on +91 91529 87821, available 24x7.