Assignment task: The goal of treatment in schizophrenia is to reduce the symptoms and prevent relapse so that the so that the patient can return to a baseline level of functioning in the society. For best long-term outcomes both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments are recommended (Owen, Sawa & Mortensen, 2016). Pharmacotherapy is the best solution in the management of schizophrenia, but psychotherapy such cognitive behavioral or individual and group therapy is also very important. Non pharmacological therapies not only compliment pharmacotherapy, but they also can encourage medications adherence. Psychiatric patients are known for medications non-adherence because they tend to deny that they have a mental disorder, due to experience adverse effects that dissuade them from taking more medication; they may not perceive their need for medication; or they may have grandiose symptoms or paranoia. Want Professional Help?