psychiatric disorders
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD)
Treatment of Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Atypical (2nd-generation) antipsychotic medications and antidepressants Cognitive-behavioral therapy Supportive psychotherapy Treatment of schizotypal personality disorder are the same as those for all personality disorders. Schizotypal personality disorder is commonly treated with medications. Second-generation antipsychotics lessen anxiety and psychotic-like symptoms ( Cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on acquiring social skills and managing anxiety can help. Such therapy can also increase patients' awareness of how their own behavior may be perceived. Supportive psychotherapy is also useful. The goal is to establish an emotional, encouraging, supportive relationship with the patient and thus help the patient develop healthy defense mechanisms, especially in interpersonal relationships. 1.Jakobsen KD, Skyum E, Hashemi N, et al: Antipsychotic treatment of schizotypy and schizotypal personality disorder: A systematic review.J Psychopharmacol. 31(4):397-405, 2017. doi: 10.1177/0269881117695879 