Schizophrenia
Expert schizophrenia care for all ages at Westwood Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
Understanding Schizophrenia
At Westwood Psychiatry, Dr. Je Ko, MD, PhD from Harvard, specializes in child, teen, and adult psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia. Schizophrenia affects thinking, feeling, and behavior — symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired social functioning. Early recognition and intervention are crucial for improved outcomes. Our services provide support, guidance, and treatment for all ages.
Our Schizophrenia Services
Expert Evaluation & Diagnosis
Thorough evaluations for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Patient-centered plans including medication, therapy, and other evidence-based interventions.
Psychoeducation & Family Support
Education for patients and families about schizophrenia, its management, and coping strategies.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
Continuous evaluation and adjustment of treatment to ensure the best outcomes.
Collaborative Care
Coordination with therapists, counselors, and other specialists for comprehensive support.
Dr. Ko's Approach: Empathetic Care. Honest Guidance. Careful Judgment.
Schizophrenia and related disorders require respectful, long-term psychiatric partnership. Dr. Ko focuses on reducing the impact of symptoms, supporting independence where possible, and involving family or caregivers when it helps—always with attention to dignity and autonomy.
Antipsychotic treatment is discussed openly: efficacy, metabolic and movement side effects, long-acting injectable options, and what monitoring looks like. He does not shy away from hard topics like relapse risk or hospitalization when safety requires it.
Goals are individualized—whether that means work, school, relationships, or simply greater stability day to day. Care evolves as your needs change.
- Ongoing medication management with attention to adherence and side effects
- Psychoeducation about psychosis, negative symptoms, and recovery orientation
- Coordination with case management, therapy, or community programs
- Honest discussion of substance use, sleep, and stress
- Relapse prevention planning and crisis planning when appropriate
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Je Ko and begin your journey toward a brighter future.