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Schizotypal personality disorder

Treatment: Some people may be helped by antipsychotic medications, but in many cases talk therapy is preferred. Expectations (prognosis): The outcome varies with the severity of the disorder. Schizotypal personality disorder is usually a chronic illness that can be treated but not cured. Complications: Poor social skills Lack of interpersonal relationships Calling your health care provider: Text Continues Below Talk to your health care provider or mental health professional if you have trouble forming and keeping relationships due to unusual beliefs or suspect that your child may have this problem.

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