biostudies-literatureUnknown3(1)Gadelha AThe COVID-19 pandemic mainly affected the most vulnerable individuals. Among those, patients with schizophrenia especially suffered from unexpected changes in their routines, barriers to treatment, and distress-related events. We conducted a narrative review using all available sources of information to describe the challenges faced by schizophrenia patients and their families in Brazil, including the strategies that have been adopted to tackle them. In addition, we analyzed public data on antipsychotic prescriptions and hospitalizations. It was found that digital prescriptions with extended expiration dates implemented during the pandemic in Brazil allowed patients to maintain their access to antipsychotics. Hospitalizations among patients with schizophrenia, schizotypal, and schizoaffectSchizophrenia bulletin opensgac061https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9619477biostudies-literatureChallenges and Insights From Treating Psychotic Disorders During COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil.PMC9619477Gadelha AMari JCerqueira ROZiebold CfalseChallenges and Insights From Treating Psychotic Disorders During COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil.The COVID-19 pandemic mainly affected the most vulnerable individuals. Among those, patients with schizophrenia especially suffered from unexpected changes in their routines, barriers to treatment, and distress-related events. We conducted a narrative review using all available sources of information to describe the challenges faced by schizophrenia patients and their families in Brazil, including the strategies that have been adopted to tackle them. In addition, we analyzed public data on antipsychotic prescriptions and hospitalizations. It was found that digital prescriptions with extended expiration dates implemented during the pandemic in Brazil allowed patients to maintain their access to antipsychotics. Hospitalizations among patients with schizophrenia, schizotypal, and schizoaffect2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Jan2025-04-04T13:58:18.093Z2025-04-04T13:58:18.093ZS-EPMC96194773634864410.1093/schizbullopen/sgac061