Dr. Araba Chintoh: Coping with Schizophrenia

Dr. Araba Chintoh is a psychiatrist in CAMH’s Schizophrenia Division and Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Emergency Department, as well as a clinician scientist with expertise in pharmacology. Her work focuses on individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. In her research, she explores treatment options, barriers to accessing treatment and epidemiological factors of this population. In addition to her clinical and research duties, she brings a strong advocacy lens to her work. Dr. Chintoh understands the statistics: The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders is 20 times higher than the general population. Her goal is to start from a place of openness and understanding with patients and families to give them the best chance possible.