Table 1 Component of the psycho-educational intervention
Booklet number | Contents |
|---|---|
One | -What is schizophrenia?-Common myths about schizophrenia. |
-Prevalence. | |
-Disorder course. | |
-Positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. | |
-How is the schizophrenia diagnosed? | |
Two | -Stress vulnerability Model of psychiatric disorder. |
-Psychobiological vulnerability to disorders (genetic and biological factors). | |
-Effects of alcohol and drug abuse and medication on symptoms. | |
-How family members can help. | |
Three | -Medication effects on disorder (Treatment of acute symptoms). |
-The pros and cons of long term medication. | |
-Strategies for managing side effects. | |
Four | -Early warning sign of relapse. |
-Definition. | |
-Common early warning signs. | |
-Identification of early warning signs for the client. | |
-Explanation concept burden of care, importance of self-care and understanding the patients’ needs for help. | |
Five | -Recommendation for improving coexistence in the family. |
-Understand common difficulties. | |
-Understand the concept of listening and empathy. | |
-Problem solving strategies. | |
-Managing disruptive behaviours. | |
Six | -Family expectation from patients and patients’ expectation from family. |
-Creating a low stress environment and ways to reduce stress. |