Table 1 The content of psycho-educational intervention
Booklet number | Goals | Contents |
|---|---|---|
One | To understand the nature of schizophrenia and its symptoms | - Diagnosis of Schizophrenia according to DSM-IV. |
- Truths and myths about schizophrenia | ||
- Symptoms of schizophrenia. | ||
Two | To understand the causes of schizophrenia and the importance of the family in supporting affected individuals. | - Causes of schizophrenia |
- Stress vulnerability model | ||
- Role of the family. | ||
Three | To improve participants understanding of antipsychotic medications and improve medication compliance | - Side effects of medications |
- Mechanism of action of medications | ||
Four | To review relapse triggers & warning signs and improve participants ability to recognise these. | - Early warning signs of relapse |
- Common relapse triggers | ||
- Relapse management strategies. | ||
- Burden of care | ||
Five | To improve understanding of problem solving interventions in schizophrenia. | - Problem solving interventions in schizophrenia. |
- Practical advice for problem solving | ||
Six | To identify stress triggers and improve stress management techniques. | - Stress management skills and strategies. |