THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN FIRST EPISODE CLINICS

Abstract

This article reviews specific features of psychoeducational groups with relatives of first episode schizophrenia patients with the example of short-term in-patient treatment program. The indicated features which include short-term hospital stay, open group form, specific emotional response, do not allow implementing long-term full multi-family groups and make searching for new effective program in given conditions more important. Based on the available sources and clinical observation are described principles and rules of working with relatives of first episode patients, plan and basic framework of the sessions, main issues that are usually discussed and recommendations for the most effective way of working the group. This program is the initial stage of the long rehabilitation process, but at the same time allows short-term assistance and support for the relatives.

Keywords

schizophrenia / family interventions / multi-family group / family psychotherapy / psycho-education / socio-psychological assistance to families of patients with schizophrenia / first psychotic episode

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Getmanenko Y.A., Shanidze M.M., Trusova A.V., Dobrovolskaya A.E., Vorobjeva N.V., Sofronov A.G.