Treatment of Schizophrenia

Medication
1. Can be used on its own
2. More effective if it is used alongside psychosocial interventions
Psychosocial Interventions
1. C.B.T
  1. Allows the person to explore ilness and effects of the treatment
Developing Life, Social and Employment skills
1. Life Skills
  1. Personal Cleansing and dressing
  2. Cooking
  3. Maintaining a safe, clean environment
2. Social Skills
  1. Communicating effectively
  2. Behaving appropriately in a range of different social situations
  3. Gaiing and maintainng positive relationships
  4. Participating in social activies within a community setting
3. Employment skills
  1. Appropriate jobs
  2. Developing interview skills
  3. Developinf Application Skills
  4. Regain previous employment
  5. Educational courses
Positive therapeutic relationship
1. Willing to engage in treatment
2. Show knowlege and understanding of illness and symptoms
3. Allow person to express fears and concerns regarding illness
  1. Understand it from their perspective
Rehabilitation
1. Independent living
2. Recovery Focused

Resource summary

	Created by lisag1993 about 11 years ago