Psychological well-being in families with a member suffering from schizophrenia. An investigation into long-standing problems.
Levels of stress in carers of long-term schizophrenia sufferers attending a depot clinic were assessed. Nine out of 25 carers (36%) were identified as possible or definite cases on either the GHQ or the HAD. However, a substantial proportion of carers managed to cope with the difficulties without suffering psychologically.
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Department of Clinical Psychology, Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012919:Social Behavior; D012944:Social Support
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents