title: Management of chronic schizophrenic outpatients.
abstract: Mental health practitioners can effectively manage outpatient care of chronic schizophrenic patients by regulating antipsychotic and ancillary maintenance medications; providing supportive "psychotherapy"; advising on programs to fulfill basic needs such as housing, vocational rehabilitation, and a social network; engaging the patient's family along with the patient in a partnership to maximize functioning; and encouraging appropriate social interactions. When done skillfully, this outpatient practice can be among the most rewarding in psychiatry.
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Torrey
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D005190:Family; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents