Developing a group for friends and families of schizophrenics: a hospital model.
The article describes the experience of one psychiatric team in considering and then organizing a group for friends and families of schizophrenics for their psychiatric ward in a general hospital. Included in the article are suggested procedures, program areas to develop, and estimated costs. The benefits to patients, families and friends as well as staff are highlighted.
D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012559:Schizophrenia; D012657:Self-Help Groups