title: [The Alpabem, an association of parents of young adults with symptoms of chronic mental illness.].
abstract: This article describes the stages encountered in the creation of an association for the parents of young adults with schizophrenia related symptoms. The association's mode of operation is also studied. The association's impact on the families'reactions to the illness is observed as well as the evolution of the psychiatric workers in charge of the beneficiaries. This article also deals with the social influence of such an organization.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lazure
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cousineau