Question

Assess the situation of persons with schizophrenia and their families in the community

Answer 1

1 Answer)-Schizophrenia-A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave clearly.Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.

Self treat schizophrenia.....

your attitude towards is like that-

1. Accept your diagnosis. ...
2. Don't buy into the stigma of schizophrenia.
3. Communicate with your doctor. ...
4. Pursue self-help and therapy that helps you manage symptoms. ...
5. Set and work toward life goals. ...
6. Turn to trusted friends and family members. ...
7. Stay involved with others.

And caring family -If you are the family, friend or carer of someone with schizophrenia, these are some things you can do to help:

• Focus on the person’s strengths – the things they enjoy or are good at.
• Keep reminding them that they have a role as a member of their family and community.
• Consider doing a family psychoeducation program. This is a chance to learn about the illness, how to communicate better and how to deal with problems. Ask someone from the health-care team about psychoeducation programs near you.
• If you cannot join a psychoeducation program, consider making an appointment with a psychologist to learn more about schizophrenia and how you can help the person.
• Learn to recognise the early warning signs of a psychotic episode and have a plan for what to do.
• Learn motivational techniques to encourage the person to do things for themselves.
• Keep track of their health-care visits and help make sure they don’t miss them.

Mainly three basic points for treatment.

1)Patient compliance. 2) medication. 3)pschotherpy.