Psychiatric Social Work Intervention in Person with Schizophrenia Having Poor Social, Communication and Work Functioning
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https://doi.org/10.29120/ijpsw.2018.v9.i1.46Abstract
The social functioning of a person living with schizophrenia is necessary to contribute to a better life and to live effectively in the community. The present case study was planned to provide psychiatric social work intervention to enhance the client's social skills and overall quality of life. Further, the present case focuses on providing psychosocial intervention to help the family to understand the nature of the illness.
Keywords: Schizophrenia, Social skills, Psychiatric social work intervention
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