What do family support groups and family psychoeducational programs have in common?
a.) Family members of patients with schizophrenia are subjected to the same treatments as the patient so that they can understand what it is like to have the illness
b.) Family members meet with others in the same situation to share thoughts and emotions, provide mutual support, and learn about schizophrenia.
c.) Family members are instructed to keep quiet while the patient with schizophrenia gives a presentation their plan for recovery
d.) Family members work collaboratively with therapists on ways to convince patient with schizophrenia to voluntarily agree long-term hospitalization
Ans: b.) Family members meet with others in the same situation to share thoughts and emotions, provide mutual support, and learn about schizophrenia.
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