Skill building may include relapse-prevention drills and disorder-related conflict skills for adult patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or a mood disorder. Along with skill building, the patient typically receives individualized:
a. pharmacotherapy.
b. subsidized housing.
c. occupational therapy.
d. health care treatment.
A
Pharmacotherapy is typically combined with psychoeducation for families that include persons with severe disorders, such as schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder.
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