If a family member or loved one has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may be wondering how you can best help them. In this video, get examples of types of support your loved one may need, according to Khadijah Watkins, MD, Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Watkins is a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she's the Associate Director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and was previously the Associate Training Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training Program.
References
American Psychiatric Association. (2020). What is schizophrenia?.
Jameel, Hafiz Tahir, et al. (2020). Observed social support and willingness for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. Psychological Research and Behavior Management.
National Institute of Mental Health. (N.D.). Schizophrenia.
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