Schizophrenia: Unlock Strategies to Prevent a Relapse

Journal Title: Journal of Psychiatric Nursing - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a chronic illness with a relapsing nature. It is of paramount importance to avert a recurrance for the following reasons 1. The symptoms of a relapse are more severe than the previous episode 2. Burden to the family and society is humungous 3. It is imperative that a schizophrenic patient leads a normal life. Therfore, this article gives information on ways to monitor one’s mental health and prevent a relapse.

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Jyothi Sunandha

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  • EP ID EP648222
  • DOI 10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.8119.6
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Jyothi Sunandha (2019). Schizophrenia: Unlock Strategies to Prevent a Relapse. Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, 8(1), 25-27. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-648222