[Effectiveness of stress coping skills training with psycho-educational approach among caregivers` of schizophrenic patients on family function and psychological wellbeing]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Living with schizophrenic patients is stressful. Caregivers without sufficient knowledge cannot perform their responsibilities very well. This situation leads to relapse and re-hospitalization. Families experience a lot of stress facing such difficult situations which results in discomfort, tensions or despair in family members. High tensions impair family function unless the family adapt to the new situation