Specific topics for schizophrenics in psychoeducation includes theories and practices of medication, effective communication, coping strategies, nutrition, relapse, substance use, and current knowledge of illness (Chein, Leung, Yeung, & Wong, 2013).
Mindfulness Mediation Mindful-based interventions are effective for individuals who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, or chronic pain. Mindfulness is defined as the awareness in the present without displaying judgment (Shorey, Brasfield, Anderson, & Stuart, 2014). Meditation is the hallmark of mindfulness-base intervention in which involves breathing and focusing on bodily sensations that help clients to become aware of specific targets. For instance, if an individual is experiencing …show more content…
In the African-American population, religion, spiritualty, and family are valued the most. Since most African-Americans refuse professional mental health services, they may depend on religion and spirituality to overcome negative life events such as death of a love one, stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. To improve the quality of mental health services among African-Americans, medications and interventions are important. Schizophrenics take antipsychotic medication to alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia. Although antipsychotics are essential, some clients can resist taking medications. Therefore, the task of a counselor is to develop the appropriate intervention that will be useful to the individual. Some of the most common interventions to use among schizophrenics are cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation therapy, mindfulness mediation therapy, and social skills training are useful with schizophrenics. Most importantly, psychoeducation programs are also essential for schizophrenics, relatives, and the community. The purpose of pyschoeducation programs is to inform both mentally ill and non-mentally ill individuals regarding the course, nature, and treatment of mental
Mindfulness Mediation Mindful-based interventions are effective for individuals who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, or chronic pain. Mindfulness is defined as the awareness in the present without displaying judgment (Shorey, Brasfield, Anderson, & Stuart, 2014). Meditation is the hallmark of mindfulness-base intervention in which involves breathing and focusing on bodily sensations that help clients to become aware of specific targets. For instance, if an individual is experiencing …show more content…
In the African-American population, religion, spiritualty, and family are valued the most. Since most African-Americans refuse professional mental health services, they may depend on religion and spirituality to overcome negative life events such as death of a love one, stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. To improve the quality of mental health services among African-Americans, medications and interventions are important. Schizophrenics take antipsychotic medication to alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia. Although antipsychotics are essential, some clients can resist taking medications. Therefore, the task of a counselor is to develop the appropriate intervention that will be useful to the individual. Some of the most common interventions to use among schizophrenics are cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation therapy, mindfulness mediation therapy, and social skills training are useful with schizophrenics. Most importantly, psychoeducation programs are also essential for schizophrenics, relatives, and the community. The purpose of pyschoeducation programs is to inform both mentally ill and non-mentally ill individuals regarding the course, nature, and treatment of mental