More support is needed for the carers of people with schizophrenia, says NICE
The NHS should provide greater help and support to the relatives and
carers of people with psychosis or schizophrenia. In wide-ranging updated guidance on treating and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in adults,
the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says carers'
needs should be assessed to ensure they get the right level of support.
Among a number of new recommendations in the updated guideline, NICE
says service users should be offered support from people who have
recovered from psychosis or schizophrenia. It adds that clinicians
should also consider giving advice to people with psychosis or
schizophrenia to manage their condition. This should include information
and advice about effective use of medication, identifying and managing
symptoms, accessing mental health and other support services, coping
with stress and other problems, what to do in a crisis and preventing
relapse as well as setting personal recovery goals.
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