Intensive Case Management on a Person with Treatment Resistant Paranoid Schizophrenia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12724/ajss.29.3Keywords:
Intensive Case Management, Schizophrenia, RehabilitationAbstract
Multi-factorial contribution of bio-psychological and social constitution has been established as a maintaining factor for chronic illnesses like Schizophrenia. Current case study depicts how long term impairments can have considerable effects on a person’s functioning, specifically in the absence of social support system. Intervention for social integration was done on a person with 15 years long history of schizophrenia, abandoned by family due to her paranoid delusions and decreased social functioning. Intervention on establishing networks with the community resource mobilizers, intensive Case Management Approach and illness management strategies have been used to provide a holistic mental health service and support.
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