Multi-family group intervention in a programme for patients with first-episode psychosis: A Brazilian experience

International Journal of Social Psychiatry

Volumn 56, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 527-532

  Fabri Cabral, Rita Regina ^a   Chaves, Ana Cristina ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

early intervention; early psychosis; family intervention; first episode psychosis; psychoeducation; schizophrenia

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; BRAZIL; EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION; FAMILY THERAPY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; PSYCHOSIS; QUESTIONNAIRE;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BRAZIL; EARLY INTERVENTION (EDUCATION); FAMILY THERAPY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS; QUESTIONNAIRES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77956515325     PISSN: 00207640     EISSN: 17412854     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0020764009102754     Document Type: Article

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