Description
Treatment for schizophrenia includes psychotherapy, medications and self-help resources. In high-stress families, schizophrenic patients given standard aftercare relapse 50-60% of the time in the first year out of hospital. That’s why it is so important to give patients and their caregivers the information they need to know when to seek medical help.
This Schizophrenia Stoplight Tool will help patients and caregivers understand when they are in good control and when they need to seek medical help. Green indicates good control, yellow indicates caution and gives specific steps for action, and red indicates a medical crisis that requires calling 911.
This Schizophrenia Stoplight Tool is based on the recommended standards of care for this mental illness. Keep your patients safe with this well written, low literacy stoplight tool. It can be customized with your agency’s name and contact information. Available in English and Spanish. 50 sheets per pad
