Psychoeducation as a Tool in Schizophrenia Management: A Review of Best Practices

Author Name: Himanshu Tiwari1, Nidhi Gaur2, Abey Varughese3, Rahul Tiwari4, Chintal Purohit 5, Dr. Anjani Devi Nelavala6

Volume: 03/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2025-66628639/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. Nursing Tutor, Himalaya College of Nursing, Sparsh Himalaya University, Majri Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
2. Associate Professor, Himalaya College of Nursing, Sparsh Himalaya University, Majri Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
3. Principal Cum Professor, Sharbati College of Nursing, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India.
4. Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Education, Mandsaur University, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India
5. Assistant Professor, Krishna School of Nursing, KPGU University, Varnama, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
6. HOD, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that impacts cognition, emotion, and behavior, requiring comprehensive management strategies. Psychoeducation has emerged as a vital tool in schizophrenia care, equipping patients and caregivers with knowledge to enhance treatment adherence, symptom recognition, and coping mechanisms. This review explores best practices in psychoeducation, highlighting individual, family-based, and group interventions. Additionally, the integration of digital tools, including telepsychiatry and mobile applications, is discussed as a modern extension of psychoeducational methods. While psychoeducation significantly improves patient outcomes, challenges such as stigma, cultural barriers, and accessibility persist. Addressing these issues through personalized approaches and policy reforms will further strengthen schizophrenia management. The review underscores the need for continued research into innovative psychoeducational strategies to optimize treatment and quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia.

Key words: Schizophrenia, Psychoeducation, Mental Health, Treatment Adherence, Family Intervention, Digital Health, Coping Strategies, Patient Empowerment, Psychosocial Support.