Appropriateness

• Convenience


  • Coordinating family members is time-consuming and a lot of effort for some
  • Patients are likely to stop due to the hassle, increasing attrition rates
  • However, strategies are embedded to combat this - 'therapeutic alliance'
• Cost


  • Overall, family therapy is cheaper than drugs, keeps patients out of hospital and prevents relapses
  • Prevents relapsing - teaches family to notice early signs and teaches patients skills