A03

• What is one strength of family therapy for schizophrenia?

  Evidence of its effectiveness
• What did William McFarlane conclude about family therapy in 2016?

  It is one of the most effective treatments
• By what percentage were relapse rates reduced with family therapy according to McFarlane?

  50-60%
• When is family therapy particularly promising according to McFarlane?

  When mental health starts to decline
• What does NICE recommend for everyone diagnosed with schizophrenia?

  Family therapy
• What does family therapy benefit besides the identified patient?

  All family members
• Why are the effects of family therapy important according to Lobban and Barrowclough?

  Families provide the bulk of care
• How does family therapy strengthen the family unit?

  By improving family functioning
• What is a wider benefit of family therapy beyond the identified patient?

  Less negative impact on family members
• What is the overall impact of family therapy on families of schizophrenia patients?

  Strengthens their ability to support the patient