Beyond medication. What else does the patient with schizophrenia need to reintegrate into the community?

1. Many patients with chronic mental illness who improve with medical therapy are left with debilitating psychosocial deficits and residual symptoms. 2. A predischarge group based on psychoeducational and process objectives can facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation. 3. The psychiatric clinical nurse specialist can be instrumental in coordinating and facilitating psychosocial rehabilitation.