How Does Schizophrenia Affect Family And Relationships?

How Does Schizophrenia Affect Family And Relationships? Individuals with schizophrenia may be emotionally unavailable because of preoccupation with their mental stress. As a result, family members may feel rejected and lonely. b. Family members often experience these negative symptoms as more disturbing than the other (positive) symptoms (Pollio, North & Foster, 1998). How does schizophrenia