E-ISSN : 2733-4538
Family can play an important role in the course of treating schizophrenia. Family education programs have been developed, with which family could cope more effectively with their relative's symptomatic behaviors. The author has developed a family education program in Korea. This article consists of two parts. In the first part, the author reviewed the development of the American family education program, emphasizing the necessity of family education, and described the outcome of family intervention. The second part introduced the process and the content of the Korean family education program for person with schizophrenia. In addition, the evaluation of the program and suggestions for the future were proposed.