Assessment and Management of Socio-Occupational Functioning of Persons with Chronic Schizophrenia: Effect of Social Skills Training

By : Upendra Singh, Sweta, Bhupendra Singh

Page No: 189-198

Abstract
Social skill training is a collection of behavioral techniques that helps a person to restart her/his life in her/his community. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder with almost life long course causing a suffer withdrawal from his community and social life. The study aimed at assessing socio-occupational functioning of persons with chronic schizophrenia and assessing efficacy of social skills training module on socio-occupational functioning. Findings of the study shows significant improvement in self-care, communication and instrumental skills. Individuals improved coping and communication skills, evaluated anomalous experiences more objectively and improved socio-occupational functioning.

Authors :
Upendra Singh : Consultant, Psychiatric Social Worker – DMHP, Rohtas, (District Hospital, SASARAM) Bihar, India.
Bhupendra Singh : Assistant Professor, Psychiatric Social Worker – Institute of Mental Health, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
Sweta : Assistant Professor – Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Nai Subah Institute of Mental Health, Varanasi, U.P.