Training Materials

This series includes information for volunteer supporters to better understand features of schizophrenia spectrum disorders and some recommendations for interactions. It also provides an overview of some evidence-based practices effective for this population, including psychosocial interventions and medications.

• Schizophrenia Basics for Supporters: Provides an overview of schizophrenia. Discusses the when and how of a schizophrenia diagnosis, along with an overview of related disorders, associated diagnoses, and complications.
• Evidence-based Practices in Schizophrenia Care for Supporters: Introduces approaches and practices used to treat individuals with schizophrenia, including a person-centered approach, assertive community treatment, and medications.
• Supporting People with Schizophrenia for Supporters: Introduces concepts to consider while supporting an individual with schizophrenia. Provides helpful strategies. Reviews the recovery and supported decisionmaking models that can be applied to this population.