PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF PSYCHOEDUCATION IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Relevance. Having arisen in routine psychiatric practice to help a patient with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), and then his relatives, in building understanding of the illness and ways of coping with it, psychoeducation not only approved the status of a stand-alone method of therapy, but also proved its effectiveness and expediency of use. Gradually, s & dcy;everal models of psychoeducation emerged: informational, supportive, motivational, and a model of teaching skills to cope with illness. The aim. The article contains descriptions of these models, examples of programs and data on their effectiveness. Results. Psychoeducation in modern conditions has become a mandatory element of extensive treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients with SSDs; it is combined with other types of psychotherapeutic interventions, equipped with new and unexpected practices, and is actively developing. Conclusion. The article substantiates the conclusion that improving and developing program options and increasing their accessibility largely determines the effectiveness of mental health services and provides a personalized approach to patients with SSDs.