In schizophrenia treatment when families are available, a key aim is to help families respond to the patient and to help the family and client use available community resources.

• A. Isolate the patient
• B. Focus solely on medication
• C. Help families respond and use community resources
• D. Remove the patient from family contact

Answer: (C)

Engaging families through education and supportive collaboration is central to schizophrenia treatment because it helps them respond constructively to the patient, improves communication, and connects both the client and family with community services and supports that aid ongoing treatment and recovery. When families are equipped to respond appropriately and to link with available community resources, treatment adherence is supported, crises are better managed, and relapse risk is reduced. In contrast, isolating the patient, focusing only on medication, or cutting family contact out of care overlooks the essential social and practical supports that help someone with schizophrenia manage day-to-day and engage with services that promote stability.