As can be seen from Table 4, neuroleptic medication scores changed slightly over time and thus did not differ between the three groups. The FSSI scores in the three groups (mean of 3.6 to 4) were also stable between baseline and 12-month follow-up, indicating no significant change in demand for services over time. The most frequently requested services included day programs for patients (for example, occupational training and recreational activities), patient counseling, home visits by community psychiatric nurses, and respite care. Even though the patients' symptom scores were slightly lower in the mutual support and psychoeducation groups posttest, no significant differences in these symptom scores were noted between the three groups over time.