In session No 2 entitled Demystifying the Disease, patients were able to expose some situations that gave
rise to stigma and prejudice. It was given information about: the meaning of the concept of healthy and sick,
manifestations and course of schizophrenia and the importance of treatment adherence.
In session No 3, Prevention is the Key, patients were informed about: early warning signs of relapse and
factors associated with it; types of strategies to prevent relapse and the importance of a support network.
The session No 4 entitled A Rainy Day, allowed to approach: the vulnerabilities of the disease; forms of
treatment; drugs used to treat schizophrenia; consequences of interruption / discontinuation of medication.
In session No 5, Healthy Mind and Healthy Body, issues about healthy lifestyles, the importance of
maintaining contact with the family doctor and some support structures were discussed.
In session No 6 entitle The Fog, were given information in a generic way about the main psychoactive
substances and the role of cannabinoids in contributing to the development of schizophrenia.
In session No 7,Storm at Sight, patients were given awareness of: the concept of stress and usage of
strategies to cope with it and some vulnerability factors. Patients were asked to enroll in a role-play, mediated by an
auxiliary ego, in pursuit of a stressful situation. A discussion took place afterwards.