Looking forward to improvement, Sam and his provider identified
how they will measure the effectiveness of his new treatment
regimen. Sam’s personal goals were to improve attendance
and receive a positive performance appraisal at work (functional
improvement); attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings at least
twice per month (reduce isolation); join a peer support group and
make new friends (social support); reduce marijuana use (eliminate
negative impact); and walk his dog daily (exercise). Sam
agreed that beginning a daily exercise regimen would become a
priority due to his weight gain with his prior antipsychotic