The experimental groups were led by the researcher
and 4 research assistants under the same protocol.
One group was composed of 6 dyads of persons with
schizophrenia. Participants were given the patient’s
manual during the program. The experimental groups
received a series of six 60-minute practice sessions
of the Thai culturally based mutual support program
at weeks 2, 3, and 4 according to the guidelines of
the program.