Curriculum Module: Applying Mental Health Research on Psychoeducation with Multiple-Family Groups to Field Work Practice

Abstract

This curriculum module is developed to integrate mental health research with undergraduate field practice. The module is based on a research study of the New York Family Support Demonstration Project which utilized psychoeducation as a treatment modality for schizophrenic patients and their families. The module is designed to expand students' knowledge of schizophrenia and to introduce students to interventions which have been found effective in working with persons with schizophrenia. The module is also designed to make students aware of the importance of reading research studies in their areas of interest, and, of testing research findings in their own practice. The module, as presented here, is designed to be used in field seminar with upper level students. However, the module is appropriate (with modification) for upper level courses in policy, practice, research, and human behavior and the social environment.