Abstract
For people who are disenfranchised from society for other reasons, especially homelessness, a paranoid delusional system can create an additional obstacle in the therapeutic engagement and treatment of such individuals. In this article, we describe a composite case of a homeless woman with paranoid schizophrenia. Through this case example, we will explore various obstacles to treatment and discuss strategies to overcome these hurdles to treatment, initiate a therapeutic alliance, and further facilitate and maintain therapy.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Psychiatry |
| Volume | 4 |
| State | Published - Jan 7 2007 |
Disciplines
- Medical Education
- Medicine and Health Sciences