Web-based Support for People With Schizophrenia and Their Families

Support to Patients and Families

This study will assess the feasibility of using the internet and in-home computers to provide advice from health care professionals, social support, and health information to people with schizophrenia and their families.

The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of using the World Wide Web (Web) and in-home computers to provide patients suffering from schizophrenia and their families advice from health care professionals, social support, and information.

The purposes of this intervention are to improve: 1) the availability, convenience and use of needed mental health services; 2) family support for their ill family members; and 3) patient and family outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of schizophrenia Able to speak and read English Regular contact with a family member

Exclusion Criteria:

• Enrolled in another study