If the patient is too isolated from society, the result can be counter-productive. Dr. Shen believes that with help and encouragement, people with mental disorders can, and should, try to live normal lives.
因此病人家屬應鼓勵他多與人來往，多做點事，儘量活得像個正常人一樣。至於精神官能症的患者，通常都是自我要求高、責任感重、很在乎別人的看法、容易患得患失的人。