The film A Beautiful Mind demonstrates the catastrophic effects that schizophrenia can have on a family by depicting the interactions of John Nash, a man who develops this illness, and his wife Alicia. Because the impact of schizophrenia can be so devastating, nursing interventions should focus on asking intervention questions and praising the family's efforts because these actions can promote strength, ground positive experiences, and allow you to see problems in a new way the discovery. of solutions. This author will analyze the film focusing on the physical, psychological and social impact that the chronic illness of schizophrenia has on the family. Then, this author will evaluate the family using the Calgary Family Assessment Model and discuss the interventions chosen from the Calgary Family Intervention Model. Description of Impacts In the film and academic literature, it was evident that the chronic illness of schizophrenia has a physical, psychological and social influence on the family. Physical During the course of John's diagnosis and treatment, Alicia appears consistently stressed, which may be related to the increased level of burden that occurs when an individual takes on the role of caregiver (Chan, 2011). As the film progresses, Alicia appears increasingly fatigued as the stress of her situation continues to take a toll on her body. Stress, combined with tiredness, is a common occurrence in family members of chronically ill patients (Spencely, 2010). PsychologicalAlicia experiences a variety of emotions as she faces her husband and his illness. Fear is one of the most prominent feelings he portrays through his facial expressions and behavior, especially when Joh… in the center of the paper… can promote strength (Chan, 2011). In addition to providing a positive experience, praising gives the family a different view of themselves that can lead to the conditions for change and enable the discovery of solutions (Wright & Leahey, 2013, “The Calgary Family Intervention Model”). Conclusion The film A Beautiful Mind depicts the physical, psychological and social impacts that the chronic illness of schizophrenia can have on a family. Unfortunately, these impacts don't just happen on screen but can also occur in families going through similar situations in the real world. When working with these families, interventions of praise and asking interventional questions are important as they can allow the nurse to assist the family in discovering solutions, help them have a positive experience, and remind them of their strength.