Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore how to improve the social function of schizophrenia patients in the community. Methods50 patients with schizophrenia were guided in the community to positively join in the rehabilitation workshop activities. Other 50 patients with schizophrenia in the community that didn't join in the rehabilitation activities were as controls. All the patients were assessed with Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP) before and a year after intervention. ResultsThe total score of PSP in the study group was higher than that in the control group, while the total score of PANSS and the score of Negative Syndrome in the study group were lower than those in the control group （P＜0.05）. After a year, there were significant differences in the total scores of PANSS, PSP and score of Negative Syndrome in the study group compared with before （P＜0.05）, but not in the control group. ConclusionJoined in the rehabilitation workshop activities for patients with schizophrenia in the community is useful to reduce their illness, improve their social function.

Key words: schizophrenia, rehabilitation workshop, social function, community