Yes, I think it is still not well understood. As I mentioned, there is more to it than medication. There is also an entire process around it, starting with a life plan. Someone who agrees to take their medication and continues to do so for a long time—as it is a lifelong disease—must be able to grasp the instructions for, and the effects of, taking medications. Yes, there are some adverse effects, but I think taking medication has many more positive effects than not taking it. People must be educated about that.
The sick person must receive permanent support, so to speak. They really need that support during the recovery stage. Without it, they may easily—and we see it often—stop taking their medication, telling themselves that they are doing well because of their own efforts and that they will be able to control their disease. Strong support and guidance—be it from therapists, advocacy groups or social workers—help them see on a regular basis that the disease is ever-present and that treatment is ongoing.