Make sure he is aware of things that could set him off (trigger) causing him to relapse. The OT&OTA would also let him know the risk of not taking his meds, reminding him of all the great things he did while taking his meds. The Principles of Recovery John had accomplished a lot in his life while living with his illness, he also had some relapses because he no longer saw the benefits of taking his medications. Even though he had a wife who loved him, she wasn't enough to keep his illness at bay. John needed a meaningful new role (being a father) – it was what truly made him grow beyond the catastrophe of his illness. (Williams, A. (1993) Criticism I really enjoyed watching this film because it opened my eyes to what schizophrenia really is. Before this film I thought that people with schizophrenia were violent and unpredictable. John's calm character it really gave me a new insight into this mental illness. I have recommended friends and family to watch this movie so they can learn what I have. The director of the movie did a really good job in portraying the overall life of the real John Nash managed to capture all the attention of the audience