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16 - Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2025

By
Elizabeth Thompson ,
Katherine Visser ,
Madeline Ward  and
Brandon A. Gaudiano
Edited by
Stephen Hupp  and
David F. Tolin
Stephen Hupp
Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
David F. Tolin
Affiliation:
Institute of Living
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Summary

This chapter discusses schizophrenia and other psychosis spectrum disorders. Treatment approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, assertive community treatment, family therapy, social learning/token economy programs, supported employment, cognitive remediation, and peer support. Credible components of treatment include psychoeducation, skill acquisition, emotional regulation strategies, interpersonal support, and care coordination. A sidebar highlights the importance of common factors such as empathy.

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schizophreniapsychosis spectrumcognitive-behavioral therapyassertive community treatmentfamily therapysocial learningtoken economysupported employmentcognitive remediationscience-based therapy
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Science-Based Therapy
Raising the Bar for Empirically Supported Treatments
 , pp. 282 - 303
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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