This book draws together advances in the understanding, assessment and treatment of stress, negative symptoms, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD and mood disturbance in people with a diagnosis of psychosis, providing a practical guide for clinicians. CBT for psychosis draws on the principles and interventions developed for anxiety and depression and adapts these to treat psychotic symptoms. CBT for schizophrenia is now widely accepted as an effective treatment in the reduction of psychotic symptoms.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: Discusses the role of stress in psychosis.
- Detailed Exploration: Covers negative symptoms - emotional, motivational and behavioural deficits.
- Relevant Disorders: Examines social anxiety disorder, obsessional compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and mood disturbance in psychosis.
- Practical Resources: Includes client handouts for effective treatment application.
Additional Information
A review of findings led the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to recommend offering CBT to all people with schizophrenia.
