Psychosocial Treatments for Schizophrenia
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This article focuses on the importance of psychosocial interventions for individuals with schizophrenia. We present recent research in the areas of cognitive behavior therapy, social skills training, family interventions, supported employment, and cognitive remediation. We consider issues within those domains of treatment, such as symptom remission versus functional recovery, the limitations of pharmacotherapy, and the potential for psychosocial interventions to address both family and patient issues.
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