Psychological treatments for psychosis: history and overview

J Am Acad Psychoanal Dyn Psychiatry. 2003 Spring;31(1):155-76. doi: 10.1521/jaap.31.1.155.21930.

Abstract

This article is part of the ISPS (International Society for the Psychological Treatment of the Schizophrenias and other Psychoses) task force report on the PORT (Patients Outcome Research Team) recommendations for treatment of schizophrenia. It reviews psychological treatment approaches in psychosis to date and assesses recent trends. The most influential therapies have been psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and supportive therapy.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Psychoanalysis / history
  • Psychotherapeutic Processes
  • Psychotherapy / history
  • Psychotherapy / methods*
  • Psychotherapy / trends
  • Psychotic Disorders / therapy*
  • Schizophrenia / therapy*