Psychosocial treatments to promote functional recovery in schizophrenia

Schizophr Bull. 2009 Mar;35(2):347-61. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbn177. Epub 2009 Jan 27.

Abstract

A number of psychosocial treatments are available for persons with schizophrenia that include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation, and social cognition training. These treatments are reviewed and discussed in terms of how they address key components of functional recovery such as symptom stability, independent living, work functioning, and social functioning. We also review findings on the interaction between pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and discuss future directions in pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia. Overall, these treatments provide a range of promising approaches to helping patients achieve better outcomes far beyond symptom stabilization.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cognition Disorders / psychology
  • Cognition Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Cognition Disorders / therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy
  • Schizophrenia / rehabilitation
  • Schizophrenia / therapy*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*
  • Social Adjustment
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents