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Cognitive behavioral therapy of negative symptoms
Dimitri Perivoliotis1, Corinne Cather
1University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market St., Room 2032, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. dimitrip@mail.med.upenn.edu
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|July 3, 2009
Summary
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shows promise in treating negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Innovations in CBT aim to address dysfunctional beliefs and improve functioning despite cognitive challenges.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Negative symptoms in schizophrenia contribute significantly to functional disability.
- These symptoms often persist despite standard pharmacological treatments.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is explored as an adjunctive psychotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline innovations in tailoring CBT for negative symptoms in schizophrenia.
- To enhance functional outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia.
- To present a case illustration of adapted CBT.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a goal-oriented recovery approach.
- Implementing in-session exercises to challenge dysfunctional beliefs.
- Adapting CBT to overcome neurocognitive and engagement barriers.
Main Results:
- Innovations focus on disconfirming maladaptive beliefs linked to negative symptoms.
- Tailored CBT addresses challenges posed by neurocognitive deficits.
- The approach aims to improve overall functioning in schizophrenia patients.
Conclusions:
- Adapted CBT offers a promising strategy for managing negative symptoms in schizophrenia.
- Goal-oriented recovery and belief-challenging exercises are key components.
- These innovations may improve treatment outcomes for persistent negative symptoms.
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