psychological therapy

Question 1

psychological therapy

Answer 1

cognitive behaviour therapy
family therapy

Question 2

cognitive behaviour therapy

Answer 2

help patients to identify irrational thoughts and tries to change them

5-20 sessions individually or as a group session

explaining to the patient where their symptoms come from and how this impacts their own feelings

Question 3

evaluation of CBT

Answer 3

not a cure
evidence
range of techniques

Question 4

not a cure (CBT EVALUATION)

Answer 4

CBT may just allow a patient to cope better with their symptoms

does not cure the biological origins of the condition

Question 5

evidence (CBT EVALUATION)

Answer 5

Jauhar (2014)
- reviewed results of 34 studies of CBT
- concluded it has a significant but fairly small effect on positive/negative symptoms

Question 6

range of techniques (CBT EVALUATION)

Answer 6

different therapists use different types of CBT

patients can have very varied symptoms

it is difficult to ascertain how effective CBT would be for each individual

Question 7

family therapy

Answer 7

involves both the individual patient and their family

its purpose is to encourage better communication and interaction between all members of the family to reduce relapse rates

Question 8

how does family therapy reduce relapse rates

Answer 8

reduces the levels of ‘expressed emotion’ especially anger and guilt bu reducing the levels of stress at home

other family members are educated about schizophrenia

are encouraged to ask questions and learn about the disorder

are given practical coping skills to help manage the difficulties of a family member having schizophrenia

Question 9

evaluation of family therapy

Answer 9

evidence
family benefit
economic implications

Question 10

evidence (FAMILY THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 10

LcFarlane (2016)
- found relapse rates to be reduced by 50-60%
- is particularly effective when the illness is in its early stages

Question 11

family benefit (FAMILY THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 11

by involving everyone in the therapy it benefits the whole family

the family takes on most of the care of a schizophrenic family member

Question 12

economic implications (FAMILY THERAPY EVALUATION)

Answer 12

family therapy reduced relapse rates

it takes pressure off other healthcare services

provides economic benefit to the state