psychological therapy for SZ

Question 1

what is CBT ao1

Answer 1

cognitive behaviour therapy helps clients make sense of how their irrational cognitions impact on their feelings + behaviour
understanding where symptoms come from can be helpful for those with symptoms like auditory hallucinations
it doesnt eliminate symptoms of SZ but makes ppl better able to cope with them = reduces distress + improves abillity to function adequately

Question 2

strength of CBT

Answer 2

evidence for its effectiveness
Jauhar et al 2014
reviewed 34 studies of using CBT with SZ
- concluded there is clear evidence for small but significant effects on both positive and negative symptoms

Pontillo et al
found reductions inn in frequency and severity of auditory hallucinations

clinical advice from NICE recommends CBT for SZ

both research and clinical exp support the benefits of CBT for SZ

Question 3

limitation of CBT ao3

Answer 3

wide range of techniques and symptoms included in studies
CBT techniques and SZ symptoms vary widely from one case to another

Thomas 2015
diff studies involved the use of diff CBT techniques and ppl with diff combos of +ve and -ve symptoms

overall modest benefits of CBT for SZ probably conceal a wide variety of effects of diff CBT techniques on diff symptoms