Psychosis 3- 12C Flashcards
1
Q
CBT for psychosis addresses which symptoms?
A
-delusions
2
Q
List the effective interventions for psychosis
A
- Assertive community treatment
- CBT
- Family interventions
- Supported employment
- Social skills training
3
Q
Impacts of ACT
A
- reduces psychiatric hospitalization
- increases housing stability
- improves positive symptoms
4
Q
Treatment effects of antipsychotics in women
A
- women have more rapid response
- more likely to have side effects
5
Q
Rate of comorbid substance abuse in patients with schizophrenia
A
50%
6
Q
Leading cause of premature death in schizophrenia
A
-SUICIDE
7
Q
Risk factors for suicide for patients with schizophrenia
A
- Young age
- high SES
- high IQ
- high aspirations
- early age onset
- chronic course
- greater insight
