Pyschological treatments for SCZ

Question 1

CBT in SCZ

Answer 1

Assumes schizophrenia stems from faulty thinking.
ABC (DE) model: The therapist challenges irrational beliefs (disputing) and helps replace them with healthier alternatives (effects).

Reality testing: Helps patients recognise that their hallucinations or delusions are not real, (testing claims of seeing the future).

Question 2

Family therapy

Answer 2

Aims to improve family dynamics to reduce relapse risk.
Focuses on the whole family, not just the patient.

Includes psychoeducation, conflict reduction, stress management, and improving communication and problem-solving.

Question 3

Token economies

Answer 3

Used in hospitals to manage behaviour or prepare patients for community life.

Based on operant conditioning, patients earn tokens for desirable behaviours (e.g., washing), which can be exchanged for rewards like activities or treats.

Behaviour shaping rewards gradual improvements toward the desired behaviour.