Evidences from the efficacy of the cognitive behavior therapy on schizophrenia

Authors

  • Eliza Martha de Paiva Barreto Massachusetts General Hospital; Departamento de Psiquiatria
  • Hélio Elkis International Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000800011

Keywords:

Cognitive behavior therapy, schizophrenia, psychosis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is one of the most efficacious psychotherapic techniques employed for the treatment of psychoses. OBJECTIVE: The authors review the evidence from the main clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses where CBT was applied in the treatment of schizophrenia as well as other disorders of the psychotic spectrum. The main techniques utilized in the trials are also described. METHOD: PubMed and Cochrane search of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses show that CBT is efficacious for certain symptoms of schizophrenia and may represent an add-on therapy for patients who are refractory to antipsychotics.

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Published

2007-01-01

Issue

Vol. 34 No. supl.2 (2007)

Section

Reviews of Literature

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How to Cite

Evidences from the efficacy of the cognitive behavior therapy on schizophrenia . (2007). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 34(supl.2), 204-207. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000800011