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Review
. 2009 Mar;35(2):347-61.
doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbn177. Epub 2009 Jan 27.

Psychosocial treatments to promote functional recovery in schizophrenia

Robert S Kern  1 , Shirley M Glynn, William P Horan, Stephen R Marder
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Review

Psychosocial treatments to promote functional recovery in schizophrenia

Robert S Kern et al. Schizophr Bull. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

A number of psychosocial treatments are available for persons with schizophrenia that include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation, and social cognition training. These treatments are reviewed and discussed in terms of how they address key components of functional recovery such as symptom stability, independent living, work functioning, and social functioning. We also review findings on the interaction between pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and discuss future directions in pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia. Overall, these treatments provide a range of promising approaches to helping patients achieve better outcomes far beyond symptom stabilization.

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