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Editorial
. 2024 May;224(5):147-149.
doi: 10.1192/bjp.2024.5. Epub 2024 Apr 23.

Developing psychological treatments for psychosis

Daniel Freeman  1
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Editorial

Developing psychological treatments for psychosis

Daniel Freeman. Br J Psychiatry. 2024 May.

Abstract

Evidence shows that talking with patients about psychotic experiences can be beneficial. The key question is therefore: which psychological methods can help patients most? This editorial presents ten principles for the design and development of effective psychological treatments. These principles are perceptible characteristics of successful interventions.

Keywords: Psychosocial interventions; clinical trials; community mental health teams; mental health services; psychotic disorders/schizophrenia.

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Conflict of interest statement

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