Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Illnesses | Society of Clinical Psychology

TREATMENT TARGET: Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Illnesses

Psychological Treatments

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Cognitive Remediation for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Family Psychoeducation for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Social Learning/Token Economy Programs for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Social Skills Training (SST) for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Supported Employment for Schizophrenia NEW CONTENT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis NEW CONTENT
1998 EST Status: Modest research support

Note: Other psychological treatments may also be effective in treating Schizophrenia and related disorders, but they have not been evaluated with the same scientific rigor as the treatments above. Many medications are also helpful for Schizophrneia and related disorders, but we do not cover medications in this website. Of course, we recommend a consultation with a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and discussion of various treatment options. When you meet with a professional, be sure to work together to establish clear treatment goals and to monitor progress toward those goals. Feel free to print this information and take it with you to discuss your treatment plan with your therapist.