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Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría
Print version ISSN 0034-7450
Abstract
MUNOZ MOLINA, Francisco Javier and RUIZ CALA, Silvia Liliana. Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2007, vol.36, n.1, pp.98-110. ISSN 0034-7450.
Introduction: Schizophrenia and related disorders are chronic and disabling diseases in which superior cognitive functions are altered. Objectives: To present the most relevant aspects pertaining cognitive deficits in schizophrenia and perspectives about its treatment. Methods: Review of the relevant literature. Results: In the last decades strategies for the treatment of schizophrenia have shown progress and among them, cognitive-behavioral therapy has been helpful. Studies are not definitive, but results are promising when the therapist uses a wide array of strategies in the development of skills and competencies fostering autonomy in the patient and reduction of symptoms.
Keywords : Schizophrenia; cognitive-behavioral therapy.