Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders-Gillian Haddock, P

Taylor & Francis

Leading researchers and pratitioners discuss new psychological treatments for people experiencing chronic psychotic problems and suggest how these can be used as a compliment or an alternative to psychopharmacological methods. > \nTraditionally, people with psychotic symptoms have been treated with anti-psychotic or neuroleptic drugs. While this approach is beneficial to a number of people, there are many for whom it is problematic. Recent recognition of these problems has led to the development of effective complementary treatments of a specifically psychological nature. \nIn Cognitive Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders leading researchers and practitioners in this area provide a comprehensive overview for all those undergoing related training in psychology and psychiatry, as well as nursing and social work. \nThe book provides a general background to cognitive treatment, and also discusses specific uses of the therapy in treating those who have hallucinations, as.