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Medical Therapy
The treatment of psychosis often depends on what associated diagnosis (such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) is thought to be present. However, the first line treatment for psychotic symptoms is usually a neuroleptic (also termed 'antipsychotic') medication, and in some cases hospitalisation. There is growing evidence that cognitive behavior therapy[1] and family therapy[2] can be effective in managing psychotic symptoms. When other treatments for psychosis are ineffective, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (aka shock treatment) is sometimes utilized to relieve the underlying symptoms of psychosis, such as depression or schizophrenia. There is also increasing research suggesting that Animal-Assisted Therapy can contribute to the improvement in general well-being of people with schizophrenia.[3]
References
- ↑ Birchwood, M (2006). "The future of cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis: not a quasi-neuroleptic". British Journal of Psychiatry. 188: 108–108. PMID 16449695. Unknown parameter
|coauthors=ignored (help);|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ Haddock, G (2005). "Psychological interventions in early psychosis". Schizophrenia Bulletin. 31 (3): 697–704. PMID 16006594. Unknown parameter
|coauthors=ignored (help);|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ Nathans-Barel, I. (2005). "Animal-assisted therapy ameliorates anhedonia in schizophrenia patients". Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 74 (1): 31–35. Unknown parameter
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