Schizophrenia
Friday's Progress Notes - September 27, 2006
Mental Health Information - Vol. 10 Issue 8
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CONTENTS
1. Significance of the CATIE study
2. Treating schizophrenia effectively
3. Positive and negative syndrome scale for schizophrenia
4. Supportive psychotherapy
5. Efficacy of psychosocial treatments
6. Treating persistent psychosis with CBT
7. Schizophrenia as a risk factor for suicide
8. Handbook for coping with cognitive dysfunction
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According to the NIMH, approximately 2.2 million adults in the U.S. have schizophrenia. Worldwide, schizophrenia is among the top 10 causes of disability in developed countries.
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1. MEDSCAPE
The Significance of CATIE: An Expert Interview With Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD
CATIE is the first study directly comparing a first-generation antipsychotic with several second-generation antipsychotics
in a large number of patients with chronic schizophrenia.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/525641
2. CNS SPECTRUMS
Are We Treating Schizophrenia Effectively? Understanding the Primary Outcomes of the CATIE Study
This monograph presents a representative clinical case patient and illustrates how the CATIE safety and efficacy data has important
implications for the patient.
http://www.cnsspectrums.com/aspx/article_pf.aspx?articleid=610
3. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Reducing Guesswork in Schizophrenia Treatment
The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) can target and gauge therapy, predict outcomes. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=4404&UID=109438
4. PSYCHIATRY 2006
Supportive Psychotherapy for a Patient with Psychosis: Schizophreniform Disorder
It is important to conceptualize the treatment of schizophrenia as being multimodal, incorporating pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy,
and community support technologies.
5. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
The Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia: An Update
The authors review the efficacy of several psychosocial treatments.
6. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Treating Persistent Psychosis With Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
This case study discusses the use of CBT to treat schizophrenia.
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=605&UID=
7. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Suicidal Ideation
Schizophrenia is a risk factor for completed suicide.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1500.html
8. NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Dealing with Cognitive Dysfunction Associated with Psychiatric Disabilities
This parent kit reviews health issues relevant to teens.
http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/cogdys_manual/CogDysHndbk.pdf
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