Shock Therapy For Schizophrenia
Psychotherapy
Psychosocial and rehabilitative therapies may be helpful for patients with schizophrenia.
Cognitive-Behavioral and Other Psychosocial Therapies
The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy is showing particular promise for improvement of both positive and negative symptoms in some patients, and the benefits may persist after treatment has stopped. This approach attempts to strengthen the patient's capacity for normal thinking, using mental exercises and self-observation. Improving...
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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From Our Sources
Schizophrenia: Therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBuchanan RW, Kreyenbuhl J, Kelly DL, Noel JM, Boggs DL, Fischer BA, et al. The 2009 schizophrenia PORT psychopharmacological treatment... Read more »
Depression and Light Therapy, Electric Shock Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If... Read more »
Shock therapy may treat ED
Shockwaves directed at the penis may be a long-term treatment for erectile dysfunction caused by low blood flow, Israeli researchers say. The... Read more »
Research Could Lead to New Schizophrenia Therapies
Scientists in London are reporting they have discovered the cause behind the high levels of the brain chemical dopamine found in people with... Read more »
Clinical trial: Nuvigil as an add-on therapy for schizophrenia...
This is a study to determine whether Nuvigil is more effective than a placebo as an add-on therapy to antipsychotic medication in easing symptoms of... Read more »
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