Friday, 21 October 2011

Issues Surrounding Classification and Diagnosis of Schizophrenia

Summary of research points examined in class:



Schizophrenia - Treatments

Biological Treatments -
I class we have studied:  Drugs (a.k.a. Chemotherapy).  You must know all about drugs!  Here is some extra information -
Information on anti-psychotic drugs


However, you could also learn about ECT.  Please see below for some extra information on the use of ECT for treating Schizophrenia.



Psychological Treatments -
In class we have studied two types of CBT (CSE and Beck's and Ellis' therapy) alongside the family intervention therapy known as EE.  You must know these!  But you could also learn about the use of Psychanalysis in the treatment of schizophrenia.