For the disorder schizophrenia, research at least one type of intervention that can be used to treat it

For the disorder schizophrenia, research at least one type of…

 

For the disorder schizophrenia, research at least one type of intervention that can be used to treat it. Determine how the intervention can improve the condition and how it changes the way the patients’ brain functions.

This could include pharmacological therapies and/or behavioral therapies. Summarize your findings for your peers.

What is the best research based treatment for schizophrenia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Treating schizophrenia with CBT is challenging. The disorder usually requires medication first. But research has shown that CBT, as an add-on to medication, can help a person better cope with schizophrenia.

What are some interventions to treat hallucinations in schizophrenia?
Treatment usually consists of psychoeducation, medication, psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy, and in some instances transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The present article will focus on medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), TMS, and ECT.