Tag Archives: Schizophrenia

Article Review: Schizophrenia and Personality Disordered Patientsā€™ Adherence to Music Therapy (Hannibal, N., et al., 2012)

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Susan Vaught

    Introduction The researchers believe that music therapy can be used to effectively treat schizophrenia, depression, and personality disorders. When utilizing both a psychodynamic and relational approach to treatment, music therapy can be used to create the necessary conditions … Continue reading →

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Article Summary of Risk Factors for Violence in Psychosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of 110 Studies

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    Witt, van Dorn, and Fazel (2013) noted many inconsistencies and varying emphases in the current literature on the association of violence and psychosis. This led the researchers to perform a meta-analyses of the current literature base, essentially combining … Continue reading →

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Virtual Realty and Schizophrena: A New Twist on Social Skills Training

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Susan Vaught

    Social skills training is commonly used when treating an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia. However, there are disadvantages to using traditional social skills approach, particularly related to the individualā€™s motivation. Technology is increasingly used in the treatment of mental … Continue reading →

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