Treating More than the Illness: CBT(p) and Recovery in Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating illness. Treatment of schizophrenia should include more than symptom reduction. The recovery model emphasizes a strengths based approach working towards personalized valued goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis is an evidence-based intervention that aims to help people feel better and function better, linking tools learned with attainment of recovery goals. CBTp is not only effective in managing the illness, but aims to improve the overall quality of a person’s life.