NCJ Number
231471
Journal
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma Volume: 19 Issue: 4 Dated: June 2010 Pages: 450-463
Date Published
June 2010
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This article examines the relationship between trauma and schizophrenia and the use of trauma treatment to psychotherapy for schizophrenia.
Abstract
Because of the high rates of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with psychotic disorders, there has been increasing emphasis on incorporating trauma treatment into comprehensive care for schizophrenia. Yet, despite heightened awareness of the need, limited information has been provided specifying an effective approach tailored to this population. Significant advances in trauma treatment have been made in recent years that can provide a general framework for guiding such interventions for individuals with schizophrenia. This article provides a brief review of the relationship between trauma and schizophrenia and offers a heuristic view of applications of current trauma treatment to psychotherapy for schizophrenia. References (Published Abstract)