Thus although individual CBT for persistent
psychotic symptoms when added to medication may confer some modest benefits in reducing emotional distress, 2 and should continue to be offered, it is not efficacious in preventing further relapse
among those recovering from a recent relapse.
The elevated prevalence of alcohol use disorders
among people with psychotic disorders is well documented.1 Among this population alcohol misuse has been linked to a range of adverse consequences including unemployment, lower education level and lower socioeconomic status.2 Studies examining the impact of alcohol misuse on various psychiatric symptoms among people with psychotic disorders report inconsistent findings
among people with
psychotic disorders is well documented.1
Among this population alcohol misuse has been linked to a range of adverse consequences including unemployment, lower education level and lower socioeconomic status.2 Studies examining the impact of alcohol misuse on various psychiatric symptoms among people with psychotic disorders report inconsistent findings
Among this population alcohol misuse has been linked to a range of adverse consequences including unemployment, lower education level and lower socioeconomic status.2 Studies examining the impact of alcohol misuse on various psychiatric
symptoms among people with psychotic disorders report inconsistent findings
among people with
psychotic disorders report inconsistent findings.3, 4