The different psychosocial interventions all have some overlapping paradigms; for example, psychoeducation is part of CBT.47 It may also reflect a similar approach to delivery,
in that material is
presented in a
sequential and structured
manner, with an emphasis on patients gaining personalised skills
in the management of their illness.34 Finally, the different psychological approaches each have their own emphasis, but share the strategies shown
in Box 2 — that is, key content related to the therapeutic alliance, education, enhancement of adherence, early identification of prodromes, awareness of illness triggers, the importance of supportive relationships, and development of strategies such as relapse prevention plans and constructive coping skills.