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An Empirical And Theoretical Investigation Of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy And Neuroleptic Medication For The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
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Book Synopsis An Empirical and Theoretical Investigation of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Neuroleptic Medication for the Treatment of Schizophrenia by :
Download or read book An Empirical and Theoretical Investigation of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Neuroleptic Medication for the Treatment of Schizophrenia written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1950s, biopsychiatric conceptualizations have dominated empirical, theoretical and therapeutic efforts to understand the treatment of schizophrenia. The contemporary preeminence of biopsychiatric conceptualizations of schizophrenia have overshadowed other perspectives that might contribute fruitfully to our capacity to understand and aid individuals suffering with this devastating emotional disorder. The origin of modern biopsychiatric conceptualizations is deconstructed by illuminating the non-epistemic underpinnings of Emil Kraeplin's dementia praecox concept, which is the forerunner of the modern schizophrenia construct. Two widely held assumptions of the biomedical model, namely: 1) that schizophrenia is a degenerative, organic brain disease; and 2) that neuroleptic medications are the most effective and safest treatment of schizophrenia are empirically reviewed. Psychodynamic theory and therapy alternatives are also reviewed empirically and theoretically. The comparative effectiveness of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-only (n = 9) and Medication-only (n = 12) was investigated using an experimental design (Karon & VandenBos, 1981). All patients were administered the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) at pre- and post-treatment (20 months). Westen's (1995; Hilsenroth, Stein, & Pinsker, 2004) Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale (SCORS) was used to rate pre- and post-treatment TAT narratives in order to assess changes in the cognitive and affective aspects of patients' object relations throughout treatment. Jacobson and Truax' (1991) Clinical Significance methodology was used to detect clinically significant change for each individual patient. Results show the SCORS is a reliable and valid instrument for use with a schizophrenia sample. Treatment outcome results suggest that patients receiving psychodynamic psycotherapy exhibit clinically significant change in a variety of object relations domains when assessed at the group and individual levels. Comparative analyses indicated that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-only patients outperformed Medication-only patients in regard to changes in a variety of object relations domains. Medication-only patients did not outperform Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-only patients in any domain of object relations. Significantly more Medication-only patients exhibited clinical regression compared to patients receiving psychodynamic psychotherapy. (Dr. Leonard Handler served as the chairperson of this dissertation committee.).
Book Synopsis Handbook of Evidence-Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy by : Raymond A. Levy
Download or read book Handbook of Evidence-Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy written by Raymond A. Levy and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of conducting empirical research for the future of psychodynamics is presented in this excellent new volume. In Handbook of Evidence Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice, the editors provide evidence that supports this type of research for two primary reasons. The first reason concerns the current marginalization of psychodynamic work within the mental health field. Sound empirical research has the potential to affirm the important role that psychodynamic theory and treatment have in modern psychiatry and psychology. The second reason that research is crucial to the future of psychodynamic work concerns the role that systematic empirical investigations can have in developing and refining effective approaches to a variety of clinical problems. Empirical research functions as a check on subjectivity and theoretical alliances in on-going attempts to determine the approaches most helpful in working with patients clinically. Handbook of Evidence Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice brings together a panel of distinguished clinician-researchers who have been publishing their findings for decades. This important new book provides compelling evidence that psychodynamic psychotherapy is an effective treatment for many common psychological problems.
Book Synopsis Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Research by : Raymond A. Levy
Download or read book Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Research written by Raymond A. Levy and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-22 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Research: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence continues the important work of the first book published in 2009 by Humana Press (Handbook of Evidence-Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice). This landmark title presents in one volume significant developments in research, including neuroscience research, in psychodynamic psychotherapy by a team of renowned clinician-researchers. The demand for ongoing research initiatives in psychodynamic psychotherapy from both internal and external sources has increased markedly in recent years, and this volume continues to demonstrate the efficacy and effectiveness of a psychodynamic approach to psychotherapeutic interventions in the treatment of psychological problems. The work in this volume is presented in the spirit of ongoing discussion between researchers and clinicians about the value of specific approaches to specific patients with specific psychiatric and psychological problems. Multiple forms of treatment interventions have been developed over the past fifty years, and this volume makes clear, with firm evidence, the authors’ support for the current emphasis on personalized medicine. Groundbreaking and a major contribution to the psychiatric and psychologic literature, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Research: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence provides firm grounding for advancing psychodynamic psychotherapy as a treatment paradigm.
Book Synopsis Treating the 'Untreatable' by : Ira Steinman
Download or read book Treating the 'Untreatable' written by Ira Steinman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Treating the 'Untreatable' offers the hope of recovery, healing and cure for the most severe psychotic disturbances, schizophrenia and delusional disorder. Through a psychotherapeutic exploration of hallucinations, delusions and thought disorder, even the most hopeless and "untreatable" patients have a chance for returning to a life of relationships and function even after years, if not decades, of disturbance. These studies in the intensive psychotherapy of schizophrenia and delusional disorders demonstrate that recovery, healing and cure can be achieved in those most disturbed.In this era of treating schizophrenic and delusional patients with a primarily antipsychotic drug oriented approach, a more thorough exploration of the meaning to the patient of his psychosis - with judicious antipsychotic use, when indicated - leads to internal character and external behavioral change that is far more lasting than with antipsychotic use alone. With such a psychodynamic approach, some of these previously chaotic, disturbed and heavily medicated people were able to understand the symbolism and the origin of their psychotic productions and go off antipsychotic medication altogether.Treating the 'Untreatable' provides an overview of the chaotic world of the schizophrenic or delusional patient, a history of intensive psychotherapy with such patients, and twelve case histories demonstrating varying degrees of recovery, healing and cure. Some of the patients were able to integrate delusional systems that had persisted for many years and give up previous extensive antipsychotic medication, as they understood and worked through psychological issues underlying their psychotic orientation.The book offers compelling stories for the general reader and teaching tales for students and mental health practitioners who want to work in the realm of madness. These clinical cases demonstrate the efficacy of an intensive psychotherapy of schizophrenia and delusional states, combined with the judicious use of antipsychotics. These tales show that even seemingly "untreatable" and "hopeless" psychotic patients may recover and heal in the course of an inquiring psychodynamic psychotherapy aimed at understanding and working through the symbolic meaning of his or her hallucinations, delusions and bizarre thoughts and actions. Such an approach has led to some maintaining their gains for decades.Treating the 'Untreatable' ultimately questions why patients who responded to an insight oriented psychotherapy were previously viewed as 'untreatable' and given high doses of antipsychotic medication. In addition, the book talks about some of the factors that have led the field of psychiatry to pursue a primarily antipsychotic medication approach in patients so disturbed, rather than integrating a potentially healing dynamic psychotherapy into one's therapeutic armamentarium."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Schizophrenia Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Psychotherapy and Medication by : Fredric N. Busch
Download or read book Psychotherapy and Medication written by Fredric N. Busch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, the use of medication combined with psychotherapy or psychoanalysis has shifted from an infrequent occurrence to common practice. Concurrently, attitudes toward medication have changed from viewing this intervention as disruptive or as a last resort to a welcome aid in the psychotherapeutic or psychoanalytic process. However, this relatively rapid change has created difficulty in the integration of medication use into the psychotherapeutic setting. Psychotherapy and Medication is an exceptionally valuable and timely volume that provides psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals with information on how to work with medication theoretically, clinically, and technically in the context of a psychotherapeutic or psychoanalytic treatment. Important areas of discussion include evidence that a change in the use of medication has taken place, an examination of the factors that have led to this shift, as well as a review of the issues and questions about combining treatments. Psychotherapy and Medication also serves as a framework in how to best answer the many questions that have arisen as the willingness of analysts to use medication increases. Such significant questions include: How should analysts introduce patients to medication? What are the clinical advantages of combined treatment? What is the impact of medication discussions and prescribing on the analyst’s role and how is this best handled?
Book Synopsis Implications of Psychopharmacology to Psychiatry by : M. Ackenheil
Download or read book Implications of Psychopharmacology to Psychiatry written by M. Ackenheil and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of chlorpromazine for the specific treatment of schizophrenic symp toms and, later on, of imipramine for the specific treatment of depressive symptoms marked a new milestone in clinical psychiatry and basic neuroscience 40 years ago. The exploration of biochemical mechanisms of action of these psychotropic drugs created new theories on the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders, such as the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia and the catecholamine and serotonin hypotheses of depression. Thus the discovery of these biological treatments had a major impact on natural science-oriented research. Biological psychiatry as we know it today has its origin in these psychopharmacological drugs and influences many disciplines in psychiatry. It was a fortunate coincidence that Hans Hippius, whose 70th birthday we celebrated this year with an international symposium, started his professional career during this time in the 1950S. He was one of the early pioneers in clinical psycho pharmacological research and enthusiastic about both the scientific and the thera peutic prospects of the new psychotropic drugs. He has worked in this field for more than three decades and has made many lasting contributions to biological psychiatry. Among the many activities, his contributions in the development of the new atypical antipsychotic drug clozapine should be mentioned.
Book Synopsis Targets and Emerging Therapies for Schizophrenia by : Jeffrey S. Albert
Download or read book Targets and Emerging Therapies for Schizophrenia written by Jeffrey S. Albert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New and emerging directions in pharmaceutical research to better treat schizophrenia Although the dopamine hypothesis has been the cornerstone of schizophrenia therapeutics, it is clear that dopamine-based approaches do not treat all aspects of the disease. Moreover, many schizophrenia patients fail to respond to current antipsychotics. Integrating chemistry, biology, and pharmacology, this book explores emerging directions in pharmaceutical research for drug targeting and discovery in order to find more effective treatments for schizophrenia, one of the most serious and widespread psychiatric diseases. Targets and Emerging Therapies for Schizophrenia presents the basics of schizophrenia, drug targets for the disease, and potential new drugs and therapeutics. It begins with a discussion of prevalence and etiology. Then, it describes therapies such as dopamine agonists and phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors as well as growing research aimed at addressing untreated symptoms. Next, the authors discuss receptor modulators, inhibitors, and targeting strategies for drug discovery. Both the neurobiological and chemical aspects of all major pharmacological targets are examined. With contributions from an international team of pioneering pharmaceutical researchers, this book compiles the current knowledge in the field, setting the stage for new breakthroughs in the treatment of schizophrenia. Targets and Emerging Therapies for Schizophrenia: Provides a comprehensive resource for neuro-drug discovery and the development of molecular targets for schizophrenia treatment Draws from chemistry, biology, and pharmacology for more effective drug targeting and discovery Explores a wide range of receptors and molecular targets, including dopamine, PDEs, and neuropeptides With Targets and Emerging Therapies for Schizophrenia as their guide, drug discovery and development scientists have the information they need to advance their own research so that new, more effective treatments for schizophrenia will soon be a reality.
Book Synopsis Prediction of Neuroleptic Treatment Outcome in Schizophrenia by : W. Gaebel
Download or read book Prediction of Neuroleptic Treatment Outcome in Schizophrenia written by W. Gaebel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prognosis is a core concept in psychiatry. This book is concerned with prediction of neuroleptic treatment outcome in schizophrenia from a conceptual and methodological point of view. Various aspects of the topic, such as definition and measurement of response, dimensions of treatment outcome, neuropsychological, neuropsychopharmacological and neurobiochemical predictors as well as the clinical application of neuroimaging methods and neurogenetics are treated by experts in the field. One aim of the book is to summarize the present state of the art in prediction research and thereby to provide a useful compendium. Moreover guidelines for future research strategies are formulated.
Book Synopsis Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia by : Emilio Sacchetti
Download or read book Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia written by Emilio Sacchetti and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poor adherence to therapy is one of the main obstacles to treatment effectiveness in schizophrenia. It is the main determinant of relapse, hospitalization, symptom persistence, and poor psychosocial functioning and outcome. Adherence to treatment is affected by various factors related to the disease characteristics, to the patient him- or herself, to the treatment, and to the therapeutic relationship. Some of these factors are modifiable, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies have been developed for this purpose. This book addresses the different aspects of adherence to treatment in schizophrenia and related disorders in a systematic but easy-to-use manual format. Chapters focus on a full range of issues, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to enhance adherence and continuity of care, relevant psychological factors, the importance of the patient-doctor relationship, and the need for an alliance with other care-givers. Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia will be an invaluable asset for all who are involved in the care of patients with schizophrenia.
Book Synopsis New Directions in Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia by : William T. Carpenter
Download or read book New Directions in Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia written by William T. Carpenter and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Drug Discovery for Schizophrenia by : Tatiana V. Lipina
Download or read book Drug Discovery for Schizophrenia written by Tatiana V. Lipina and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2015-05-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the pioneering pharmacotherapy for treatment of schizophrenia in the 1950s by antipsychotics, only a few major innovations have been made, pointing to a general stagnation in the field of pharmacology of schizophrenia. Drug Discovery for Schizophrenia covers new insights in the field of schizophrenia with an aim to advance the understanding of scientists and clinicians in this area and to fuel drug discovery. The book outlines a change in the way schizophrenia is treated by moving away from focusing only on treating symptoms in patients. Innovative drugs emerge from deeper comprehension of the pathological processes that emerge earlier in life, hence, providing strategies for preventative therapy to alter the course of this mental disorder. Amongst other current topics, the book covers new findings in genetics and epigenetics, progress in animal models for schizophrenia and the usage of induced pluripotent stem cells. The combination of these important areas benefit psychiatric neuroscience, filling the gaps in the knowledge of neurobiology of schizophrenia and providing novel perspectives for future drug development.
Book Synopsis Neurobiology, Clinical Course, and Therapeutic Approaches of Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia: Toward an Integrated View by : Felice Iasevoli
Download or read book Neurobiology, Clinical Course, and Therapeutic Approaches of Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia: Toward an Integrated View written by Felice Iasevoli and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Guidelines for Neuroleptic Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia by : Werner Kissling
Download or read book Guidelines for Neuroleptic Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia written by Werner Kissling and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How neuroleptics are used in relapse prevention is a very controversial topic. Fifty percent of all schizo- phrenic patients do not receive sufficient prophylactic treatment and suffer from frequent relapses. To help correct this situation, leading international experts in the field of neuroleptic relapse prevention (n.r.p.) agreed upon guidelines after intensive discussions at a consensus workshop in Bruges in April 1989. Precise guidelines to the most important questions on n.r.p. are formu- lated, especially concerning indications, treatment duration and dosage. The current state of the literature on these questions is presented in comprehensive reviews. For the practicing psychiatrist or general practitioner, exact guidelines for prophylactic treatment are presented; for patients and their families eager to obtain more information, the scientific basis of the treatment is explained.
Book Synopsis Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia by : Marvin I. Herz
Download or read book Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia written by Marvin I. Herz and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a growing trend in psychiatry to emphasize pharmacological approaches in the treatment of schizophrenia. Despite the considerable influence of psychosocial factors on the course of the disorder, relatively little emphasis has been placed on psychosocial treatment approaches. The aim of the book is to provide authoritative information on a broad spectrum of treatment approaches to improve role functioning and coping skills. Taking into account results of long-term outcome studies carried out in recent years, this book brings together a diversity of controlled research efforts conducted by leading experts in their specific fields. Considering that the major disability attributed to this illness is impairment in social and vocational role functioning, the authors substantiate with efficacious data their theory that antipsychotic medication alone is insufficient in the treatment of patients.
Book Synopsis Psychopharmacological Treatment by : Herman Cecil B. Denber
Download or read book Psychopharmacological Treatment written by Herman Cecil B. Denber and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
