Strengths and Limitations of using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as Treatment for Psychotic Disorders

Term Paper , 2013 , 9 Pages , Grade: 75

Psychology - Methods

This essay discusses the strengths and limitations of using cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment of psychotic disorders.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2008) declared that psychotic disorders cost one hundred ninety three billion dollars annually due to loss of earning, diagnosis, treatment and other indirect costs. Cognitive behaviour therapies for psychotic disorders are an evidence informed management strategies that help patients and carers to make informed decisions for early intervention, prevention and recovery of psychotic disorder (NICE, 2009).

Numerous Meta analytical research suggested that cognitive behaviour therapy are effective in drug resistant symptoms and patient compliance to medication adherence (NICE, 2008; Wykes, Steel, Everitt &Tarrier, 2008). The systematic review of randomized trials revealed that cognitive behaviour therapy significantly reduced patients stay at the hospitals and prevent recurring hospitalization compared with other management therapies (NICE, 2009). However, the issue of whether cognitive behaviour therapy is as effective as claimed by the meta-analytical studies has been the subject for much debate. Research studies which employed proper control measures and methods of blinding reported that cognitive behaviour therapy is ineffective against relapse and reducing negative symptoms in patients suffering from schizophrenia (Scott et al., 2006; Lynch, Laws & McKenna, 2010).

Cognitive behaviour therapy is also indicated to be futile in befriending and interpersonal strategies (Sensky et al., 2000; Lewis et al., 2002). However, these arguments do not settle the issue in question. In fact, it is arguable that the strength of cognitive behaviour therapy for psychotic disorder lies in the evident based therapy that is derived from well validated theories, but the lack of validated research evidence limits the scope of therapy application and development of new therapy strategies for psychotic disorder.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychotic Disorders: A Brief Overview
• Strengths of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Limitations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay aims to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for psychotic disorders. It will explore the evidence base for CBT in treating psychosis, examine the various approaches and techniques employed, and discuss the limitations and controversies surrounding its effectiveness.

• The effectiveness of CBT in treating psychotic disorders, particularly positive and negative symptoms.
• The theoretical underpinnings of CBT for psychosis, including its evolution and different approaches.
• The limitations of CBT, including its effectiveness in preventing relapse and its cost-effectiveness compared to other interventions.
• The role of research evidence in supporting and refuting the efficacy of CBT for psychosis.
• The importance of client-therapist collaboration and the need for further research on client perspectives.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychotic Disorders: A Brief Overview: This section introduces the concept of CBT for psychosis and its historical development, outlining its theoretical foundations and key principles.
• Strengths of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: This section explores the evidence supporting the effectiveness of CBT in treating psychotic symptoms, including its impact on medication adherence, symptom reduction, and relapse prevention.
• Limitations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: This section examines the limitations of CBT, including its effectiveness in treating negative symptoms, its cost-effectiveness, and the lack of strong evidence for its long-term impact.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions, negative symptoms, positive symptoms, relapse prevention, medication adherence, cost-effectiveness, client-therapist collaboration, research evidence.

• College: University of Derby
• Course: Psychology
• Grade: 75
• Author: Ms. Raja Sree R Subramaniam (Author)
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 9
• Catalog Number: V313308
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668119710
• ISBN (Book): 9783668119727
• Language: English
• Tags: strengths, limitations, cognitive, behavioural, therapy, treatment, psychotic, disorders