Schizophrenia: Cognitive Theory, Research, and Therapy

by Aaron T. Beck MD, Neil A. Rector, Neal Stolar

From Aaron T. Beck and colleagues, this is the definitive work on the cognitive model of schizophrenia and its treatment. The volume integrates cognitive-behavioral and biological knowledge into a comprehensive conceptual framework. It examines the origins, development, and maintenance of key symptom delusions, hallucinations, negative symptoms, and formal thought disorder. Treatment chapters then offer concrete guidance for addressing each type of symptom, complete with case examples and session outlines. Anyone who treats or studies serious mental illness will find a new level of understanding together with theoretically and empirically grounded clinical techniques.

Genres: Psychology, Psychiatry, Medicine, Science, Nonfiction

433 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Paige McLoughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly good reference on schizophrenia geared to a clinician. Focuses on Cognitive behavioral therapy which is surprisingly based on the Hellenistic Philosophy of stoicism ancient wisdom to help people in pain in modern times. It covers the symptomatology, the diagnosis, the genetic and environmental factors, and methods of cope for patients. It is a helpful framework for this disease.

[Luiz Fabricio Calland Cerqueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tough read, and very rewarding. As any of Beck’s books, the beginning third is hard to chew, but it smooths as it progresses.

It has a very accurate description of schizophrenia. Albeit its treatment model is quite vague, it provides us with a mental framework to build the treatment on. If you already have contact with schizophrenia suffering patients, it provides precious insight.

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. didn't finish, but this book is great. awesome resource.

[Daniel Lopes · Rating 5 out of 5]

leitura indicada não apenas para terapeutas cognitivos. a primeira metade, teórica, serve para qualquer um que estude a esquizofrenia.