Coping with psychotic symptoms in the early phases of schizophrenia

Author(s): Adams, R. E., Bromet, E. J., Lavelle, J. E., Everett, E., Galambos, N.

Journal/Book: Amer J Orthopsychiat. 2000; 70: 330 Seventh Ave, 18Th FL, New York, NY 10001, USA. Amer Orthopsychiatric Assoc. 242-252.

Abstract: How people diagnosed with schizophrenia cope with positive symptoms after their first hospitalization is explored, along with the relationship of their coping strategies to their psychosocial functioning. The strategies most frequently endorsed were cognitive in type, while those considered most helpful were behavioral. Respondents identifying an active strategy ns most helpful displayed bet ter psychosocial functioning at 24-month follow-up.

Note: Article Bromet EJ, SUNY Stony Brook, Dept Psychiat & Behav Sci, Putnam Hall South Campus, Stony Brook,NY 11794 USA

Keyword(s): AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; HEARING VOICES; STRATEGIES; STRESS; MECHANISMS

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