Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT) for the treatment of neurocognition, social cognition and social competency in schizophrenia patients

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This comprehensive work explores the theoretical foundations and treatment methodologies in cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasizing systemic vulnerability-stress models and their clinical applications. It reviews various treatment approaches, including psychoeducation, family therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy tailored for persistent positive symptoms, alongside social competence strategies and cognitive remediation techniques. The text delves into the implementation of interpersonal therapy (IPT), outlining the necessary conditions for its execution, such as institutional requirements, patient selection, group composition, and therapist qualifications. It provides an overview of the therapy program, which consists of five subprograms: cognitive differentiation, social perception, verbal communication, social skills, and interpersonal problem-solving, detailing the implementation of each component. Additionally, the work addresses assessment and therapy planning, including problem analysis and the use of assessment instruments, along with self- and expert rating systems. Empirical results are discussed, highlighting the effectiveness of the IPT approach. The text also considers future developments in IPT, introducing integrated neurocognitive therapy and vocational, residential, and recreational skills subprograms. An appendix includes therapy materials and questionnaires, complemented by a bibliography for further re