Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia: An Underutilized Treatment(psychologytoday.com) |
Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia: An Underutilized Treatment(psychologytoday.com) |
As an interesting side note, it works both ways. A bone marrow transplant from a person with Schizophrenia to a person that previously did not will result in both having it.
Psychotherapy requires a relationship; relationships are built on trust. The psychologist simply cannot complete against the will of the patient's reality (their untreated persona/thoughts). Not even their loved ones can, and doctors are complete strangers (and when it comes to those whose symptoms include paranoia, doctors are in fact the enemy). It's a fool's errand until an effective medication regimen is underway.