TY - JOUR PY - 2003// TI - Group CBT for Clients with a First Episode of Schizophrenia JO - Journal of cognitive psychotherapy A1 - Lecomte, T. A1 - Leclerc, C. A1 - Wykes, T. A1 - Lecomte, J. SP - 375 EP - 383 VL - 17 IS - 4 N2 - This article describes the rationale for and the content of a 24-session group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tailored to the needs of individuals following a first episode of psychosis. The CBT group approach aims to increase coping with psychotic symptoms as well as help clients deal with other clinical realities such as low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, suicide and substance abuse. Qualitative results, regarding process and satisfaction with treatment, are promising and suggest further investigation of this group intervention.

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LA - en SN - 0889-8391 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/jcop.17.4.375.52538 ID - ref1 ER -