sees mental disorders as a result of biochemical imbalances
anti-psychotic drugs are used such as penothizine that effect the dopamine receptors (links to dopamine hypothesis)
Prior to drug treatment, Schizophrenia was seen to have no cure
Drugs are seen to allow around 60% of schizophrenia sufferers to live a normal life
However, there are side effects to taking such drugs, raising ethical issues
There is also the idea of the revolving door syndrome if drugs are stopped too early
Drugs do also not offer a long term cure for schizophrenia
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Family Intervention
research on expressed emotion (EE) suggests certain aspects of family life can affect the course of schizophrenia
Laing's studies on the family supports this
Family intervention focuses on making the family aware of schizophrenia and develops trust and communication as well as teaching them coping methods
Supported by cross cultural research that cite it's effectiveness
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Focuses on cognitive strategies such as distraction and positive self though as well as behavioural strategies such as immitation and withdrawal of interaction
Theraputic approach called Coping Strategy Enhancement (CSE) that aims to reduce the frequency and severity of schizophrenic episodes
Tarrier - schixophrenia patients can often create their own methods for coping, coping methods are reported to be quite successful for dealing with schizophrenia
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