title: Evidence-based treatment of schizophrenia.
abstract: People with schizophrenia can be helped greatly with pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions that are known to be effective. Several interventions are now supported by research: use of medications following specific guidelines, training in illness self-management, case management based on principles of assertive community treatment, family psychoeducation, supported employment, and integrated substance abuse treatment. However, few patients actually receive these evidence-based interventions because they are not provided in routine mental health settings. Therefore, implementing effective treatments in mental health treatment programs is a critical challenge for the field. We review the six areas of evidence-based treatment of schizophrenia, as well as knowledge regarding implementation of mental health programs in routine practice settings.
authors: Psychiatric Research Center, Dartmouth Medical School, 2 Whipple Place, Suite 202, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA. robert.e.drake@dartmouth.edu
authors: R E
authors: RE
authors: Drake
authors: K T
authors: KT
authors: Mueser
authors: W C
authors: WC
authors: Torrey
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Miller
authors: A F
authors: AF
authors: Lehman
authors: G R
authors: GR
authors: Bond
authors: H H
authors: HH
authors: Goldman
authors: H S
authors: HS
authors: Leff
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016832:Employment, Supported; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012646:Self Administration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents