title: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Olfactory Hallucinations and Associated Delusions: A Case Report.
abstract: Olfactory hallucinations (OH) are experienced by a substantial minority of people with schizophrenia, often leading to social anxiety, depression and suffering. Yet, despite their prevalence and clinical significance, OH in schizophrenia are under-researched and poorly understood, with scarce information about potential treatments. To address this gap in the literature, the author describes a case report of successfully using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) to address OH, related delusions, as well as mood and social functioning difficulties in a male patient with schizophrenia. The results provide preliminary support for the feasibility and effectiveness of using CBTp to address OH and related delusions in individuals with schizophrenia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, NY, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kimhy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs