Evaluating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a psychological treatment for schizophrenia [ 2008 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr John Farhall (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Neil Thomas ,  Dr Frances Shawyer ,  Prof David Castle ,  Prof David Copolov
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Brief description In spite of advances in medication, approximately one third of people with schizophrenia continue to experience distressing symptoms such as hearing voices and paranoia. Psychological 'talking treatments' are effective in helping people to cope with and be less distressed by these experiences. This study will be the first trial of a new psychological treatment, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which may be more effective, briefer and more easily provided than existing approaches.

Funding Amount $558,200.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant