Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for schizophrenia – outcomes for functioning, distress and quality of life: a meta-analysis

The effect of cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) on the core symptoms of
schizophrenia has proven contentious, with current meta-analyses finding at most only small effects. However, it has
been suggested that the effects of CBTp in areas other than psychotic symptoms are at least as important and
potentially benefit from the intervention