A Cognitive and Complex Approach to Schizophrenia and its Therapy.
This international edition by Prof. Tullio Scrimali presents an innovative cognitive and complex approach to schizophrenia, integrating neuroscience, psychophysiology and cognitive psychotherapy.
Schizophrenia is described as one of the central challenges within the sciences of the mind, not only because of its psychopathological and clinical aspects, but also because of its implications for therapy and rehabilitation.
A complex theory of mind and brain
The volume develops a new complex theory of the brain and a procedural theory of the mind, based on the concepts of the modular brain and the coalitional mind.
Within this framework, psychosis is redefined through the concept of “Entropy of the Mind” or “Phrenentropy”.
Integrated biopsychosocial perspective
The book proposes a multifactorial conceptualization of schizophrenia integrating:
Biological vulnerability
Psychophysiology
Cognitive dysfunctions
Environmental and social factors
Family dynamics
Stress and life events
Treatment and rehabilitation
Particular attention is dedicated to assessment, psychotherapy and rehabilitation protocols designed to improve coping strategies and social functioning in patients with schizophrenia.
The treatment model integrates cognitive therapy, rehabilitation, biofeedback, metacognitive enhancement and family intervention.
“In this major volume Scrimali offers an integrative biopsychosocial perspective...”
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Scientific publications focused on cognitive psychotherapy, neuroscience and psychiatric rehabilitation.
