| Abstract: | - ? The role of cognition as one aspect of the stress-vulnerability model of schizophrenia is discussed, and the use of cognitive therapy reviewed.
- ? A holistic approach to the development of schizophrenia is explored.
- ? The stress vulnerability model is explained and the way in which individuals suffering from schizophrenia are vulnerable to attentional, perceptual and cognitive difficulties, are discussed.
- ? Using case examples, it is demonstrated that the use of cognitive behavioural techniques can be used by nurses to effectively reduce client problems associated with schizophrenia.
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