Positive Memory Training for Depression Within Schizophrenia
Positive Memory Training for Depression Within Schizophrenia
Although depression is highly prevalent within individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, there are no current evidence based interventions for the treatment of this specific co-morbid presentation. Relatively short-term structured interventions are easier to disseminate within health services, and therefore the Positive Memory Training protocol being adopted within the current trial has the potential to be both widely available and cost-effective. It is also envisaged that as the dominant focus of the intervention is on positive past experiences, that rates of patient engagement will be high.
Discussion
Although depression is highly prevalent within individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, there are no current evidence based interventions for the treatment of this specific co-morbid presentation. Relatively short-term structured interventions are easier to disseminate within health services, and therefore the Positive Memory Training protocol being adopted within the current trial has the potential to be both widely available and cost-effective. It is also envisaged that as the dominant focus of the intervention is on positive past experiences, that rates of patient engagement will be high.
