A randomized-controlled trial of treatment for self-stigma among persons diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

A substantial body of research indicates that self-stigma is associated with poorer outcomes related to recovery among people with severe mental illnesses. Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT) is a structured, group-based approach which targets the effects of self-stigma. A randomized-controlled trial was conducted to examine the efficacy of NECT. One hundred and seventy persons, recruited from both outpatient and comprehensive...