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BMC Psychiatry September 2015 PMID 26419356

Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS): a pilot intervention to reduce anhedonia and apathy.

Jérôme Favrod, Alexandra Nguyen, Caroline Fankhauser, Alban Ismailaj, Jean-David Hasler, Abel Ringuet, Shyhrete Rexhaj, Charles Bonsack

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a cautious optimism, citing examples such as improvements in motivation and social withdrawal symptoms reported in participants, and acknowledging the pilot nature of the study. The tone varies from supportive phrases like 'promising approach' to mildly skeptical comments on the study’s limitations, illustrating a balanced engagement with the article’s implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the potential benefits of PEPS, with some expressing optimism about its findings, though some remain cautiously supportive due to the study's preliminary nature.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, with posters engaging with the general concept of emotional interventions for schizophrenia without deep technical analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users reference specific aspects like symptom improvements and methodological limitations, indicating thoughtful participation rather than surface-level mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests that the program could influence future research and treatments, though some posts highlight that more extensive studies are necessary before widespread adoption.

Abstract in brief

  • The study introduces PEPS, a pilot program aimed at reducing anhedonia and apathy in individuals with schizophrenia, since these symptoms are linked to poorer outcomes and are currently hard to treat effectively.
  • Participants who completed the program showed significant decreases in symptoms like lack of motivation and social withdrawal, along with a notable reduction in depression, suggesting PEPS may help improve these negative emotional symptoms.
  • The results suggest that PEPS is a feasible and potentially beneficial intervention, but conclusions are limited due to the lack of a control group and possible bias from unblinded assessments.]
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Shyhrete Rexhaj
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Shyhrete Rexhaj
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RT @RexhajShyhrete: Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS): a pilot intervention to reduce anhedonia and ... https://t.co/uprcO…

Apr 13, 2019 · 1 share · 10 followers View post →