Journal article
The effect of antipsychotic treatment on Theory of Mind
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Deficits in a patient's 'theory of mind' (TOM) have been proposed to lead to psychosis. However, it remains unclear whether TOM deficits constitute a trait- or a state-related deficit and whether they respond to antipsychotic treatment, and also whether the change in TOM and change in psychosis are associated.
METHOD: In the cross-sectional component of this study, 71 patients with psychotic disorders were included and TOM ability …
Authors
MIZRAHI R; KOROSTIL M; STARKSTEIN SE; ZIPURSKY RB; KAPUR S
Journal
Psychological Medicine, Vol. 37, No. 4, pp. 595–601
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
4 2007
DOI
10.1017/s0033291706009342
ISSN
0033-2917