About this bundle
Experiences termed “negative symptoms” in psychosis, such as social withdrawal, reduced motivation, or blunted affect, are often described in psychiatry as some of the most disabling and difficult-to-treat symptoms. Yet these ways of naming and interpreting these experiences have also been critiqued for being pathologizing and disconnected from social context.
This webinar series, based on the book Psychosocial Approaches to Negative Symptoms in Psychosis, brings together chapter authors and other contributors to explore expansive, multidisciplinary responses to these experiences. Presenters will highlight diverse non-pharmacological approaches, including recovery-oriented cognitive therapy, social skills training, exercise interventions, functional analysis, digital assessment strategies, and more. The series will also incorporate lived experience and critical perspectives, inviting us to rethink what is meant by “negative symptoms” and to consider alternative framings rooted in recovery and meaning-making.
Designed for service providers, people with lived experience, families, and more, this series aims to expand the conversation beyond labels and toward more human-centered ways of supporting those navigating these challenges.