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S Solinski

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Prediction of employability in schizophrenic patients.

This study, the third of a series of reports on employability and schizophrenia, investigated the effects of both interview and non-interview variables on employability. Data on 46 chronic schizophrenic inpatients included demographic and illness-related variables, measures of psychopathology and interview-based ratings of employment skill. Latent class analysis using linear structural relations (LISREL) modelling generated the main finding namely, that interview-based measures are the strongest determinants of employability. However, other variables pertaining to illness, prior functioning and negative symptoms, exert an effect on interview performance and hence indirectly influence employability ratings and judgements.

Activities of Daily Living↗

Developmental psychiatry: a perspective.

A brief historical introduction to developmental psychology puts twentieth century views into perspective. The ideas of continuity, critical periods and predictability are examined. The case for a developmental perspective of human development is argued, and the tenets underlying such a model are suggested. The utility of the study of human development is discussed.

Adolescent↗

Social skills training: an effective treatment for unipolar non-psychotic depression?

In recent times, social skills training (SST) has been used in the treatment of unipolar non-psychotic depression. We outline the rationale for SST in such treatment, provide definitions of SST, and outline the assessment and training procedures. Published studies are reviewed and their shortcomings discussed. We examine four theoretical issues arising from the review, and guidelines for improvements in future studies are suggested.

Adult↗