Inclusion criteria | Diagnosis of psychosis in the spectrum of schizophrenia (ICD-10: F20 to F29) |
Contact with the unit for at least 24 months | |
Admitting ages varying from 18 to 55 years | |
Exclusion criteria | Mental retardation, or any severe cognitive impairment |
Psychosis due to substance abuse or to a medical condition | |
Co-morbid substance dependence | |
Patient does not understand Italian | |
Pharmacotherapy with depot | |
 | Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent |