The rehabilitation treatment of patients with psychosis of the residential structure of the mental health operative unit of Torre Annunziata

Abstract

Recognizing emotions in oneself and in others is a delicate subject to confront with psychiatric tools, as it refers to a ability that is already compromised and that causes many daily struggles. The proposed year long work consists of a weekly group project with Intermediate Rehabilitation Structure of ASL Napoli 3 Sud-District 56 participants and evaluated through the TAS-20 (Toronto Alexitimia Scale) and the ESCQ-45 (Emotional Skills & Competence Questionnaire). The arguments of the study range from the emotional recognition based on mimicking described facial emotions and the sharing of fears and desires, to the recognition of the body parts involved in emotions and meetings dedicated to managing anger and awareness of one’s reactions. The involved group consists of 10 participants with a chronic schizophrenia diagnosis and variable comorbidity with anxiety disorders; the sample is homogeneous by age range and pharmaceutical dosage.