Award Date

12-15-2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Committee Member

Daniel Allen

Second Committee Member

Brenna Renn

Third Committee Member

Paul Nelson

Fourth Committee Member

Carlton Craig

Number of Pages

74

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a lifelong and debilitating condition that occurs in approximately 1% of individuals globally and includes positive, negative, disorganized, and other symptoms that interfere with functioning. The onset typically happens in adolescence, and recently, there has been an emphasis on finding individuals who are at high clinical risk for developing psychosis (CHR-P). Additionally, there has been a focus on creating intervention programs that may treat symptoms in the early phases of illness and decrease the likelihood of developing a schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders (SSD). Furthermore, there is limited research on the potential impacts of cultural identity on the effectiveness of these programs and whether there is a need for culturally specific modifications for Asian Americans at clinical high risk for psychosis. The current case review evaluated a novel evidence-based supported intervention, Performance Optimization-Focused Family Behavioral Therapy (POFFBT), implemented in a coordinated specialty care early treatment program (CSC ETP) designed to treat CHR-P individuals. Methods: The client met criteria for Attenuated Positive Symptom Prodromal Syndrome. The client completed comprehensive psychodiagnostic and cognitive test batteries to determine their diagnosis, assess their cognitive functioning, and determine their levels of symptoms of psychosis while participating in Performance Optimization-Focused Family Behavioral Therapy (POFFBT). Results: The results showed the client showed significant improvements in symptoms and social functioning, potentially providing initial evidence supporting the effectiveness of POFFBT. Additionally, the results illustrated five themes that were salient to the client. Randomized controlled trials are required to determine if results apply to others at CHR-P and to evaluate the effects of CSC ETP treatment practices on specific outcomes in culturally diverse individuals.

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology | Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences

File Format

PDF

File Size

730 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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