Improving patient’s self-esteem through appropriate praise and recognition of patient’s strengths, reassurance through validation of current symptoms, and encouragement of adaptive/positive thoughts and behaviors.

Psychoeducation about patient’s diagnosis and need for treatment, and reinforcement of medication compliance as a means of symptom reduction.

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Active listening to gain understanding of a patient’s underlying beliefs, emotions, and behaviors; and use empathy to encourage patient to speak freely and openly.

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