## Abstract In this article, we describe the clinical applicability of lovingβkindness meditation (LKM) to individuals suffering from schizophreniaβspectrum disorders with persistent negative symptoms. LKM may have potential for reducing negative symptoms such as anhedonia, avolition, and asocialit
A pilot study of loving-kindness meditation for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
β Scribed by David P. Johnson; David L. Penn; Barbara L. Fredrickson; Ann M. Kring; Piper S. Meyer; Lahnna I. Catalino; Mary Brantley
- Book ID
- 119365801
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 149 KB
- Volume
- 129
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0920-9964
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