Psychotherapeutic Intervention in Severe Mental Illness

This paper presents a further and deeper thought on the concept of Severe Mental Disorder and the negative connotations that are often associated with it. We review the most effective psychological interventions available for tackling three of the most typical diseases in this field (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and First Episode Psychosis). Finally, the author's conclusion on the need of clinical psychology with its already developed tools in order to deal with serious diseases, spurs a positive perspective on their evolution.