Pragmatic Language and Schizophrenia: Interpretation of Metaphors

Discussion: Results corroborate findings regarding this population's difficulties in the language cognitive domain. Development of interventions aiming comprehension of pragmatic language could help ease patients' social difficulties, especially if started early at onset. Also, better understanding of this deficit can help create rehabilitation strategies.
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research