Antipsychotics are less effective in the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia such as<unk>  than for positive symptoms. As a result, psychotherapy might be an alternative for the treatment of these symptoms, even if medication has a good effect on other manifestations of the disorder. Aripiprazole may be useful for treatment of apathy syndrome<unk> . However, its role and efficacy in treatment of apathy requires further investigation in clinical trials. Low dose amisulpride has shown to be more effective than placebo for treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which includes<unk> . It works by blocking pre-synaptic dopamine receptors, causing a release of dopamine into the synapse. Mitragynine contained in kratom may have the ability to reduce<unk> . The dopaminergic neurons of the prefrontal cortex are significantly reduced, and is associated with<unk> . Omega-3 fatty acids can increase dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex by 40% and could potentially provide therapeutic benefits. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is the kind of psychotherapy that shows most promise in treating<unk>  (and other negative symptoms of schizophrenia), but more research is needed in the area. CBT focuses on understanding how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour, in order to help individuals develop methods and strategies to better handle the implications of their disorder. Some research suggests that CBT focusing on social skills and practice of interpersonal situations, like job interviews, seeing a doctor (to discuss medication, for example), or interacting with friends and family, as well as seemingly simple things like riding a bus, regular exercise, and a good diet might reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia and be beneficial to patients with<unk> . Other forms of psychotherapy might also complement the role of medication and help patients, their families, and friends to work through emotional and other challenges of living with a chronic psychological disorder, including<unk> .
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