Talking back to voices: CBT shows promise for schizophrenia hallucinations

This study tested whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to standard medication could reduce auditory hallucinations and inflammation in 50 adults with schizophrenia. Participants either received CBT plus their usual antipsychotic or medication alone. Results measured changes in hallucination severity and a blood marker of inflammation. The goal was to see if talk therapy can improve both mental and physical health in people with persistent voices.