In addition to simply cataloguing the range of strategies used to cope with psychotic
symptoms, it is important to understand whether those strategies are effective or
helpful for the individual. Although, the majority of individuals with psychosis are
able to identify strategies they use in an attempt to cope with symptoms, they also
report that these strategies are often ineffective (Romme et al., 1992; Tarrier, 1987).
Falloon and Talbot (1981) and Tarrier (1987) reported that individuals who reported
coping best with their illness and had most confidence in coping strategies utilized a
range of strategies. This relates to research in the general population that has