A large body of research supports the efficacy of psychosocial treatments f
or schizophrenia, particularly learning-based therapies. The Schizophrenia
Patient Outcomes Research Team recommended that cognitive-behavioral therap
ies be used in schizophrenia, and skills training was included in the pract
ice guideline for treating patients with schizophrenia published by the Ame
rican Psychiatric Association. This article provides an updated review of e
mpirical studies of psychosocial skills training, showing its value in trea
ting patients with schizophrenia as well as its broader clinical effectiven
ess. Data supporting the efficacy of psychosocial skills training continue
to accumulate. Such programs should continue to be included in best practic
es guidelines and treatment recommendations for schizophrenia. Future clini
cal service research could be directed toward integration of skills trainin
g with other psychosocial treatment methods.