Based on recent studies on the rehabilitative use of art in schizophrenia, researchers found that both doctors and patients agreed that schizophrenia paintings and art treatments were beneficial as a treatment. Many psychotic conditions have been shown to be characterized by abnormal thinking and cognitive deterioration, which makes it difficult for patients to engage in mostly talk-based therapy. Yet, the focused engagement included in creative endeavors helps people to focus on the work at hand rather than speaking.