This study examined the criterion and construct validity of a brief computerized cognitive test battery (CogState Schizophrenia Battery) compared to a conventional cognitive test battery recommended… (More)
Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia have been recognized as a prominent feature of the illness. Research is now focusing on determining a relationship between neurocognitive impairments, and… (More)
Negative symptoms are present in the psychosis prodrome. However, the extent to which these symptoms are present prior to the onset of the first episode of psychosis remains under-researched. The… (More)
BACKGROUND
Various adjunctive psychotherapies assist in decreasing relapse and improving outcomes for people with bipolar disorder (BD). Psychoeducation programs involving patient-only or… (More)
Individuals with schizophrenia demonstrate stable deficits in affect recognition. Similar deficits in affect recognition have been observed in those who are at clinical high risk (CHR) of developing… (More)
OBJECTIVE
This study examined between- and within-subject stability of cognitive performance in individuals with chronic schizophrenia.
METHODS
Thirty individuals with schizophrenia and 20 healthy… (More)
Individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) of psychosis evidence cognitive deficits. Given suggestions that deficits in cognition are related to poor functional outcome, cognition is a good treatment… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Schizophrenia is a multifaceted illness with positive, negative and cognitive symptom domains. Standard treatments often focus on positive symptoms and may not adequately relieve other… (More)
OBJECTIVES
To assess effects of a semi-acute administration of buspirone in comparison to a placebo on cognitive function and negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective… (More)