PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

This study tested a step-by-step treatment plan for young people (ages 12-25) at high risk of developing a psychotic disorder. The goal was to see if starting with simpler support and adding more intensive therapies only if needed could improve daily functioning and reduce the ri…

This study tested a new mobile phone app called iTEST. It was designed to help adults with schizophrenia or similar conditions improve their ability to accurately judge their own performance on tasks. The goal was to see if this improved self-awareness could lead to better daily …

This study tested a new peer-led support program for young people experiencing their first episode of psychosis who also use substances. The goal was to see if trained peers could help participants reduce substance use and improve their social and daily functioning. The program w…

This study tested whether a talk therapy program for chronic pain is practical and helpful for veterans who also have serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers worked with 47 veterans to see if they could successfully participate in the therapy …

This study tested whether a 4-week virtual reality (VR) brain training program could improve thinking skills and daily functioning in people with stable depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. 62 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the active VR cognitiv…

This study tested whether two types of visual brain training could improve thinking skills in young adults with early psychosis. Researchers enrolled 152 people aged 18-30, including those with conditions like schizophrenia and those without any psychiatric diagnosis. The study w…