PSYCHOSIS

This study tested whether simple text messages could help young people with psychosis get from the emergency room to their first scheduled mental health appointment. Researchers enrolled 186 young adults (ages 16-29) who were referred from an emergency department to a specialized…

This study tested a program called NAVIGATE, which provides coordinated, manual-based care for young people (ages 14-35) experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The goal was to see if implementing this structured program in existing Ontario clinics could improve the qualit…

This study tested a new community-based support program for people living with psychosis in Malawi. The program, delivered by nurses, aimed to help patients manage their condition and improve daily functioning after leaving the hospital. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to se…

This study tested a family training program delivered by video call. It aimed to help family members support a relative who is experiencing early psychosis and using substances like alcohol or cannabis. The goal was to see if the program improved family wellbeing and helped the r…

This study tested a specialized talk therapy designed to prevent suicide in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia. Researchers compared the new therapy to standard mental health services to see if it was practical and helpful. The goal was to reduce feelings of depression, hopeless…

This study tested which of two different training courses was better at helping people with psychosis improve their social skills and quality of life. 113 veterans participated and were randomly assigned to one of the two-month courses. One course focused on understanding other p…

This study tested a single-session online program called SPARK Coping, designed to help college students experiencing early warning signs of psychosis. Researchers wanted to see if using the program could reduce distress from symptoms and improve students' attitudes about seeking…

This small study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation to a specific part of the brain could help reduce hallucinations. It involved 12 adults with psychosis who were actively experiencing hallucinations. Researchers used a technique called high-definition …

This study tested a new computer program called CBTpro, which uses artificial intelligence to help therapists learn and practice a specific talk therapy for people with psychosis. The tool listens to therapists practice with simulated patients and gives them feedback. Researchers…

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…

This study aimed to understand how computer-based brain training affects thinking skills and brain activity in people with early psychosis. It involved 100 participants, including people with conditions like schizophrenia and healthy volunteers, who completed about 10 hours of tr…

This study aimed to understand how the brain processes information in people with early psychosis. Researchers measured brain activity in 277 participants, including those with and without a diagnosis, while they played computer games. The goal was to see if differences in brain …