PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

This study tested a step-by-step treatment plan for 342 young people aged 12-25 who are at ultra high risk of developing psychosis. The approach combines different therapies and medications to improve daily functioning and reduce the chance of psychosis. The goal is to find the b…

This study tested whether virtual peer support groups, co-led by a mental health clinician and a fellow veteran, could help veterans with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar with psychosis) feel more socially connected and less distressed by their symptoms. 28 v…

This study tested whether adding curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) to the standard medication risperidone could improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in men with schizophrenia. 44 participants took either risperidone alone or risperidone plus curcumin for 8 w…

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) works for veterans who also have a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. 47 veterans took part to see if the therapy was helpful and practica…

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality (VR) cognitive training program in 62 people with stable mood disorders (depression or bipolar) or psychosis spectrum disorders (like schizophrenia). The program used simulated daily-life challenges to improve thinking and daily function…

This study looked at how young adults aged 18-30 with early psychosis process information about their surroundings, compared to those without a psychiatric diagnosis. Researchers used computer-based tasks and cognitive training to measure changes in thinking skills. The goal was …

This study tested a program called PAS-EPP, where trained peers (people with similar experiences) help young people with early psychosis reduce or stop using alcohol and drugs. The study involved 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams in Texas. The goal was to see…

This study tested a new mobile app called iTEST for people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The app trains users to more accurately judge how well they perform on memory and emotion recognition tasks. The goal was to see if improving this self-awareness could lead …