The Impact of Cognitive Training on Improving Functional Outcome in Psychosis Spectrum Disorder

Cognitive training programs have shown promise in improving many of the behavioral features of psychotic disorders. We are interested in studying the long-term effectiveness of these programs in those with severe forms of the illness who reside in an inpatient hospital setting. Our goal is to examine whether training-related improvements in cognition, clinical symptoms, and functional outcome can be linked to structural brain changes. The ultimate goal is to help patients with psychosis successfully transition back into the community.