Spotlight March 2020 Archives

Factors Influencing Who Benefits From Cognitive Remediation Therapy

Article February 17, 2020

Cognitive remediation therapy has proven effective at ameliorating some of the cognitive deficits common in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, leading to improvements in attention, memory, executive function, and social cognition.… Read More

How Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?

Article February 10, 2020

Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read More

Foundations & Future Plans For Precision Medicine In The Treatment Of GAD

Article February 10, 2020

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a broad disorder marked by uncontrollable worry that affects daily life for at least six months. It is considered a chronic condition and is marked… Read More

Q&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?

Article February 10, 2020

PsychU spoke with Rachel Self, Ph.D., about a 2019 article in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry entitled “Eating Disorder Recovery Is Associated with Absence of Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use… Read More

Understanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Interview February 3, 2020

Dr. Croft provides insight into civilian medical and mental health service providers treating veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Croft covers common misconceptions, presenting symptoms, and current evidence-based treatments… Read More

Painting A Broader Picture: Cognitive Remediation As A Nonpharmacologic Option For Treating Secondary Symptom Targets In Schizophrenia

Article February 3, 2020

Both schizophrenia’s positive symptoms (e.g., psychosis and hallucination) and negative symptoms (e.g., blunted affect and anhedonia) create substantial burdens for patients, caregivers, and society by limiting cognitive and social functioning.… Read More

Spotlight March 2020

Factors Influencing Who Benefits From Cognitive Remediation Therapy

How Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?

Foundations & Future Plans For Precision Medicine In The Treatment Of GAD

Q&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?

Painting A Broader Picture: Cognitive Remediation As A Nonpharmacologic Option For Treating Secondary Symptom Targets In Schizophrenia

Absence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery From Eating Disorder

Social Cognition Treatment In Schizophrenia: Status & Opportunities

NQF Recommendations For Social Determinants Includes Standardized Measures & Value-Based Payment

Cognitive Remediation: What Is the Impact of Peer Interaction?

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