A5053364886- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Deception detection and forensic psychology
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Physical Activity and Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2015-2025
Florida State University
2023
Durham VA Health Care System
2021
Australian Catholic University
2016
Although social cognition is frequently identified as a target in clinical trials and psychosocial interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these efforts are hampered by lack of consensus validation cognitive measures. The current study provides psychometric evaluation 11 used measures encompassing different subdomains cognition. Adults (N = 103) typically developing controls 95) completed commonly tasks spanning the domains emotion processing, perception,...
Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) are separate neurodevelopmental disorders that both characterized by difficulties in social cognition functioning. Due to methodological confounds, the degree of similarity cognitive impairments across these two is currently unknown. This study therefore conducted a comprehensive comparison ability ASD SCZ aid efforts develop optimized treatment programs. Methods In total, 101 individuals with ASD, 92 or...
Overlapping social impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Schizophrenia (SCZ) contributed to decades of diagnostic confusion that continues this day some clinical settings. The current study provides the first direct detailed comparison behavior two disorders by identifying profiles skill adults with ASD ( n = 54), SCZ typically developing (TD) controls 56) during a real‐world interaction. groups exhibited poorer skill, both overall on most discrete abilities, relative TD group....
Abstract Aim We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Horyzons, an online social media platform designed to facilitate relationship development among, introduce therapeutic content to, first‐episode psychosis (FEP) clients. also whether participation in was related reduced loneliness, improved integration increased psychological well‐being. Methods Twenty‐six participants diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder were provided access moderated Horyzons for 12 weeks. During...
Abstract Objective The Social Cognition Psychometric Evaluation (SCOPE) study supported the utility and practicality of Hinting task as a measure social cognition/mentalizing in clinical trials, specifically with SCOPE authors' stringent scoring system. However, it remains unclear whether system is necessary for to be judged psychometrically sound. Method Independent raters rescored data from three phases using task's original criteria. properties when scored criteria versus more were...
Abstract The health benefits of exercise are well documented, yet annual care costs related to physical inactivity within the billions. Furthermore, individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) more likely lead sedentary lives, less than general population, and die prematurely from preventable causes. Previous research examining effects on SSDs has been encouraging limited in creating accessible sustainable interventions. current pilot study developed evaluated impact Work out by...
Premature mortality in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) is largely due to high rates of chronic health conditions. Although exercise has been shown improve this population, scalable and accessible interventions are limited.To examine the impact Physical Activity Can Enhance Life (PACE-Life), a novel walking intervention, on physical activity, secondary outcomes cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), health, autonomous motivation, social support, quality life.Sixteen SSDs...
Abstract Background Schizophrenia (SZ) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by difficulties in theory of mind (ToM). We examined group differences performance on a ToM-related test associations with an estimated IQ. Methods Participants [ N = 1227, SZ ( n 563), ASD 159), controls 505), 32.2% female] completed the Reading Mind Eyes Test (RMET) assessments cognitive ability. Associations between IQ RMET were investigated regression analyses. Results d 0.73, p < 0.001) 0.37,...
Objectives The current study sought to qualitatively characterize the experiences of American users in a recent open trial Horyzons digital platform. Methods In total, 20 on USA completed semistructured interviews 12 weeks after their orientation platform and addressed questions related (1) platform, (2) online therapist, (3) peer workers community space. A hybrid inductive-deductive coding strategy was used conduct thematic analysis data (NCT04673851). Results authors identified seven...
Loneliness impedes recovery from mental illness. Despite increased interest in loneliness psychosis, qualitative methods are underused clinical research on this topic.We used interviews to explore among persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). We examined which aspects of living psychosis were associated the experience loneliness, including symptomatology, social relationships, and disruptions school/work.Sixteen participants diagnosed SSDs engaged semi-structured, about...
Background Evidence‐based approaches and early intervention have improved the long‐term prognosis of individuals with schizophrenia. However, little is known about therapeutic processes involved in individual therapy first‐episode psychosis. A comprehensive psychosocial/psychiatric programme for this population, NAVIGATE, includes an component, resiliency training (IRT). Fidelity clinicians’ adherence to IRT protocol has been collected ensure proper implementation manual‐based intervention....
People with schizophrenia commonly experience stressful life events before developing the illness and a relapse. An intervention was developed that combines positive psychology mindfulness approaches to help people learn more adaptive responses stress. Individual Coping Awareness Therapy (I-CAT) for persons early piloted as feasibility study an alternative treatment combat Six participants spectrum disorder diagnoses received I-CAT at first episode psychosis (FEP) clinic were assessed four...
Abstract Background Loneliness is a concern for patients with schizophrenia (SCZ). However, the correlates of loneliness in SCZ are unclear; thus, aim study to investigate neuro- and social cognitive (SC) mechanisms associated SCZ. Methods Data were pooled from two cross-national samples (Poland/USA) included 147 103 healthy controls (HC) overall. clinical, neurocognitive, SC assessments examined as potential predictors HC across sites. Furthermore, Latent Class Analysis (LCA) was used...