Cognitive Remediation in Early Phase Psychosis

Cognitive Remediation in Early Phase Psychosis

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of a 30 hour cognitive remediation program for young patients with early phase schizophrenia spectrum disorders on cognitive, clinical and functional outcome measures. The remediation program is integrated with whatever active rehabilitation the participant is currently attending (school, work, day program etc).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Early phase schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis NOS
• Less than 5 years since start of adequate treatment for psychotic disorder
• Age between 18-40
• Norwegian speaking (sufficiently to understand and complete assessments)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Neurological disorder as determined by medical history
• IQ below 70