Cognitive Skills Training to Improve Quality of Life for People with Severe and Persistent Psychiatric Disorders-Presentation Q&A

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In this video discussion, Dr. Medalia answers questions related to cognitive remediation programs. She recommends resources such as rtor.org, NAMI, and local universities' psychiatry departments to find such programs. Dr. Medalia also suggests smaller interventions that psychiatrists can use during sessions to improve cognitive health, such as discussing cognitive health openly, increasing metacognition, and suggesting compensatory strategies. She mentions teachrecovery.com, books, manuals, and websites like Cogsmart as resources for training in delivering cognitive remediation programs. Dr. Medalia acknowledges the growing literature on cognitive remediation in forensic settings and highlights the importance of providing appropriate exercises for success in learning environments. She also addresses criteria for participation, the duration and frequency of exercises, and the potential delayed benefits of cognitive remediation. Lastly, Dr. Medalia advises initiating conversations about cognitive remediation by linking them to the client's values and using a strengths-based approach.

Keywords

cognitive remediation programs

smaller interventions

learning environments

forensic settings

strengths-based approach