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This document is an initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on Cognitive Skills Training to Improve Quality of Life for People with Serious Mental Illness. The initiative is part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) and is funded by SAMHSA. The document includes information on continuing education credits for physicians and psychologists, presentation Q&A, and disclosure of conflicts of interest.<br /><br />The initiative focuses on addressing cognitive impairment in individuals with severe psychiatric illnesses, as cognitive impairment can make it difficult for these individuals to function in daily life. The document highlights the various approaches to address cognitive health, such as education, assessment, liaison services, and treatments to improve cognition. These approaches involve learning about cognitive skills, ways to improve them, and supports for cognition.<br /><br />The document also discusses the research base and effectiveness of cognitive remediation (CR) for improving cognition and functional outcomes in individuals with schizophrenia and depression. It provides information on the acceptability and efficacy of CR, as well as its potential benefits when combined with social, vocational, and educational training. The document includes perspectives and references on the topic.<br /><br />Additionally, the document provides information on a mobile app called SMI Adviser and offers a consultation service for individuals to receive responses from SMI experts. It also lists other SAMHSA initiatives related to evidence-based practices and upcoming webinars on care transition interventions.<br /><br />Overall, this document highlights the importance of addressing cognitive impairment in individuals with serious mental illness and provides information on available resources and interventions to improve cognitive skills and quality of life.
Keywords
Cognitive Skills Training
Serious Mental Illness
Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Health
Cognitive Remediation
Schizophrenia
Depression
SMI Adviser
Evidence-based Practices
Care Transition Interventions
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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