How are Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Factors Related to Daily Functioning in First Episode Psychosis?-Presentation And Q&A

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In the video, Dr. Joseph Ventura discusses neurocognitive and social cognitive factors related to daily functioning in individuals with first episode psychosis. He highlights the importance of addressing cognitive difficulties in individuals with early schizophrenia and the impact these difficulties have on daily functioning, including work and social relationships. Dr. Ventura introduces the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for Schizophrenia (BCATs) and the Cognitive Assessment Interview (CAI), which are both brief methods for assessing cognition. He explains the domains of neurocognitive and social cognition and how they relate to community functioning. Dr. Ventura also discusses the benefits of cognitive remediation, which involves training and improving cognitive skills. He emphasizes the importance of exercise as a way to improve cognitive function and mentions several computer-based programs that can be used for cognitive training. Dr. Ventura concludes by discussing the potential benefits of cognitive remediation for individuals with traumatic brain injury or autism and suggests that cognitive training could be helpful in preventing further episodes in individuals with a first episode of psychosis.

Keywords

neurocognitive

social cognitive

daily functioning

first episode psychosis

cognitive difficulties

early schizophrenia

work relationships

Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for Schizophrenia

cognitive remediation

exercise