Cognitive Enhancement in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

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Cognitive Enhancement in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders is written by Matcheri Keshavan and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1108168787 (ISBN 10) and 9781108168786 (ISBN 13).

Schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders can be highly disabling. Deficits in cognition, involving skills such as attention, problem solving and social understanding are core symptoms of many psychiatric disorders, which greatly impact the quality of life of patients. New research demonstrates the evidence for cognitive enhancement therapies, capable of relieving these deficits. This book explores the evidence for cognitive enhancement therapies and their mode of action, making recommendations for individualized implementation strategies. The topics covered include computer-based exercises, psychotherapeutic group activities, and pharmacological interventions. This book is designed to serve the needs of practicing clinicians, researchers, and mental health students. It is packed full of illustrations and case vignettes from the author's own practice and includes an up-to-date bibliography of the major works in this field.