2024
Understanding social situations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a novel social cognitive training versus modified problem-solving training for people with psychosis
Fiszdon J, Bell M, Fulford D, Roberts D, Dziura J, Parente L, Nasse A, Choi J. Understanding social situations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a novel social cognitive training versus modified problem-solving training for people with psychosis. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2024, 15: 1440476. PMID: 39238934, PMCID: PMC11374757, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1440476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychotic spectrum disordersSpectrum disorderAssociated with poorer social functioningSocial functioningSocial cognition trainingPoor social functioningProblem-solving trainingSocial cognitionTreatment midpointCognitive trainingOne-on-one sessionsSocial situationsEveryday problemsTraining sessionsResearch staff membersSessionsDisordersRandomized controlled trialsDay-to-day interactionsMultiple timepointsEveryday activitiesQuality of lifeParticipantsPsychosisStaff membersGroup-Based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg) and Its Relationship to Recovery-Oriented Beliefs in Serious Mental Illness
Musket C, Bullock J, Fiszdon J, Stacy M, Martino S, James A, Lysaker P, Martin A. Group-Based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg) and Its Relationship to Recovery-Oriented Beliefs in Serious Mental Illness. Behavioral Sciences 2024, 14: 520. PMID: 39062343, PMCID: PMC11273885, DOI: 10.3390/bs14070520.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerious mental illnessMental illnessMaryland Assessment of RecoveryRecovery-oriented interventionsInsight TherapyThirty-one participantsAssessment of recoveryGroup participantsShort formEvidence-basedInpatient groupTreatment settingsMetacognitive reflectionTreatment programsParticipantsIllnessTherapeutic interactionSMIThirty-oneBeliefsAdjunctive treatmentInterventionGroupMarylandTherapyEfficacy of cognitive training on cognition, symptoms and functioning: Impact of motivation and attendance
Fiszdon J, Wang K, Lê K, Parente L, Choi J. Efficacy of cognitive training on cognition, symptoms and functioning: Impact of motivation and attendance. Schizophrenia Research Cognition 2024, 37: 100313. PMID: 38680994, PMCID: PMC11046296, DOI: 10.1016/j.scog.2024.100313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive remediation therapyMotivational interviewingCognitive trainingControl interviewSession attendanceEfficacy of cognitive trainingSelf-reported depressive symptomsTraining tasksPsychotic spectrum disordersTask-specific motivationSelf-reported cognitionCompensatory strategy trainingImpact of motivational interviewingEfficacy of CTSelf-reported depressionPredictors of training successAssociated with greater reductionsMotivation levelsRemediation therapyPsychiatric symptomsTreatment ingredientsCourse of trainingCognitive performanceDepressive symptomsPromote generalization
2023
Efficacy of social cognition and interaction training in outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: randomized controlled trial
Fiszdon J, Dixon H, Davidson C, Roberts D, Penn D, Bell M. Efficacy of social cognition and interaction training in outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: randomized controlled trial. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2023, 14: 1217735. PMID: 37599886, PMCID: PMC10436290, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1217735.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial cognitionInteraction trainingSocial cognitive interventionsPotential treatment moderatorsSchizophrenia spectrum disordersCognitive interventionsBaseline neurocognitionManualized interventionSpectrum disorderTreatment moderatorsPotential moderatorsSocial functioningNeurocognitionCognitionModeratorFunctioningCurrent trialMedium effectsTrainingRole functionInterventionTreatment effectsMeasure selectionSymptomsWLC
2022
A Guide for the Implementation of Group-Based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg)
Martin A, Bullock J, Fiszdon J, Stacy M, Martino S, James A, Lysaker P. A Guide for the Implementation of Group-Based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg). Journal Of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2022, 53: 91-98. DOI: 10.1007/s10879-022-09560-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The Impact of Cognitive Reserve on Symptom Severity and Illness Onset Across the Psychosis Spectrum
Kaplan D, Fiszdon J, Graham P, Donovan A, Shagan D, Haber L, Pearlson G, Choi J. The Impact of Cognitive Reserve on Symptom Severity and Illness Onset Across the Psychosis Spectrum. Biological Psychiatry 2020, 87: s450. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2020.02.1145.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
11.2 PUPILLOMETER-BASED NEUROFEEDBACK COGNITIVE TRAINING: OPTIMIZING TASK ENGAGEMENT TO ENHANCE LEARNING IN PRODROME, FIRST EPISODE, AND ESTABLISHED PSYCHOSIS
Choi J, Fiszdon J, Stevens M, Haber L, Pearlson G. 11.2 PUPILLOMETER-BASED NEUROFEEDBACK COGNITIVE TRAINING: OPTIMIZING TASK ENGAGEMENT TO ENHANCE LEARNING IN PRODROME, FIRST EPISODE, AND ESTABLISHED PSYCHOSIS. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s104-s105. PMCID: PMC6455325, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz022.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchF121. METACOGNITIVE TRAINING (MCT) TO IMPROVE INSIGHT AND WORK OUTCOME IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
Zalzala A, Wardwell P, Petrik T, Mathews L, Moritz S, Fiszdon J, Haber L, Shagan D, Bracken D, Choi J. F121. METACOGNITIVE TRAINING (MCT) TO IMPROVE INSIGHT AND WORK OUTCOME IN SCHIZOPHRENIA. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s299-s300. PMCID: PMC6455423, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz018.533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchO9.1. PROSPECTIVE MEMORY AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO SOCIAL FUNCTION AND NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS IN CLINICAL HIGH RISK, FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA
Teti A, Graham P, Fergione M, Haber L, Fiszdon J, Pearlson G, Choi J. O9.1. PROSPECTIVE MEMORY AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO SOCIAL FUNCTION AND NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS IN CLINICAL HIGH RISK, FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s186-s187. PMCID: PMC6455356, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz021.241.Peer-Reviewed Original Research11. PERSONALIZING COGNITIVE REMEDIATION INTERVENTIONS: WHAT WORKS AND FOR WHOM?
Fiszdon J. 11. PERSONALIZING COGNITIVE REMEDIATION INTERVENTIONS: WHAT WORKS AND FOR WHOM? Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s104-s104. PMCID: PMC6455551, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz022.038.Peer-Reviewed Original Research31.1 COMBINING EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, RECREATIONAL THERAPY, VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING TECHNOLOGY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
Choi J, Taylor B, Fiszdon J, Astur R, Haber L, Shagan D, Tek C, Kurtz M, Pearlson G. 31.1 COMBINING EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, RECREATIONAL THERAPY, VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING TECHNOLOGY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s139-s140. PMCID: PMC6455379, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz022.127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChapter Eleven Social cognitive interventions
Fiszdon J, Davidson C. Chapter Eleven Social cognitive interventions. 2019, 269-293. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-815315-4.00011-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial cognitive trainingCognitive trainingPsychosocial interventionsSocial cognitive abilitiesSocial cognitive measuresSocial cognitive interventionsIndividual treatment componentsNonpharmacological interventionsCognitive interventionsCognitive measuresCognitive abilitiesTreatment componentsUnique contributionMultidomain interventionSocial functionInterventionEvidence baseTrainingSkillsPsychosisIndividualsMeasuresAbilityChapter
2018
P1‐047: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY TO ENHANCE MEMORY TRAINING EFFICACY IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: 1‐YEAR FOLLOW‐UP
Teti A, Fiszdon J, Taylor B, Twamley E, Pearlson G, Choi J. P1‐047: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY TO ENHANCE MEMORY TRAINING EFFICACY IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: 1‐YEAR FOLLOW‐UP. Alzheimer's & Dementia 2018, 14: p285-p285. DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT206. DOES AGE INFLUENCE RESPONSE TO COGNITIVE REMEDIATION?
Seccomandi B, Agbedjro D, Bell M, Keefe R, Keshavan M, Galderisi S, Medalia A, Fiszdon J, Maj M, Mucci A, Cavallato R, Wykes T, Cella M. T206. DOES AGE INFLUENCE RESPONSE TO COGNITIVE REMEDIATION? Schizophrenia Bulletin 2018, 44: s196-s197. PMCID: PMC5888761, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sby016.482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWisconsin Card Sorting TestLetter-Number SpanCognitive remediationExecutive functionEffect of ageCard Sorting TestTest Part BVerbal fluency scoresCognitive trainingHeinrichs-Carpenter QualityDigit spanIndividual differencesCognitive difficultiesSorting TestFluency scoresSignificant moderatorCognitive deficitsNegative Syndrome ScaleCR outcomesYears of educationSymptom reductionNegative symptomsLife ScalePrevious researchSyndrome Scale
2017
221. Cognitive Remediation for Individuals With Psychosis: Efficacy and Mechanisms of Treatment Effects
Fiszdon J, Choi K, Bell M, Choi J, Silverstein S. 221. Cognitive Remediation for Individuals With Psychosis: Efficacy and Mechanisms of Treatment Effects. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2017, 43: s111-s112. PMCID: PMC5475755, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbx021.299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchM44. Remediating Higher Order Social Cognitive Deficits in Psychosis
Peters E, Fiszdon J, Assaf M, Pearlson G, Srihari V, Vaughn D, Bendor D, Deasy M, Callaghan J, Haber L, Fergione M, James J, Choi J. M44. Remediating Higher Order Social Cognitive Deficits in Psychosis. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2017, 43: s227-s227. PMCID: PMC5475808, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbx022.042.Peer-Reviewed Original Research207. The Synergistic Effects of Physical and Cognitive Exercise in Schizophrenia
Choi J, Taylor B, Tek C, Kurtz M, Fiszdon J, Thime W, Dewberry M, Haber L, Assaf M, Pearlson G. 207. The Synergistic Effects of Physical and Cognitive Exercise in Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2017, 43: s106-s106. PMCID: PMC5475743, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbx021.285.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Cognitive remediation for individuals with psychosis: efficacy and mechanisms of treatment effects
Fiszdon J, Choi K, Bell M, Choi J, Silverstein S. Cognitive remediation for individuals with psychosis: efficacy and mechanisms of treatment effects. Psychological Medicine 2016, 46: 3275-3289. PMID: 27605034, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291716001951.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal learningVisuospatial memoryCognitive remediation interventionsTraining task performanceIntrapsychic foundations subscalesMedium-sized correlationsPost-training improvementInterviewer-rated measuresSelf-report measuresIndependent living skillsWait-list controlEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive remediationVerbal memoryNeuropsychological measuresRemediation interventionsTask performanceTask improvementTraining tasksLiving skillsNeuropsychological improvementCR efficacyGroup differencesMemoryFunctioningIntrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and Learning in Schizophrenia
Kremen L, Fiszdon J, Kurtz M, Silverstein S, Choi J. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and Learning in Schizophrenia. Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports 2016, 3: 144-153. DOI: 10.1007/s40473-016-0078-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntrinsic motivationExtrinsic motivationGoal-directed behaviorTypes of motivationRole of effortImportance of rewardMotivation impairmentsPsychological needsExternal rewardsMotivation researchBehavioral correlatesBehavioral interventionsNegative symptomsMotivationPsychiatric recoveryRewardNew interventionsSchizophreniaAmotivationInterventionAnhedoniaDeficitsCorrelatesImpairmentBehavior
2014
Poster #S80 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SITUATIONS (USS): DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SOCIAL COGNITIVE INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHOSIS
Roberts D, Diggins L, Parente L, Fiszdon J. Poster #S80 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SITUATIONS (USS): DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SOCIAL COGNITIVE INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHOSIS. Schizophrenia Research 2014, 153: s117. DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(14)70359-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research