2017
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes
Bell MD, Laws HB, Petrakis IB. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2017, 40: 94-102. PMID: 27732034, PMCID: PMC5378626, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediation therapyWork therapySUD outcomesExecutive Function IndexOutpatient veteransSubstance use disorder outcomesDays of abstinenceExecutive functionPremorbid IQCognitive changesCognitive recoveryPilot study reportsDisorder outcomesResidential treatmentSubstance useCognitive impairmentDrug abuseBaseline assessmentTotal abstinenceMixed effects modelsAbstinenceVeteransOutpatient treatmentSUDBlind assessment
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 differencesMemoryFunctioningIntegrated supported employment plus cognitive remediation training for people with schizophrenia.
Tsang H, Bell M, Cheung V, Tam K, Yeung W. Integrated supported employment plus cognitive remediation training for people with schizophrenia. Hong Kong Medical Journal 2016, 22 Suppl 2: s15-8. PMID: 26908337.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive Training and Work Therapy for the Treatment of Verbal Learning and Memory Deficits in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders
Bell MD, Vissicchio NA, Weinstein AJ. Cognitive Training and Work Therapy for the Treatment of Verbal Learning and Memory Deficits in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2016, 12: 83-89. PMID: 26828571, PMCID: PMC4932894, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2016.1145779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Follow-Up StudiesHumansInterview, PsychologicalLearning DisabilitiesMaleMemory DisordersMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyOutpatientsPilot ProjectsSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVerbal LearningVeteransConceptsCognitive training conditionCognitive trainingVerbal learningAlcohol use disorderMemory deficitsVerbal memoryTraining conditionsUse disordersSignificant verbal memory deficitsWork therapyVerbal learning deficitsVerbal learning taskVerbal memory deficitsPremorbid estimatesSignificant condition effectVerbal IQSix monthsLearning taskAlone conditionLearning deficitsCondition effectsSignificant deficitsThree monthsEarly-phase recoveryDeficits
2015
Visual and verbal learning deficits in Veterans with alcohol and substance use disorders
Bell MD, Vissicchio NA, Weinstein AJ. Visual and verbal learning deficits in Veterans with alcohol and substance use disorders. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 159: 61-65. PMID: 26684868, PMCID: PMC4724542, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHopkins Verbal Learning TestBrief Visuospatial Memory TestVerbal learning deficitsVerbal learningVisual learningLearning deficitsNew verbal informationVisuospatial Memory TestVerbal Learning TestMemory testLearning TestVerbal informationSubstance use disordersSUD participantsAUD participantsWeeks of abstinenceDSM-5Alcohol useUse disordersLearningDeficitsDiagnostic groupsParticipantsAUDComprehensive rehabilitation program
2014
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities
Smith MJ, Ginger EJ, Wright M, Wright K, Humm L, Olsen D, Bell MD, Fleming MF. Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2014, 202: 659-667. PMID: 25099298, PMCID: PMC4149584, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000000187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVirtual reality job interview trainingJob interview trainingJob interview skillsVR-JITInterview trainingInterview skillsRole-play performancePsychiatric disabilitiesCommunity-based settingsJob interviewsVirtual charactersTAU groupUsual groupFuture interviewsTraining sessionsFuture researchOnline trainingInitial feasibilityPerformance scoresSkillsTrainingParticipantsEfficacyDisabilityIndividualsBenefits of Cognitive Remediation and Supported Employment for Schizophrenia Patients With Poor Community Functioning
Bell MD, Choi KH, Dyer C, Wexler BE. Benefits of Cognitive Remediation and Supported Employment for Schizophrenia Patients With Poor Community Functioning. Psychiatric Services 2014, 65: 469-475. PMID: 24382594, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201200505.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates?
Bell MD, Corbera S, Johannesen JK, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates? Schizophrenia Bulletin 2011, 39: 186-196. PMID: 21976710, PMCID: PMC3523908, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbr125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher social cognitionLower social cognitionSocial cognitive impairmentsHigh-negative symptom groupSocial cognitionNegative-symptom groupNegative symptomsCaruso Emotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive measuresEmotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive factorsCognitive impairmentSymptom groupsNegative symptom factorMayer-SaloveyCommon assessment instrumentsCognitive factorsCognitive measuresSubstance abuse historyIntelligence testsCore featuresAbuse historyIndependent dimensionsDistinct factorsSymptom factorsSimulated Job Interview Skill Training for People with Psychiatric Disability: Feasibility and Tolerability of Virtual Reality Training
Bell MD, Weinstein A. Simulated Job Interview Skill Training for People with Psychiatric Disability: Feasibility and Tolerability of Virtual Reality Training. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2011, 37: s91-s97. PMID: 21860052, PMCID: PMC3160120, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbr061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJob interview skillsInterview skillsJob interviewsJob interview trainingJob interview simulationPsychiatric disabilitiesVocational rehabilitation specialistsVirtual reality trainingInterview trainingInterview simulationVirtual reality experienceImportant skillReality trainingVirtual reality technologySkillsAnxietyOngoing feedbackRehabilitation specialistsReality experienceParticipantsSuccessful employmentInterviewsTrainingDisabilityReality technology
2010
Social attribution test — multiple choice (SAT-MC) in schizophrenia: Comparison with community sample and relationship to neurocognitive, social cognitive and symptom measures
Bell MD, Fiszdon JM, Greig TC, Wexler BE. Social attribution test — multiple choice (SAT-MC) in schizophrenia: Comparison with community sample and relationship to neurocognitive, social cognitive and symptom measures. Schizophrenia Research 2010, 122: 164-171. PMID: 20400268, PMCID: PMC2908733, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2010.03.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceChoice BehaviorCognition DisordersDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReproducibility of ResultsResidence CharacteristicsROC CurveSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySocial PerceptionConceptsSocial Attribution Task-Multiple ChoiceSocial cognitive measuresCognitive measuresAffect recognitionCommunity sampleSocial cognitive impairmentsTheory of mindSignificant group differencesMATRICS batteryNeurocognitive measuresSCZ participantsVerbal processesAutism researchCognition indexLongitudinal designSymptom measuresGroup differencesCognitive impairmentCommunity-dwelling participantsGeometric figuresSchizoaffective disorderParticipantsSchizophreniaImpairmentMultiple-choice questionsMemory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability
Bell MD, Johannesen JK, Greig TC, Wexler BE. Memory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability. Schizophrenia Research 2010, 118: 26-33. PMID: 20085855, PMCID: PMC3699867, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2009.12.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial cognitive domainsMemory profileCognitive domainsHopkins Verbal LearningCluster analytic techniquesSocial cognitionVerbal learningVerbal memorySubcortical impairmentNeuropsychological assessmentCommunity mental health centerCortical impairmentMental health centersSchizoaffective disorderMotor speedCurrent studySchizophreniaIllness characteristicsMemoryUrban community mental health centerImpairmentSimple decision rulesCognitionCluster analysisCluster groups
2008
Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up
Bell MD, Zito W, Greig T, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 105: 18-29. PMID: 18715755, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyEmploymentEmployment, SupportedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapy, GroupPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTreatment OutcomeVocational EducationConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyComputer-based cognitive trainingCommunity-based vocational servicesWeekly support groupsCognitive remediationCognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesRemediation programVocational outcomesCommunity mental health centerMental health centersCognitive impairmentSixth quarterVocational servicesNet trainingTherapy outcomeSupport groupsCompetitive employmentSchizophreniaRehabilitation methodsSchizoaffective patientsEmployment programsTrainingNeurocognition, Social Cognition, Perceived Social Discomfort, and Vocational Outcomes in Schizophrenia
Bell M, Tsang HW, Greig TC, Bryson GJ. Neurocognition, Social Cognition, Perceived Social Discomfort, and Vocational Outcomes in Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2008, 35: 738-747. PMID: 18245058, PMCID: PMC2696363, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbm169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial cognitionSocial discomfortLatent constructsRehabilitation outcomesPoorer social cognitionTheory of mindImportant mediating variableConfirmatory factor analysisWork therapy programExecutive functioningVerbal memoryAffect recognitionPoor rehabilitation outcomeProcessing speedTest batteryCognitionNeurocognitionMediating variableVocational outcomesThought disorderPath analysisIndirect effectsTherapy programPossible mediatorsFactor analysis
2001
Patterns of object relations and reality testing deficits in schizophrenia: Clusters and their symptom and personality correlates
Bell M, Greig T, Bryson G, Kaplan E. Patterns of object relations and reality testing deficits in schizophrenia: Clusters and their symptom and personality correlates. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2001, 57: 1353-1367. PMID: 11745581, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.1102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMemory and executive function impairments in deficit syndrome schizophrenia
Bryson G, Whelahan H, Bell M. Memory and executive function impairments in deficit syndrome schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2001, 102: 29-37. PMID: 11368837, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(01)00245-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeficit syndrome schizophreniaVerbal memoryWisconsin Card Sorting TestWechsler Adult Intelligence TestVerbal memory factorCognitive impairmentSpecific cognitive impairmentsCard Sorting TestExecutive function impairmentWechsler Memory ScaleAdult Intelligence TestGlobal cognitive impairmentNon-deficit syndromeExecutive processingExecutive functioningExecutive functionMemory factorMemory ScaleSorting TestIntelligence testsDeficit groupMemoryFactor analysisDeficit syndromeImpairmentVerbal Working Memory Impairment in Schizophrenia
BELL M, BRYSON G, WEXLER B. Verbal Working Memory Impairment in Schizophrenia. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2001, 158: 660-660. PMID: 11282724, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.158.4.660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementing Supported Employmentas an Evidence-Based Practice
Bond G, Becker D, Drake R, Rapp C, Meisler N, Lehman A, Bell M, Blyler C. Implementing Supported Employmentas an Evidence-Based Practice. Psychiatric Services 2001, 52: 313-322. PMID: 11239097, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.52.3.313.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Emotional discomfort and impairments in verbal memory in schizophrenia
Lysaker P, Bell M, Greig T, Bryson G. Emotional discomfort and impairments in verbal memory in schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2000, 97: 51-59. PMID: 11104857, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(00)00221-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal memoryEmotional discomfortLogical memoryVerbal memory deficitsVerbal memory testsDigit Span subtestForms of memorySymptoms of dysphoriaEmotional discomfort symptomsCognitive symptom scoresMemory testPsychosocial deficitsMemory deficitsNegative Syndrome ScaleConcurrent measuresMemoryHopkins testFactor scoresSyndrome ScalePoor performanceMultiple regressionSchizophreniaGreater levelsDeficitsImpairmentWork to Reduce Stigma
Greig T, Bell M. Work to Reduce Stigma. American Psychologist 2000, 55: 1068-1069. PMID: 11036718, DOI: 10.1037/0003-066x.55.9.1068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObject relations and reality testing in early‐ and late‐onset schizophrenia
Greig T, Bell M, Kaplan E, Bryson G. Object relations and reality testing in early‐ and late‐onset schizophrenia. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2000, 56: 505-517. PMID: 10775044, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-4679(200004)56:4<505::aid-jclp5>3.0.co;2-b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research