NIMH Schizophrenia Lecture Series: Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia

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Air date:	Monday, April 5, 2010, 12:30:00 PM Time displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local
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Category:	Special
Runtime:	01:56:35
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Description:	A broad range of cognitive problems is common in schizophrenia, affecting memory, attention, mental speed and problem-solving, among other capacities. These cognitive problems are associated with problems in everyday life, more so even than more obvious symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Yet, currently available treatments are not especially effective in addressing this facet of the disorder. An "Ask the Doctor" session will follow the lecture. Participants will learn: The methods that have been used to assess cognitive problems in schizophrenia The profile of cognitive problems that is typical in this disorder The relationship of cognitive problems to illness course and other illness characteristics The development of treatments for cognitive problems Current research at NIMH How to volunteer for research at NIMH and how to refer patients for research The NIMH Schizophrenia Lecture Series

NLM Title:	Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia / Dwight Dickinson.
Author:	Dickinson, Dwight.
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Abstract:	(CIT): A broad range of cognitive problems is common in schizophrenia, affecting memory, attention, mental speed and problem-solving, among other capacities. These cognitive problems are associated with problems in everyday life, more so even than more obvious symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Yet, currently available treatments are not especially effective in addressing this facet of the disorder. An "Ask the Doctor" session will follow the lecture. Participants will learn: The methods that have been used to assess cognitive problems in schizophrenia, the profile of cognitive problems that is typical in this disorder, the relationship of cognitive problems to illness course and other illness characteristics, the development of treatments for cognitive problems, current research at NIMH, how to volunteer for research at NIMH and how to refer patients for research. The NIMH Schizophrenia Lecture Series.
Subjects:	Cognition Disorders--etiology Cognition Disorders--therapy Schizophrenia--complications Schizophrenia--therapy
Publication Types:	Lecture Webcast
NLM Classification:	WM 203
NLM ID:	101531553
CIT Live ID:	8638
Permanent link:	https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=8638

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