Reading the mind in the eyes and cognitive ability in schizophrenia- and autism spectrum disorders.

Background: Schizophrenia (SZ) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by difficulties in theory of mind (ToM). We examined group differences in performance on a ToM-related test and associations with an estimated IQ.

Methods: Participants [ = 1227, SZ ( = 563), ASD ( = 159), and controls ( = 505), 32.

User experiences of an American-adapted moderated online social media platform for first-episode psychosis: Qualitative analysis.

Objectives: The current study sought to qualitatively characterize the experiences of American users in a recent open trial of the Horyzons digital platform.

Methods: In total, 20 users on Horyzons USA completed semistructured interviews 12 weeks after their orientation to the platform and addressed questions related to (1) the platform, (2) their online therapist, and (3) the peer workers and community space. A hybrid inductive-deductive coding strategy was used to conduct a thematic analysis of the data (NCT04673851).

A systematic search and critical review of studies evaluating psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for schizophrenia.

Measurement-based care (MBC) involves the regular administration of outcome assessments to track and evaluate treatment progress and requires psychometrically sound instruments. While there are widely used patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for several psychiatric disorders and symptom categories (e.g.

Lived experience of loneliness in psychosis: A qualitative approach.

Background: Loneliness impedes recovery from mental illness. Despite increased interest in loneliness in psychosis, qualitative methods are underused in clinical research on this topic.

Aims: We used qualitative interviews to explore loneliness among persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs).

Horyzons USA: A moderated online social intervention for first episode psychosis.

Aim: We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Horyzons, an online social media platform designed to facilitate relationship development among, and introduce therapeutic content to, first-episode psychosis (FEP) clients. We also evaluated whether participation in the platform was related to reduced loneliness, improved social integration and increased psychological well-being.

Methods: Twenty-six participants diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder were provided access to the moderated Horyzons platform for 12 weeks.

Correlates of loneliness among persons with psychotic disorders.

Introduction: Persons diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) often experience pervasive feelings of loneliness, which are considered a significant barrier to treatment and recovery.

Aim: As impaired social cognition may contribute to increased loneliness and less skillful social interactions, this study examines the relationships between loneliness and measures of social cognition and functional outcome from the Social Cognition Psychometric Evaluation (SCOPE) study.

Methods: This study evaluated the relationship between loneliness, social cognitive ability, and social functioning in the context of a large-scale psychometric investigation.

Social cognition psychometric evaluation (SCOPE) in people with early psychosis: A preliminary study.

Social cognition is an important outcome in schizophrenia research. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of consensus regarding which measures of social cognition best capture this domain of functioning. The Social Cognition Psychometric Evaluation (SCOPE) study was developed to address the need for a battery of measures that have sound psychometric properties and can be implemented in clinical trials for individuals with chronic schizophrenia.