Optimizing Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training with Executive Function Training for Older Adults with Schizophrenia
The purpose of this research study to test a blended intervention that combines Executive Function Training with Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Training (E-CBSST). The aims include determining whether E-CBSST is feasible and increases Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) Skills Learning to a level that will lead to a clinically meaningful improvement in functioning.
• Voluntary informed consent to participate;
• Age 60 years or older;
• DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder based on the SCID;
• Be clinically stable as operationalized by (1) not having been admitted to a psychiatric hospital within the three months prior to assessment, (2) having had no change in antipsychotic medication dosage within four weeks prior to the baseline assessment, and (3) and ascertained to be clinically and medically stable by one the study investigators;
• Be willing and able to speak English;
• Be able to read and converse (with corrected vision or hearing if needed).