Enhancing social functioning in young people at Ultra High Risk (UHR) for psychosis: A pilot study of a novel strengths and mindfulness-based online social therapy

Schizophrenia Research
M Alvarez-JimenezB Nelson

Abstract

Psychological and pharmacological treatments have been shown to reduce rates of transition to psychosis in Ultra High Risk (UHR) young people. However, social functioning deficits have been unresponsive to current treatments. The study aims were to: i) describe the theoretical basis and therapeutic targets of a novel intervention targeting social functioning in UHR young people; and ii) examine its acceptability, safety and preliminary effect on social functioning. An international, multidisciplinary team developed a new intervention (MOMENTUM) to improve social functioning in UHR young people. MOMENTUM blends two novel approaches to social recovery: strengths and mindfulness-based intervention embedded within a social media environment, and application of the self-determination theory of motivation. The acceptability and safety of MOMENTUM were tested through a 2-month pilot study with 14 UHR participants. System usage was high, with over 70% of users being actively engaged over the trial. All participants reported a positive experience using MOMENTUM, considered it safe and would recommend it to others. 93% reported it to be helpful. There were large, reliable improvements in social functioning (d = 1.83, p < 0.001) and subje...Continue Reading

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May 7, 2019·World Psychiatry : Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)·Joseph FirthJerome Sarris
Sep 3, 2019·Frontiers in Psychiatry·Carla McEneryMario Alvarez-Jimenez
Feb 13, 2020·F1000Research·Tina Gupta, Vijay A Mittal
Jan 23, 2020·PsyCh Journal·Melody TanEmma Barkus
Apr 9, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Eleanor BaileySimon M Rice
May 10, 2020·Journal of Medical Internet Research·Lee ValentineMario Alvarez-Jimenez
Oct 10, 2020·European Psychiatry : the Journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists·César González-BlanchMario Alvarez-Jimenez
Feb 16, 2021·Research in Psychotherapy : Psychopathology, Process, and Outcome·Samantha ReisBrin F S Grenyer
Jan 9, 2021·Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science·John A NaslundKelly A Aschbrenner
Apr 4, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Bridget O'BreeSimon Rice
May 19, 2021·World Psychiatry : Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)·Mario Alvarez-JimenezJohn F M Gleeson
May 18, 2021·Frontiers in Psychiatry·Marilon van DoornDorien H Nieman
Jul 13, 2021·Psychology and Psychotherapy·Lee ValentineMario Alvarez-Jimenez
Jul 21, 2021·Current Opinion in Psychiatry·Swaran P SinghDomenico Giacco
Sep 1, 2021·Early Intervention in Psychiatry·Anna BeneriaMario Alvarez-Jimenez
Jan 12, 2022·World Psychiatry : Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)·Patrick D McGorryEóin Killackey

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