My internet connection crapped out, so get caught up on #BCRBC2017 by reading @moritherapy's tweets!
November 13, 2024 at 3:35 AM
My internet connection crapped out, so get caught up on #BCRBC2017 by reading @moritherapy's tweets!
Simvastatin (to reduce cholesterol), Famotidine (over-the-counter medication for ulcers/indigestion). #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Simvastatin (to reduce cholesterol), Famotidine (over-the-counter medication for ulcers/indigestion). #BCRBC2017
Drugs in phase 3 trials for cognition: oxytocin, Tolcapone (drug for Parkinson's) Exenatide (to treat type-2 diabetes)… #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Drugs in phase 3 trials for cognition: oxytocin, Tolcapone (drug for Parkinson's) Exenatide (to treat type-2 diabetes)… #BCRBC2017
Many people with schizophrenia smoke, finding nicotine helps with cognitive symptoms. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Many people with schizophrenia smoke, finding nicotine helps with cognitive symptoms. #BCRBC2017
Also have studies to see if some medications—e.g., anti-dementia, anti-inflammatories, even antibiotics—can be repurposed #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Also have studies to see if some medications—e.g., anti-dementia, anti-inflammatories, even antibiotics—can be repurposed #BCRBC2017
First- and second-generation of antipsychotics have been studied for their effect on cognition. —@BCPsychosis #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:06 AM
First- and second-generation of antipsychotics have been studied for their effect on cognition. —@BCPsychosis #BCRBC2017
They have a small but clear beneficial effect on cognition. Only 4% is attributable to the reduction of psychosis. —@BCPsychosis #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:06 AM
They have a small but clear beneficial effect on cognition. Only 4% is attributable to the reduction of psychosis. —@BCPsychosis #BCRBC2017
Now hearing from @BCPsychosis. No medication to treat cognitive impairment has gone beyond testing phase. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Now hearing from @BCPsychosis. No medication to treat cognitive impairment has gone beyond testing phase. #BCRBC2017
It prompts people to check assumptions, wait until more evidence is gathered, and revise conclusions given more evidence. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 2:54 AM
It prompts people to check assumptions, wait until more evidence is gathered, and revise conclusions given more evidence. #BCRBC2017
Dr. Todd Woodward speaking now about metacognitive training, which targets cognitive biases (e.g., jumping to conclusions). #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Dr. Todd Woodward speaking now about metacognitive training, which targets cognitive biases (e.g., jumping to conclusions). #BCRBC2017
It can also aggravate positive symptoms (e.g., paranoia, delusions, owing to jumping to conclusions) #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 2:26 AM
It can also aggravate positive symptoms (e.g., paranoia, delusions, owing to jumping to conclusions) #BCRBC2017
Impaired social cognition can aggravate negative symptoms (e.g., exacerbate social withdrawal) #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Impaired social cognition can aggravate negative symptoms (e.g., exacerbate social withdrawal) #BCRBC2017
People with schizophrenia demonstrate deficits in all four domains. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 12:46 AM
People with schizophrenia demonstrate deficits in all four domains. #BCRBC2017
Theory of mind: how we attribute mental states to oneself and others & recognize that others have different desires, perceptions. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Theory of mind: how we attribute mental states to oneself and others & recognize that others have different desires, perceptions. #BCRBC2017
Social perception: how we infer motives & values from social behaviours. #BCRBC2017
November 13, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Social perception: how we infer motives & values from social behaviours. #BCRBC2017
Attributional style: how we interpret situations with ambiguous causes. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Attributional style: how we interpret situations with ambiguous causes. #BCRBC2017
Emotional processing: how well can you read someone’s emotions based on body language, facial expression, etc. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Emotional processing: how well can you read someone’s emotions based on body language, facial expression, etc. #BCRBC2017
There are 4 domains of social cognition:
•emotion processing
•attributional style
•social perception
•theory of mind
#BCRBC2017
•emotion processing
•attributional style
•social perception
•theory of mind
#BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 11:02 PM
There are 4 domains of social cognition:
•emotion processing
•attributional style
•social perception
•theory of mind
#BCRBC2017
•emotion processing
•attributional style
•social perception
•theory of mind
#BCRBC2017
Really interesting short talk by Dr. Amy Burns about social cognition—the mental operations that underlie social interactions. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Really interesting short talk by Dr. Amy Burns about social cognition—the mental operations that underlie social interactions. #BCRBC2017
Drs. Mahesh Menon and Ivan Torres evaluated objective cognitive NIH toolbox), subjective cognitive & daily functioning. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Drs. Mahesh Menon and Ivan Torres evaluated objective cognitive NIH toolbox), subjective cognitive & daily functioning. #BCRBC2017
•Enhancing awareness of cognitive issues and practice of strategies #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 9:47 PM
•Enhancing awareness of cognitive issues and practice of strategies #BCRBC2017
People who have persistent symptoms despite medication can have higher levels of cognitive deficits. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
People who have persistent symptoms despite medication can have higher levels of cognitive deficits. #BCRBC2017
Now hearing Dr. Mahesh Menon on adapting cognitive remediation for the refractory psychosis population. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Now hearing Dr. Mahesh Menon on adapting cognitive remediation for the refractory psychosis population. #BCRBC2017
•adaptive strategies use environmental aids like a daytimer or Post-its. #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 8:13 PM
•adaptive strategies use environmental aids like a daytimer or Post-its. #BCRBC2017
•compensatory strategies = using cognitive strengths to do things made difficult from cognitive problems… #BCRBC2017
November 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM
•compensatory strategies = using cognitive strengths to do things made difficult from cognitive problems… #BCRBC2017