Dance/movement therapy for improving metabolic parameters in long-term Veterans with schizophrenia

Abstract: Accumulating evidence has supported the implementation of dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a promising intervention for patients with schizophrenia (SCZ). However, its …

Mortality and suicidality in Veterans Health Administration patients with newly-identified early episode psychosis

Abstract: Within the Veterans Affairs (VA), management of self-harm is a major clinical priority. However, there is limited information on risks for self-harm among VA patients …

Serious mental illness is associated with elevated risk of hospital readmission in Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have high rates of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure, which contribute to premature mortality. The …

A retrospective case-control study of facial emotion recognition in male Veterans with chronic schizophrenia and its correlation with interpersonal communication

Abstract: Objective: To understand the facial emotion recognition of male veterans with chronic schizophrenia and the relationship between facial emotion recognition and …

Predictors of Functioning and Recovery Among Men and Women Veterans with Schizophrenia

Abstract: Gender differences may play a role in functional outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. To better understand differences, an exploratory secondary analysis was …

I'd Be a Completely Different Person if I Hadn't Gone to Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Metacognitive Therapy and Recovery Outcomes in Adults with Schizophrenia

Abstract: Objective: Metacognitive oriented treatments are novel therapies designed to address metacognition deficits in schizophrenia, defined as the set of mental activities that …

Preferences for family involvement among veterans in treatment for schizophrenia

Abstract: Objective: Examine preferences for family involvement in psychiatric care in a large, representative sample of Veterans in treatment for schizophrenia. Method: Veterans …