Tackling Social Cognition in Schizophrenia: A Randomized Feasibility Trial

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BACKGROUND:

Social cognition difficulties in schizophrenia are seen as a barrier to recovery. Intervention tackling problems in this domain have the potential to facilitate functioning and recovery. Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT) is a manual-based psychological therapy designed to improve social functioning in schizophrenia.

RESULTS:

The intervention was well received by all participants and the majority reported their confidence improved. The SCIT group showed a significant improvement in facial affect recognition compared to TAU. Almost all participants agreed they had achieved their social goal as a result of the intervention.

CONCLUSIONS:

It is feasible to deliver SCIT in a forensic ward setting; however, some adaptation to the protocol may need to be considered in order to accommodate for the reduced social contact within forensic wards. Practice of social cognition skills in real life may be necessary to achieve benefits to theory of mind and attributional style.

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Socializing has nothing to do with my SZ…I am a loner but I was that before the onset of my SZ and there are probably millions of loners who are not schizophrenic LOL.

In fact the Bible suggests that there is a type of person who enjoys “rejoicing in his tent.” One could look that up if one wanted too lol.

Maybe people who are overly suspicious of others for no reason have a mental illness.