At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other severe mental disorder (bipolar disorder, major depression, severe anxiety disorder)
- ✓Currently enrolled in vocational rehabilitation program or working
- ✓Age 18–65 years
- ✓Ability and willingness to attend treatment sessions for 3 months
- ✕Documented history of severe neurological disorder or head trauma with ongoing cognitive sequelae
- ✕Unable to participate in baseline assessments due to intoxication or psychiatric symptoms on two successive appointments
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The Use of Skills Training to Augment CWT/VI for Veterans With SMI
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Maryland Program for Vocational Effectiveness and Supportive Treatment for SMI for Mental Illness and Schizophrenia. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a combined social skills training and cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for seriously mentally ill Veterans as they begin employment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
psychosocial intervention that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with work-related social skills training and basic problem solving training (SST)
Sessions are interactive, supportive, flexible, and unstructured, and are intended to help patients adjust to their new jobs and understand how working affects their lives. The therapist stance is non-directive, and there is an emphasis on having patients share with one another, rather than having the therapists dictate the content of group sessions. The primary goals of the therapists are to engage patients in treatment and to generate discussion among members.