Distressing psychotic-like experiences, cognitive functioning and early developmental markers in clinically referred young people aged 8 –18 years

ConclusionFindings may be consistent with a cognitive-developmental model relating distressing PLEs in youth with difficulties in cognitive functioning. This highlights the potential utility of adjunctive cognitive strategies which target mechanisms associated with PLE distress. These could be included in cognitive-behavioural interventions offered prior to the development of an at-risk mental state in mental health, educational or public health settings.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research