There is now substantial evidence for Theory of mind (ToM) impairment in schizophrenia.
Despite this, we know little about how dynamic (state) variables and broad clinical, cognitive …

BackgroundThe nosology of the psychosis high-risk state is controversial. Traditionally
conceived as an 'at risk'state for the development of psychotic disorders, it is also …

This new edition of Handbook of Mentalizing in Mental Health Practice reflects a vibrant field
undergoing development along a number of dimensions important for mental health. As …

Background: In schizophrenia, social cognition is strongly linked to functional outcome and
is increasingly seen as a viable treatment target. The goal of the Social Cognition …

Context A substantial proportion of people at clinical high risk (HR) of psychosis will develop
a psychotic disorder over time. Cognitive deficits may predate the onset of psychosis and …

Social cognition has become recognized as an important driver of functional outcomes and
overall recovery in patients with schizophrenia, mediating the relationship between …

The topic of social cognition has attracted considerable interest in schizophrenia over the
last several years. This construct generally refers to the detection, processing, and utilization …

Background There is substantial evidence regarding a social cognitive deficit in
schizophrenia, and it has been suggested to be a trait-marker of this disorder. However, a …

In this review article, we outline the evidence linking attachment adversity to psychosis, from
the premorbid stages of the disorder to its clinical forms. To better understand the …

BACKGROUND: Reduction in a pre-attentive measure of auditory change detection,
mismatch negativity (MMN), is one of the most consistent findings in schizophrenia …