Cognitive Strengths in First-Episode Psychosis: Perspectives of Cognition Experts

Abstract

Cognitive impairments are core features of first-episode psychosis (FEP). A cognitive strengths based approach to treatment in FEP are one complimentary yet relatively unexplored method of intervention. This study explored the perspectives of experts in the field of cognition or FEP on the usefulness of a cognitive strengths-based approach in FEP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 international cognition or FEP experts (Mage = 50.2 years). An iterative, deductive thematic analysis was used to identify codes and organize them into overarching themes. Six higher-order themes summarized the data, which were related to: cognitive strengths in practice, self-report assessment meth..