• Schizophrenia Treatments & Insights | Diving Into Cognitive Function With Matthew M. Kurtz

  • Jul 30 2024
  • Length: 28 mins
  • Podcast

Schizophrenia Treatments & Insights | Diving Into Cognitive Function With Matthew M. Kurtz

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  • Today, we discuss the identification and treatment of schizophrenia with Matthew M. Kurtz. Matthew is an associate professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Behavior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT where he is also Chair of the Neuroscience and Behavior Program. Starting as an experimental psychologist researching learning capabilities in rats, Matthew became intrigued with the neural basis of schizophrenia early in his career. Now, he is using his knowledge to actively treat the cognitive disabilities that schizophrenia patients frequently face. In 2015, Matthew published , a book that provides a critical analysis of how diagnostic classifications and core pathology views limit schizophrenia treatment – advocating for individually tailored, multimodal treatments for distinct disorder features… Join us now to uncover: The common symptoms of schizophrenia. How schizophrenia can disrupt the natural thought process. The benefits of understanding how to treat cognitive disorders. How schizophrenia affects memory and concentration. The genetic basis for schizophrenia. You can find out more about Matthew’s work with the Schizophrenia Cognition Lab . Episode also available on Apple Podcasts:
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