Dynamic and Static Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder After the First Episode.

ABSTRACT: Few studies have comprehensively examined the profile of cognitive functioning in first episode psychosis patients throughout the lifespan, and from first episode to chronic stage. We assessed functioning in general and specific cognitive functions, comparing both schizophrenia (N = 64) and bipolar I (N = 19) patients to controls (N = 103). Participants were from a population-based, case-control study of first episode psychosis patients, who were followed prospectively up to 10 years post first admission. A cognitive battery was administered at baseline and follow-up. By combining longitudinal and cross-sectional data, we were able to examine the cognitive profile of patients and controls throughout the entire age range of our sample (16-65). Schizophrenia patients exhibited widespread dec

SUBMITTER: Zanelli J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9077411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature