Video Game-Like Programs Could Treat Schizophrenia

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Discovery is pointing to an ongoing study by Sophia Vinogradov, professor of psychiatry at UC-San Francisco, who is 'trying to determine whether computer-based cognitive remediation, a type of brain training through video game-like programs (http://news.discovery.com/human/video-games-schizophrenia-110804.html), is effective for treating schizophrenia. ... In a handful of blinded and randomized trials with computer-based training, Vinogradov has reported cognitive improvements for both recently diagnosed patients and those living with the disorder for several years. So far, treatment — such as 50 hours of training over a 10-week period — has shown great promise for patients when compared to control groups.'"

http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/08/05/2029201/Video-Game-Like-Programs-Could-Treat-Schizophrenia