Treating Psychosis with Talk Therapy with Dr. Mahesh Menon

Part 2 with Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Join Dan and Dr. Menon in part 2 as they continue into the complexities of cognitive remediation and its application in mental health, particularly in psychosis. Dr. Menon discusses the cognitive challenges faced by individuals with psychosis, the importance of metacognitive training, and innovative approaches like avatar therapy. Dan and Dr. Menon emphasize the need for personalized treatment strategies that address cognitive biases and enhance patient insight, while also navigating the pushback against certain treatment modalities in the mental health field. Special Guest: Dr. Mahesh Menon Cognitive Remediation Resources The North American CBT for psychosis Network page Links to a lot of helpful resources (video, books etc) related to psychotherapy for psychosis Online Training Portal for Metacognitive Training (MCT) for Psychosis Brain Fitness Games Dr. Nicola Wright: Resources for treating psychosis https://thebanyan.org/ Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/