Cognitive Adaptation Training - CAT
One Door Mental Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of knowledge about mental illness. As part of this commitment, we have established a Research Trust Fund. The Research Trust Fund of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Ltd is currently inviting applications from individuals or research teams in the field of psychosocial research in schizophrenia for funding of up to $100,000 for a single project over two years or support of a doctoral student for up to $30,000 over two years.
A recent grant was awarded to Dr Justin Scanlan and his research team at the University of Sydney for the CAT project.
Integrating Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) into routine practice in government and community-managed mental health services: a knowledge translation pilot.
This two year project is being led by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney. Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is an approach to working with individuals living with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses that may have an impact on their ability to engage in everyday activities due to cognitive difficulties, for example, difficulties planning or problem solving. The CAT approach works with individuals to implement strategies to 'work around' these cognitive difficulties so that they can engage in everyday activities that will help to support independence and satisfaction.
This project will work with a range of partner organisations to train staff in using CAT in their everyday practice and explore barriers and facilitators to the implementation process. Three partner organisations have been identified and planning for training sessions are now underway.
Find out more about One Door Mental Health's Research Grants here.