🧠 Evidence-based psychosis-specific psychotherapies are recommended across the schizophrenia spectrum. However, training in these specialized therapies is often not mandatory for psychotherapists, leading to a fragmented field of expertise. This large-scale survey of 1,382 psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Switzerland assessed self-reported psychotherapy workshop attendance for psychosis. Nearly half of participants attended at least one workshop, although only roughly a third had attended as part of their mandatory psychotherapy training. 🔎 Social network analyses revealed that the overall psychosis psychotherapy training landscape remains highly fragmented and without clear training pathways. Popular workshops included cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis and psychoeducation, but co-attendance rates between different workshop types rarely exceeded 10%. Furthermore, attendance patterns differed significantly based on occupational roles (psychiatrists vs. psychotherapists) and therapeutic orientations (CBT vs. psychodynamic vs. systemic vs. humanistic), indicating inconsistencies in access. 💡 These findings highlight the urgent need for evidence-informed measures to address training gaps and promote guideline-aligned specialization pathways. 🔗 Read the full study: nature.com/articles/s41537-0… #CBT #MentalHealth #Psychosis #PsychotherapyResearch

🚨 ONE DAY LEFT! Symposium & workshop proposals for SIRS 2027 close tomorrow, 16 October! Don't miss your opportunity to help shape the scientific program and bring your research and ideas to the international SIRS community. 🌍 ⏰ Deadline: 16 October 2026 🔗 Submit your proposal: sirs.societyconference.com/v… #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch

🏆 Honorific Award Spotlight: Outstanding Translational Research Award Know someone helping turn scientific discoveries into meaningful advances in schizophrenia research and care? 🔬 The SIRS Outstanding Translational Research Award recognizes exceptional contributions to translational research and its impact on the field. ✨ Nominate an eligible SIRS member or self-nominate 📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Learn more and submit a nomination: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #TranslationalResearch #ResearchAwards

🔬 Share your research at SIRS 2027! Poster & Oral Presentation abstracts are open across a wide range of schizophrenia and psychosis research topics. 🌎 Connect with the international SIRS community 📍 Montréal | 10–14 April 2027 📅 Submit by 1 December 2026 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com/v… #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! Have an idea for a Symposium at SIRS 2027? Now is the time to bring your session together and submit! 🌍 Diverse perspectives and international collaboration are encouraged. 📅 Deadline: 16 October 2026 📍 Montréal | 10–14 April 2027 🔗 Submit your proposal: sirs.societyconference.com/v… #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch

🚨 ONE DAY LEFT! Applications for the 2026 SIRS Research Fund Award close tomorrow, 9 October. 💰 Two $15,000 USD awards 🔬 Supporting early career schizophrenia research Don't miss the deadline! Learn more and apply: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SchizophreniaResearch #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareerResearchers #SIRSGlobal

🧠 Youth at clinical high-risk (CHR) for psychosis frequently experience negative symptoms, but traditional clinical interviews have limitations in capturing these experiences. Digital phenotyping methods are a promising alternative to measure these symptoms in daily life, but understanding user and stakeholder perception remains crucial for widespread adoption and ethical aspects. In this recently accepted study (Zhang et al., 2026), youth at CHR (n = 45) and relatives (n = 18) completed surveys and interviews evaluating the perceived importance and concerns of digital phenotyping tools. 🔐 Results showed low levels of concern overall. Concerns regarding privacy were mitigated after providing clarifications on data protection policies. Participants also found most ecological momentary assessment questions clear, providing suggestions for revision where necessary. 💡 Ultimately, both groups largely supported the use and subjective importance of digital phenotyping for negative symptoms, working toward greater alignment of research-driven, lived-experience, and stakeholder perspectives. 🔗 Read the full study: academic.oup.com/schizbullop… #Mentalhealth #Psychosis #ClinicalHighRisk #DigitalPhenotyping #EcologicalMomentaryAssessment

🧠 CBT for psychosis works for some people, but not for everyone. Why? We got in touch with Dr Sandra Vieira, Sir Henry Wellcome Research Fellow and one of the corresponding authors of the latest systematic review published in Schizophrenia Research, to ask about their latest research: 💬 “Rather than focus on the efficacy of CBT for psychosis (CBTp), we wanted to examine the relationship between service users’ baseline characteristics and if these could predict engagement and response to CBTp.” 🔎 The review, which included 23 studies and more than 3,200 participants, found no baseline predictor of engagement or response was consistently replicated across studies. The authors conclude that more targeted research is needed, particularly in early psychosis, to identify robust pre-treatment predictors and move towards precision psychotherapy. ➡️ So, what’s next for the Early Intervention in Psychosis team at King’s College London? 💬 “We’re already working on this on two fronts. First, we would like to gather clinical psychologists' and service users' perspectives on what predicts outcomes and encourages user’s engagement in CBTp and contrast these with the predictors used in the literature. We anticipate some overlap but expect that involving clinicians and service users will capture perspectives that aren’t currently evident in the available literature, given most predictor research uses retrospective data not collected for this purpose. Second, we would like to use machine learning methods to build models for individual prediction of likely outcome following CBTp using service users’ clinical and psychosocial profiles." 📖 Check out the full review published by Denisa Gorina, Maria Chiara Del Piccolo, Dr Anna Georgiades and Sandra Vieira in Schizophrenia Research here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #psychosis #CBTp #earlyintervention #precisionpsychiatry #WellcomeTrust

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT! Applications for the 2026 SIRS Research Fund Award close October 9. 🔬 Two awards 💰 $15,000 USD each 🌍 One award designated for an applicant in a Wellcome Trust-defined lower- or middle-income country Don't miss your opportunity to secure initial funding for your schizophrenia research. Learn more and apply: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SchizophreniaResearch #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareerResearchers #SIRSGlobal

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for SIRS 2027! Join us 10–14 April 2027 in Montréal, Canada for the SIRS Annual Congress! Connect with the global schizophrenia research community and join us in advancing the understanding, research, prevention and treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders. 📅 10–14 April 2027 📍 Montréal Convention Centre 🔗 Register today: sirs.societyconference.com/ Visa Letter Requests will open by 1 November. #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch #Montreal

🏆 Honorific Award Spotlight: Outstanding Clinical & Community Research Award Know someone making an impact through clinical and community-based schizophrenia research? 🧠 The SIRS Outstanding Clinical & Community Research Award recognizes exceptional contributions that advance the field and improve the lives of people affected by schizophrenia. ✨ Nominate an eligible SIRS member or self-nominate 📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Learn more and submit a nomination: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #ClinicalResearch #CommunityResearch #ResearchAwards

📣 Share your research at SIRS 2027! Poster & Oral Presentation abstracts are open for the 2027 SIRS Congress in Montréal. 🎓 Eligible early career researchers can also apply for a SIRS Early Career Award as part of their submission. 📅 Deadline: 1 December 2026 📍 Montréal | 10–14 April 2027 🔗 Submit your research: sirs.societyconference.com/v… #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #EarlyCareerResearchers

What do YOU want to hear from SIRS? 🎙️ SIRS is exploring future podcast content, and we want to hear from our community! What schizophrenia and psychosis research topics would you like to hear discussed? 🧠 Cognition 🔬 Basic & translational research 💊 Clinical trials & treatment 🌍 Global perspectives 📚 Early career research & development 💬 Lived experience ➕ Something else? Tell us in the comments! Your feedback will help inform future SIRS podcast content. #SIRS #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchCommunity

🔬 Honorific Award Spotlight: Basic Research Award Help SIRS recognize outstanding contributions to basic schizophrenia research—from preclinical discoveries to research bridging basic and clinical science. 🏆 Nominate an eligible SIRS member or self-nominate 📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Learn more and apply: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #BasicScience #ResearchAwards

⏰ TWO WEEKS LEFT! Symposium and workshop proposals for SIRS 2027 are due 29 September. 🌍 Bring together diverse perspectives, institutions, countries, and career stages to help shape the scientific program in Montréal. 📍 Montréal, Canada 📅 10–14 April 2027 🔗 Submit your proposal: sirs.societyconference.com/v… #SIRS2027 #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #PsychosisResearch

🧠 How might moments of positive emotional connection differ for young people at clinical high risk for psychosis and their caregivers? Researchers examined “positivity resonance”—shared moments of positive emotion—during recorded conversations between caregivers and youth at clinical high risk for psychosis compared with typically developing youth. Using automated facial expression analysis, the study found that pairs involving youth at clinical high risk entered states of positive emotional connection significantly less often. The findings offer a new perspective on real-time social and emotional dynamics in clinical high-risk populations while also demonstrating the potential of automated methods for studying these interactions. 🔗 Read the study: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #ClinicalHighRisk #PsychosisResearch #SchizophreniaResearch #SocialConnection #MentalHealthResearch

💊 What happens to weight and the gut microbiome when semaglutide is used in people with schizophrenia? A recent open-label trial followed individuals with schizophrenia receiving clozapine or olanzapine during a 24-week semaglutide intervention. Researchers examined changes in body weight and cardiometabolic measures alongside changes in gut microbiota diversity and composition, with additional weight follow-up extending to 76 weeks. The study adds to growing research exploring how GLP-1 receptor agonists may address metabolic health challenges associated with antipsychotic treatment. 🔗 Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #SchizophreniaResearch #GLP1 #MetabolicHealth #Psychiatry #Microbiome #MentalHealthResearch

🏆 The 2027 SIRS Honorific Awards are now open! Help us recognize SIRS members making outstanding contributions to schizophrenia research, leadership, service, and global impact. 🌍🔬 ✨ Self-nominate or nominate an eligible SIRS member 📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026 Explore all award categories and apply: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SIRSGlobal #SchizophreniaResearch #ResearchAwards #PsychosisResearch

⏰ One month left to apply! The SIRS Research Fund Award will provide two early career researchers with $15,000 USD each to help turn promising schizophrenia research ideas into action. 🔬 🌍 One award is specifically designated for an applicant in a Wellcome Trust-defined lower- or middle-income country. 📅 Deadline: October 9, 2026 Learn more and apply: schizophreniaresearchsociety… #SchizophreniaResearch #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareerResearchers #SIRSGlobal

🎥 SIRS is looking for short documentaries and videos for a special digital media exhibition at the 2027 Annual Congress in Montréal, Canada! We’re looking for visual storytelling that explores the intersection of artistic expression, mental health, technology, and scientific research. 📹 Videos up to 15 minutes 👥 Individual or group submissions welcome 📅 Deadline: 8 October 2026 📍 SIRS 2027 | Montréal | 10–14 April 2027 Selected authors must attend the Congress in person. 🔗 Submit your project here: sirs.societyconference.com/u… #SIRS2027 #SchizophreniaResearch #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #DigitalMedia #VisualStorytelling #CallForSubmissions #ScienceCommunication