Date: September 19, 2024  

Timing: 6:30-8:00 pm  

Where: Virtual via Zoom  

Keynote: Dr. Mahesh Menon  

Topic: Update on Cognitive Remediation   

Sponsor: AA Pharma  

Dr. Mahesh Menon is the Clinical Lead for the BC Cognitive Remediation Training Advanced Practice, Psychologist at UBC Hospital for the BC Psychosis Program, and Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Psychiatry in UBC. In October 2021, Dr. Mahesh Menon gave us insight into cognitive losses related to schizophrenia and the therapies that exist to address that, including Cognitive Remediation Therapy.   

Since then, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions jointly funded a pilot project to roll out cognitive remediation across BC. Cognitive Remediation Training (CRT) is an intervention aimed at improving domains of cognition such as attention, memory, planning, and more, with the goal of helping improve daily life function. This pilot allowed VCH to develop CRT Advanced Practice and pilot sites in each health authority whereby his team could create pilot sites and train clinicians across BC to deliver cognitive remediation. 

Dr. Menon is back this September to give us an update on the results of the first year of the pilot project. 

Here is how you can secure your spot for this important event:   

To attend this event, sign up to become a BCSS member. Becoming a member is easy and free!   

Visit BCSS.org/membership to sign up. By joining BCSS today, you gain access to this highly anticipated event and become part of a community dedicated to supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.   

After becoming a BCSS member, register for the event here.  

Benefits of BCSS Membership:    

The BC Schizophrenia Society would like to share with you the many benefits that come with being a part of the BCSS community. As a member, you will have access to    

• Exclusive BCSS Members Educational Events    

• The opportunity to vote at the BCSS Annual General Meeting.   

• The chance to share your experiences on the BCSS website, newsletters, and social media channels.    

Event Sponsor: We extend our gratitude to our event sponsor, AA Pharma, for their generous support in making this event possible. Together, we strive to improve mental health care and advocate for positive change.