The Impact of Gaming on Functioning Among People With Schizophrenia

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether gaming intervention works well for persons with psychotic disorder. The main question to be answered is whether gaming works well in improving functioning, some other clinical outcomes or causing any adverse effects. Researchers will compare gaming group to usual care.

Inclusion Criteria:Finnish speakingA formal diagnosis of psychotic disorders (F20-F29, ICD-10; to be identified in medical records or other reliable sources by staff)Age between 18 and 60 years oldAbility to participate in the study based on their own free willAbility to provide written informed consentExclusion Criteria:Clinical diagnostic criteria for a current major depressive, manic or hypomanic episode or mental retardation (ICD-10)Severe visual impairmentSigns or diagnosis of gaming addictionLack of ability to decide one's own participation (under guardianship)Substance abuse (other than nicotine dependence)Head injury, hemiplegia, or other neurological disorderElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the past six months