The contribution of employment duration to 18-month neurocognitive outcomes in first-episode psychosis.

Total hours worked over 18 months was associated with small improvements on one test of processing speed and one test of working memory. However, total hours worked over 18 months was also associated with decline on one test of attention and working memory and visual organization and memory. The findings implicate that work alone may not be entirely effective in changing neurocognitive functioning for young people with first-episode psychosis. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).