• Does childhood trauma influence cognitive functioning in schizophrenia? The association of childhood trauma and cognition in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. 

      Mørkved, Nina; Johnsen, Erik; Kroken, Rune Andreas; Gjestad, Rolf; Winje, Dagfinn; Thimm, J.; Fathian, Farivar; Rettenbacher, Maria; Anda-Ågotnes, Liss Gøril; Løberg, Else-Marie (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-19)
      Childhood trauma (CT) is a risk factor for schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), and cognitive impairment is a core feature and a vulnerability marker of SSDs. Studies of the relationship between CT and cognitive impairment in SSDs are inconclusive. In addition, few studies have examined differential effects of CT subtypes, e.g. physical, sexual or emotional abuse/neglect, on cognitive functioning. ...
    • Impact of childhood trauma on antipsychotic effectiveness in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A prospective, pragmatic, semi-randomized trial 

      Mørkved, Nina; Johnsen, Erik; Kroken, Rune Andreas; Winje, Dagfinn; Larsen, Tor Ketil; Thimm, Jens; Rettenbacher, M.A.; Johannesen, C.A. Bartz; Løberg, Else-Marie (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-13)
      Antipsychotic medications are generally effective in ameliorating psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). Identifying predictors associated with poor treatment response is important for a personalized treatment approach. Childhood trauma (CT) may have a general and differential effect on the effectiveness of different types of antipsychotics in SSDs. The Bergen-Stavanger- ...