Pharmacological Approach to Improve the Outcome of Social Cognition Training

Oxytocin 40 IU, intranasal inhalation

Placebo, matched to Oxytocin, intranasal inhalation

The training utilizes skill building techniques that are commonly used in psychiatric rehabilitation. These include breaking down complex social cognitive processes into their components and automating these skills through repetition and practice. The training programs will include 12 sessions and will be administered in a small group format (6-8 participants per group) twice a week for 6 weeks. Each training session will last for about 90 minutes (1 hour training and 30 minutes between drug administration and start of training).