What makes human communication exceptional is the ability to grasp speaker's intentions
beyond what is said verbally. How the brain processes communicative functions is one of …

Background Pathophysiological inquiries into schizophrenia require a consideration of one
of its most defining features: disorganization and impoverishment in verbal behavior. This …

Pragmatic impairment is diffused in schizophrenia spectrum disorders, but the literature still
debates its neurocognitive underpinnings. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed …

1. BACKGROUND High-level pragmatic competence, namely the ability to grasp the
interlocutor's intended meaning beyond the literal use of language and to produce context …

Healthcare services require rapid assessment tools, as well as the possibility of using them
flexibly in different contexts, such as those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, that …

Although metaphors are essential tools in everyday communication and educational
settings, the literature lacks evidence of effective training tools to promote metaphor …

Abstract Language impairments often appear in patients with schizophrenia and are
potential targets for rehabilitation. Clinical practice and research should be intimately …

Individuals with schizophrenia generally show difficulties in interpersonal communication.
Linguistic analyses shed new light on speech atypicalities in schizophrenia. However, very …

Abstract Background Formal Thought Disorder (FTD) is a recognised psychiatric symptom,
yet its characterisation remains debated. This is problematic because it contributes to poor …

Psychedelics have shown promising effects in several psychiatric diseases as demonstrated
by multiple clinical trials. However, no clinical experiments on patients with schizophrenia …