Dr. Wojtalik’s research interests and goals surround the advancement of psychosocial interventions that can meaningfully improve community functioning for people experiencing schizophrenia and other severe mental health conditions.
Dr. Wojtalik has a particular interest in cognitive remediation interventions for people with early course schizophrenia. She has over a decade of experience researching and providing Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET), a social work-developed cognitive remediation intervention, for people with schizophrenia and Autism. Beyond cognitive remediation, Dr. Wojtalik has recently started a collaborative research effort to examine the effectiveness of trauma-focused interventions for individuals with severe mental illness.
Much of Dr. Wojtalik’s research in these areas is informed by the integration of social work and cognitive neuroscience. She considers such an integration a novel direction to advance direct mental health practice for people experiencing conditions with a strong neurobiological basis, such as schizophrenia and Autism.
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In the News
Anju Kotwani presents on mediating effects of social cognition
January 18, 2023
Spartan Showcase: Anju Kotwani
January 10, 2023
Mandel School partners with Magnolia Clubhouse on research, recovery for those with mental health issues
January 06, 2023
SSWR 2023 Annual Conference: Mandel School Presentations
January 06, 2023
Jessica Wojtalik selected for a NIMH Loan Repayment Program award
August 02, 2022
Jessica Wojtalik pens article in "Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology"
March 16, 2022
SSWR 2022 Conference: Mandel School Presentations
January 10, 2022
SSWR 2021 Virtual Conference: Award Winner & Presentations
January 19, 2021
Jessica A. Wojtalik joins the Mandel School as assistant professor
June 30, 2020
Events
Lunch and Learn: Research Presentation with Jessica Wojtalik
November 16, 2022