MERIT INSTITUTE NEWS

We are excited to announce the program for our Second Annual Recovery Conference to be held on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, 2026. Registration is also open! Up to 10 Continuing Education credit hours will be available for psychologists and other professionals attending the conference. The annual MERIT Business Meeting will take place on October 2 at 11:30 AM. Please consider joining us. We look forward to seeing you there!

The MERIT Institute funds the Paul Lysaker Metacognition Research Awards to promote research on metacognition, MERIT, serious mental illness, and recovery. Research Awards will grant up to $5000 to MERIT Institute members to conduct research relevant to MERIT or metacognition. MERIT Institute members are eligible to apply. Priority deadline is July 20, 2026. Learn more...

We are pleased to announce the launch of the MERIT Clinician Directory . The directory has been developed to facilitate access to clinicians trained in Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT). It is intended to serve clients and families seeking services, professionals making referrals, and colleagues interested in identifying MERIT-trained practitioners.

The 4-hour Introduction to MERIT training session will again be offered on a quarterly basis. This virtual training session and covers foundational material essential to practicing MERIT. The first session will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm (New York). More...

The presentations from the MERIT Institute's first annual virtual Recovery Conference held on October 23-24, 2025 are now available to Institute members. If you aren't yet a MERIT Institute member, you can find information about joining here . More Information