Pearson’s Certified CogMed Provider
Retrain Your Brain.
Reclaim Your Focus.
Pearson’s CogMed is the most scientifically validated working memory training program available — backed by 120+ peer-reviewed studies and proven effective for ADHD, executive dysfunction, severe mental illness, and substance abuse recovery.
Peer-Reviewed Studies
Users Worldwide
Years of Research
to Measurable Change
What Is CogMed?
CogMed is Pearson’s evidence-based digital cognitive training program specifically designed to improve working memory — the mental workspace your brain uses to hold and manipulate information in real time.
Unlike general “brain training” apps, CogMed is a clinician-supervised intervention with a structured protocol validated through decades of peer-reviewed research. Its effects are measured using the same objective neuropsychological tests used to diagnose conditions like ADHD.
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25 adaptive training sessions over 5 weeks -
Clinician-monitored with weekly progress coaching -
Automatically adapts to your performance level -
Improves attention, impulse control, and real-world executive functioning
CogMed Program Overview
Baseline neuropsychological evaluation to identify working memory deficits and set benchmarks.
Daily adaptive cognitive exercises that progressively challenge and strengthen working memory circuits.
Regular check-ins with your clinician to review progress, motivation, and real-world generalization.
Objective neuropsychological re-testing to measure improvements and plan next steps.
Who CogMed Can Help
Cognitive deficits in working memory and executive function cut across diagnostic categories. CogMed has been studied across the following populations in peer-reviewed clinical research.
ADHD & Attention Deficits
The most extensively studied population. CogMed reliably improves working memory, reduces inattention in daily life, and enhances executive control — in both children and adults.
Meta-Analysis Support
“Meta-analysis showed a significant training effect on inattention in daily life (SMD = −0.47) across children and adults, with and without ADHD.”
— Spencer-Smith & Klingberg, PLOS ONE (2015)
Severe Mental Illness
Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and related psychotic disorders. Computerized cognitive remediation produces small-to-moderate improvements in cognition and functional outcomes.
Bipolar Disorder
“CogMed WM training showed significant improvements in WM and Trails Making Test performance in pediatric bipolar disorder and ADHD patients.”
— Passarotti et al., Frontiers in Psychology (2020)
Substance Abuse Recovery
Drug and alcohol dependence are characterized by deficits in working memory and impulse control. Working memory training improves self-regulation, reduces craving, and supports treatment engagement.
Opioid Dependence
“WM training may improve control of impulsivity and self-regulation in people with methamphetamine use disorder.”
— Brooks et al., Psychopharmacology (2017)
Depression & Anxiety
Depression and anxiety disorders are associated with specific executive function deficits. Working memory training reduces intrusive thoughts and improves emotional regulation in both adolescents and adults.
Anxiety Disorders
“WM training reduced intrusive thoughts and improved executive function control in individuals with depression and anxiety.”
— Bomyea & Amir, Cognitive Therapy & Research (2011)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children and adolescents with ASD frequently experience working memory and attention deficits. CogMed has demonstrated improvements in comorbid ADHD symptoms and cognitive functioning.
Pediatric Research
“CWMT demonstrated meaningful improvements in comorbid ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”
— Parker et al., Medical Science Monitor (2017)
TBI & Acquired Brain Injury
Working memory deficits are a hallmark of traumatic brain injury and stroke recovery. CogMed has been used clinically to help patients regain functional cognitive independence.
Concussion
“After Cogmed, a TBI patient regained enough mental clarity to resume normal daily activities, including writing checks and driving.”
— Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, Cogmed.com
The Evidence Behind CogMed
CogMed is not a wellness app — it is a rigorously studied clinical intervention. Below is a curated selection of key peer-reviewed findings.
Benefits of Working Memory Training for Inattention in Daily Life
Meta-analysis of 13 studies found a significant training effect on inattention in daily life (SMD = −0.47, p < .00001). Benefits observed in children and adults, with and without ADHD.
Working Memory Training in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
50-patient RCT demonstrated improvements in WM capacity and executive functioning following 5-week CogMed-based training in outpatient addiction clinic patients with AUD.
Cognitive Training in the Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder
Systematic review confirming cognitive training produces significant benefits across neuropsychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, mood disorders, and SUD.
WM Training Impact on Impulse Control in Methamphetamine Users
Patients receiving WM training showed significantly higher self-regulation scores compared to treatment-as-usual controls, with improvements in impulse control critical for addiction recovery.
Computerized WM Training in Remission From Major Depressive Disorder
CWMT improved emotional WM, processing speed, and executive functioning in patients with remitted MDD, with reductions in depressive symptoms and rumination.
Emotional WM Training as Online Intervention for Adolescent Anxiety & Depression
RCT demonstrated that WM training produced significant short- and long-term reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents.
CogMed’s full body of research spans 120+ independent peer-reviewed publications over more than 20 years of clinical study.
How CogMed Works in Our Practice
As a certified CogMed provider, we integrate the program within a comprehensive psychological care framework — not as a standalone tool.
Initial Psychological Evaluation
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify the nature and severity of your working memory and executive function deficits, establish diagnostic clarity, and determine whether CogMed is the right fit for your clinical picture.
Personalized Training Plan
Your CogMed program is tailored to your specific diagnosis, baseline performance, and functional goals. The software adapts difficulty in real time based on your performance.
5-Week Supervised Training
Complete 25 sessions of 30–45 minutes each from home or our office. Weekly coaching calls with your clinician review your progress data, address motivational challenges, and reinforce real-world skill generalization.
Objective Outcome Measurement
Post-training neuropsychological re-testing measures your cognitive gains using the same validated scales used at baseline — providing objective, clinician-verified evidence of your progress.
Integration & Follow-Up Care
CogMed gains are integrated into your broader treatment plan — whether that includes psychotherapy, medication management, academic support, or substance abuse recovery services.
What Clients & Clinicians Report
“I started feeling the benefits pretty quickly — nearly immediately. I was staying engaged and focused longer in class, my memory was getting sharper, and that kind of brain fog that comes with a concussion was clearing up.”
“In our practice, we saw student after student go through the Cogmed program and find that they could now better manage their lives.”
“Coming across this program was really a blessing, because it’s hard to find something that’s as scientifically based as Cogmed is.”
“A stroke patient who struggled with reading retention said after five weeks of Cogmed: ‘I am now reading a book, and I can remember the story.'”
Frequently Asked Questions
CogMed may be reimbursable under some insurance plans depending on your diagnosis and plan type. We will provide all necessary documentation including DSM diagnoses, treatment codes, and clinical rationale to support your insurance reimbursement claim. Please contact us to discuss your specific coverage situation.
CogMed is not intended to replace medication but works powerfully as a complement or alternative for clients who prefer non-pharmacological treatment. Research shows that CogMed WM training selectively enhanced working memory performance in youth with ADHD, and participating in the program increased openness to medication treatment as an option if needed.
Studies show CogMed produces lasting improvements in core brain functions. Research has demonstrated benefits at 3-month follow-up assessments in post-secondary students with ADHD. Gains are typically sustained when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan including psychotherapy and coaching.
Yes — in fact, research suggests cognitive training is particularly valuable during early and sustained recovery. Working memory deficits are a driver of relapse risk and poor treatment engagement. Studies in methadone maintenance patients and alcohol use disorder populations show WM training is feasible and beneficial during active treatment.
CogMed offers three program versions: CogMed JM for ages 4–7, CogMed RM for ages 7–17, and CogMed QM for adults 18+. Research has validated the program across the lifespan from children with ADHD through adults in psychiatric outpatient settings.
Ready to Strengthen Your Working Memory?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to discuss whether CogMed is the right fit for you or your client. We serve individuals, families, and mental health clinicians seeking to integrate CogMed into their practice.
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