DIALOG is an international, interdisciplinary research initiative dedicated to understanding the brain mechanisms underlying disorganised speech and language in people with severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Speech disorganisation—often invisible and poorly understood—can significantly hinder social interaction and recovery for affected individuals.

By combining naturalistic speech analysis with cutting-edge neuroimaging and computational tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs), DIALOG aims to identify the neural signatures of disorganisation and uncover new, targeted interventions. Our approach is rooted in collaboration—with global experts, community partners, and people with lived experience of mental illness.