Andy Kuczmierczyk obituary
My friend Andy Kuczmierczyk, who has died aged 68 of cancer, was professor of clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, and also a life coach and a poet.Starting out on his career in the late-1970s, he studied cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at Middlesex hospital in central London, under Victor Meyer, a founding father of CBT. Andy deployed adventurous techniques including “flooding”, which involves people with phobias being exposed immediately and directly to the things they fear most.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 25, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Se án Murray Tags: Psychology University of Hertfordshire US news Poland Source Type: news
Effects of self-help mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on mindfulness, symptom change, and suicidal ideation in patients with depression: a randomized controlled study - Mo Y, Lei Z, Chen M, Deng H, Liang R, Yu M, Huang H.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of self-help mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT-SH) on mindfulness, symptom change, and suicidal ideation in patients with depression. METHODS: For this randomized controlled study, 97 pati... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
CBT instead of Viagra? That won ’t last for long | Brief letters
Cognitive behavioural therapy | Cutting down on mental maths | A break from gambling ads | Wound up in WinchesterSo, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is suggesting offering women cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment for menopause symptoms (Report, 11 December). Next it will be recommending it for erectile dysfunction in lieu of Viagra.Teresa GraftonLondon• Having two croissants for breakfast slows your recovery from the stress of mental maths speed tests, says your report (Comfort eating can impair body ’s recovery from stress, study shows, 10 December). Good to hav...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Guardian Staff Tags: Counselling and therapy Men's health Menopause Women's health Viagra Gambling Football Obesity Psychology Food Source Type: news
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for individuals who are suicidal: a randomized controlled trial - De Jaegere E, Dumon E, Van Heeringen K, van Landschoot R, Stas P, Portzky G.
There is a need for well-described treatments targeting individuals at risk for suicidal behaviors. The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of MBCT adapted to individuals who are suicidal (MBCT-S) in a randomized controlled trial, comparing... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with and without exercise to reduce fear of falling in older people living in the community - Lenouvel E, Ullrich P, Siemens W, Dallmeier D, Denkinger M, Kienle G, Zijlstra GAR, Hauer K, Kl öppel S.
BACKGROUND: Fear of falling (FoF) is a lasting concern about falling that leads to an individual avoiding activities that he/she remains capable of performing. It is a common condition amongst older adults and may occur independently of previous falls. Cog... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
RETRACTED: yosep et al. Cognitive behavior therapy by nurses in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder on children as victims of violence: a scoping review. Healthcare 2023, 11, 407 - Yosep I, Mardhiyah A, Ramdhanie GG, Sari CWM, Hendrawati H, Hikmat R.
The journal Healthcare retracts the article titled "Cognitive Behavior Therapy by Nurses in Reducing Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Children as Victims of Violence: A Scoping Review" by Yosep et al [...].
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Source: SafetyLit - November 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Development and validation of the Bullied Cognitions Inventory (BCI) - Graham B, Ehlers A.
BACKGROUND: Bullying increases risk of social anxiety and can produce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to cognitive models, these are maintained by unhelpful beliefs, which are therefore assessed and targeted in cognitive therapy... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Ethnic differences in receipt of psychological interventions in early intervention in psychosis services in England - a cross-sectional study - Schlief M, Rich N, Rains LS, Baldwin H, Rojas-Garc ía A, Nyikavaranda P, Persaud K, Dare C, French P, Lloyd-Evans B, Crawford M, Smith J, Kirkbride JB, Johnson S.
There is some evidence of differences in psychosis care provision by ethnicity. We investigated variations in the receipt of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) and family intervention across ethnic groups in Early Intervention in Psychosis ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Can AI Chatbots Ever Replace Human Therapists?
This morning, my wellness coach reminded me to savor each exciting moment in my day, but to always take time to rest and recharge. It’s good advice—good enough that I would believe it came from a human, instead of an artificial intelligence algorithm anthropomorphized as a cartoon panda.
My panda-shaped algorithm lives in the Earkick app. Each day, I can use Earkick to describe my mood through writing, voice note, or video. Roughly 20 seconds later, its algorithm has analyzed my statement for signs of anxiety and spit out a personalized, conversational recommendation for how I can feel my best.
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Source: TIME: Health - October 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Development of a brief psychological trauma intervention for child sexual abuse in India - Choudhary V, Satapathy S, Sagar R.
Despite the alarming increase in incidences of child sexual abuse (CSA) in India, intervention research remains preliminary and generic. Although Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been found to be consistently effective in addressing the adverse consequ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Feasibility and acceptability of continuous identity cognitive therapy as a recovery-oriented suicide treatment for veterans: a study protocol - Sokol Y, Andrusier S, Glatt S, Dixon L, Ridley J, Brown CH, Landa Y, Glynn S, Goodman M.
BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among Veterans, with rates significantly higher than the general population. To address this issue, it is crucial to develop and implement more effective treatments for Veterans with suicidal thoughts and/or ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Cultivating self-love applying mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to overcome self-harm and suicidal intentions in LGBTQ adolescents [letter] - Krisnanda VD, Setyosari P, Ramli M, Setiyowati AJ.
The current edition of 'Predictors of self-harm and suicide in LBGT youth: Gender roles, socioeconomic status, bullying, and school experience'1conceals risk factors for self-injury and suicide. Lesbian, Gay, Biseksual, Transgender, dan Queer (LGBTQ) youth... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Preliminary clinical and cost effectiveness of augmented depression therapy versus cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of anhedonic depression (ADepT): a single-centre, open-label, parallel-group, pilot, randomised, controlled trial - Dunn BD, Widnall E, Warbrick L, Warner F, Reed N, Price A, Kock M, Courboin C, Stevens R, Wright K, Moberly NJ, Geschwind N, Owens C, Spencer A, Campbell J, Kuyken W.
BACKGROUND: Anhedonia (reduced interest/pleasure) symptoms and wellbeing deficits are core to depression and predict a poor prognosis. Current depression psychotherapies fail to target these features adequately, contributing to sub-optimal outcomes. Augmen... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
Cognitive behavioural therapy plus standard care versus standard care for persistent aggressive behaviour or agitation in people with schizophrenia - Ballesteros J, Moreno-Calvete MC, Santos-Zorroz úa B, González-Fraile E.
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia and other psychoses are thought to be associated with a substantial increase in aggressive behaviour, violence and violent offending. However, acts of aggression or violence committed by people with severe mental illness are rare ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Guided, internet-based interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder - Bisson JI, Kitchiner NJ, Lewis C, Roberts NP.
The STOP-PTSD trial strengthens existing evidence that guided, internet-based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trauma focus is an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study found that internet-based cognitive therap... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
