Comparing psychological versus pharmacological treatment in emotional disorders: A network analysis
This study used Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to investigate the direct and differential effects of TD-GCBT + TAU and TAU on specific symptoms of anxiety and depression. Data are from a multicentre randomised clinical trial (N = 1061) comparing TD-GCBT + TAU versus TAU alone for EDs. The networks included items from the PHQ-9 (depression) and GAD-7 (anxiety) questionnaire and mixed graphical models were estimated at pre-treatment, post-treatment and 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up. Results revealed that TD-GCBT + TAU was associated with direct effects, mainly on several anxiety symptoms and depressed mood after treatme...
Source: PLoS One - April 3, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Francisco Jurado-Gonz ález Source Type: research

The Mediating Role of Future Self Perceptions on the Effects of Psychological Pain Treatments: A Secondary Analysis
A person ’s perception of their future self is hypothesized to influence current psychological function and behavior by a number of theoretical models. It is possible that treatment-related changes in future self perceptions might explain improved pain outcomes. To test this possibility, we conducted a sec ondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial comparing cognitive therapy, behavioral activation, and mindfulness meditation to evaluate whether pre- to post-treatment increases in future self perceptions regarding (1) health and fitness and (2) overall wellness account for pre- to post-t reatment improvemen...
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 1, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: Tyler D. Barrett, Melissa A. Day, Rhonda M. Williams, Dawn M. Ehde, Mark P. Jensen Source Type: research

Telehealth Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Reduce Anxiety in People Living with Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Feasibility Pilot Study
CONCLUSIONS: The Tele-CBT program was acceptable to use via videoconferencing. Reduced anxiety symptoms were observed in both groups at post-. An RCT with a larger sample is required to determine the efficacy and implementation of the intervention.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: This study indicates the feasibility of videoconference CBT to address anxiety experienced by people living with cognitive impairment with minimal assistance from support persons.PMID:38551852 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2024.2336187 (Source: Clinical Gerontologist)
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - March 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gabriela Pacas Fronza Leander K Mitchell Nancy A Pachana Gerard J Byrne Jacki Liddle Jihyun Yang Deborah Brooks Tiffany Au Dana Pourzinal Peter Worthy Tracy Comans Elizabeth Beattie Sally Bennett Trevor Russell Nadeeka N Dissanayaka Source Type: research

Editorial: Digital cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
(Source: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)
Source: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - March 28, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Factors Related to Outcomes in Depression Among Youth with HIV
ConclusionsSpecific elements of the H&W CBT (e.g., dose, assignment of homework, greater skills practice, and use of booster sessions) were associated with improvement of depression outcomes in YWH. A focus on these elements in treatment may improve symptom reduction for YWH with depression. (Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research)
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Optimizing precision medicine for second-step depression treatment: a machine learning approach
CONCLUSION: Ensemble machine learning has potential to predict second-step treatment. In this study, predictive performance varied by type of treatment, with greater accuracy in predicting remission in response to behavioral treatments than to pharmacotherapy interventions. Future directions include considering more informative predictor modalities to enhance prediction of second-step treatment response.PMID:38533794 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291724000497 (Source: Psychological Medicine)
Source: Psychological Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Curtiss Jordan W Smoller Paola Pedrelli Source Type: research

A randomized controlled trial testing theory-driven enhancements to increase the efficacy of and engagement in a brief cognitive-behavioural therapy text-message intervention for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and alcohol misuse
CONCLUSIONS: This study will identify the simplest, most efficacious CBT intervention for PTSD + AM. Its use of cognitive and social psychology-based enhancement and of a factorial decision can serve as examples of how to enhance and increase engagement in brief, self-directed CBT interventions.PMID:38532251 | DOI:10.1111/bjc.12463 (Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology)
Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michele Bedard-Gilligan Kristen Lindgren Emily Dworkin Ty Tristao Debra Kaysen Isaac Rhew Source Type: research

Different components of cognitive-behavioral therapy affect specific cognitive mechanisms
Sci Adv. 2024 Mar 29;10(13):eadk3222. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adk3222. Epub 2024 Mar 27.ABSTRACTPsychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems-however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining theory with computational methods to parse effects of different components of cognitive-behavioral therapies onto underlying mechanisms. Specifically, we present data from a series of randomized-controlled experiments testing the effects of brief components of behavioral and cognitive therapies on different cogni...
Source: Adv Data - March 27, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Agnes Norbury Tobias U Hauser Stephen M Fleming Raymond J Dolan Quentin J M Huys Source Type: research

Optimizing precision medicine for second-step depression treatment: a machine learning approach
CONCLUSION: Ensemble machine learning has potential to predict second-step treatment. In this study, predictive performance varied by type of treatment, with greater accuracy in predicting remission in response to behavioral treatments than to pharmacotherapy interventions. Future directions include considering more informative predictor modalities to enhance prediction of second-step treatment response.PMID:38533794 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291724000497 (Source: Psychological Medicine)
Source: Psychological Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Curtiss Jordan W Smoller Paola Pedrelli Source Type: research

A randomized controlled trial testing theory-driven enhancements to increase the efficacy of and engagement in a brief cognitive-behavioural therapy text-message intervention for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and alcohol misuse
CONCLUSIONS: This study will identify the simplest, most efficacious CBT intervention for PTSD + AM. Its use of cognitive and social psychology-based enhancement and of a factorial decision can serve as examples of how to enhance and increase engagement in brief, self-directed CBT interventions.PMID:38532251 | DOI:10.1111/bjc.12463 (Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology)
Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michele Bedard-Gilligan Kristen Lindgren Emily Dworkin Ty Tristao Debra Kaysen Isaac Rhew Source Type: research

Optimizing precision medicine for second-step depression treatment: a machine learning approach
CONCLUSION: Ensemble machine learning has potential to predict second-step treatment. In this study, predictive performance varied by type of treatment, with greater accuracy in predicting remission in response to behavioral treatments than to pharmacotherapy interventions. Future directions include considering more informative predictor modalities to enhance prediction of second-step treatment response.PMID:38533794 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291724000497 (Source: Psychological Medicine)
Source: Psychological Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Curtiss Jordan W Smoller Paola Pedrelli Source Type: research