Transcultural adaptation of interpersonal psychotherapy in Asia
AbstractInterpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) has been utilized with great efficacy and effectiveness across many cultural settings. The attachment theory upon which IPT rests provides a strong foundation for IPT cross ‐culturally: regardless of their geographic location, people are people and their relationships are important. Though the structure of families and individual social roles varies greatly across cultures, people relate to one another. They become distressed when they have problems with interpersona l conflict, change, and loss of relationships. In this article, we review the basics of IPT and then describe the ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Scott Stuart,
Xavier V. Pereira,
Joseph Pui ‐Yin Chung Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Psychoanalytic infant observation in China ‐The mental health of children separated from parents
AbstractThrough the lens of psychoanalytic infant observation, the authors introduce some characteristics of Chinese urban families, most of which have grandparents to participate in the caretaking of infants. In some cases, infants may be separated from parents. These phenomena are understood in terms of cultural, political, social, economic and psychological dimensions. The observational frame is compared to the clinical frame and the patient's handling of the frame throws light to his/her internal world. In some cases, this internal world may be populated by absent objects. Related mental health difficulties are illustr...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Maranda Yee Tak Sze,
Tong Ba,
Alice Aifang Dai Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dialectical behavior therapy in the Asia ‐Pacific Rim region
Conclusion: Further long ‐term evaluation of locally adapted DBT‐informed mental health services will help to elucidate the effectiveness and efficacy of the program which will potentially serve as a guide for other resource‐scarce regions. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jiann Lin Loo,
Shian ‐Ling Keng,
Iizax Gisela Ramírez‐Espinosa,
Noor Melissa Nor Hadi,
José Angel Ramírez‐Gutiérrez,
Wendy Shoesmith Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development of a brief psychological intervention for perinatal depression (BIND ‐P)
ConclusionThe BIND ‐P model and intervention provide a practical approach that may facilitate effective identification, treatment, and support women with PND. We are currently evaluating this model across four study sites in India, which may help in the early detection and provision of appropriate and integrative ca re for PND. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ramdas Ransing,
Prerna Kukreti,
Pracheth Raghuveer,
Mahesh Mahadevaiah,
Manju Puri,
Harish Pemde,
Ravichandra Karkal,
Suvarna Patil,
Abhay Nirgude,
Dinesh Kataria,
Shraddha Sagvekar,
Smita N. Deshpande Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Family therapy interventions in India for persons with gambling disorder
AbstractGambling is a popular pastime in India and the number of problem gamblers is on the rise. Although the impact of gambling disorder on families is grossly under ‐researched in India, drawing on international evidence it is only reasonable to assume that this is an important area deserving further clinical and research attention. Of the several types of interventions possible with families of persons with gambling disorder, in our clinical experience, the 5‐step intervention is a feasible and culturally adaptable psychotherapeutic intervention. In this paper we have looked at the theoretical aspects of this inter...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sanju George,
Roy Abraham Kallivayalil Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Psychotherapy training in Iran: A survey of Iranian early career psychiatrists and psychiatric trainees
DiscussionPsychotherapy is integrated into psychiatric training programs in most educational centers in Iran. The modalities and satisfaction of trainees are similar to that of high ‐income countries in other continents. Supervision and training in modalities like family therapy could be further implemented and adapted to the Iranian culture. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Negin Eissazade,
Mohammadreza Shalbafan,
Mehrdad Eftekhar Ardebili,
Mariana Pinto da Costa Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region
This study aims to review recent scientific publications and research output in the field of psychiatry, from a series of countries in the Asia ‐Pacific region (Australia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Nepal), with a view to identify themes and similarities across regions, as well as to examine the barriers and challenges in mental health research faced by countries in the region.MethodsSeven psychiatrists from seven countries reviewed recent published and ongoing research in psychiatry in their respective nations, with respect to themes, as well as any barriers or challenges faced by mental health resea...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Glen Cedric Roche,
Paul Fung,
Ramdas Ransing,
Isa Multazam Noor,
Mohammadreza Shalbafan,
Samer El Hayek,
Eugene Boon Yau Koh,
Anoop Krishna Gupta,
Kundadak Ganesh Kudva Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Culturally informed psychotherapy in Asian consultation ‐liaison psychiatry
This article discusses how these concepts impact th e practice of psychotherapy in the Asian consultation‐liaison psychiatry setting. Currently, there is a dearth of systematic research about this subject matter. Most studies describe the application of Western‐based psychotherapies for patients with medical illness with little input as to cultur al modifications or implications of such interventions. The authors of this article identify culturally consonant psychotherapeutic techniques in the Asian consultation‐liaison psychiatry context. Furthermore, they also propose general guidelines in the cultural adaptation o...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Constantine D. Della,
David Choon Liang Teo,
Feranindhya Agiananda,
Chaichana Nimnuan Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Paradigms and parallels: A commentary on the transformation of the self East and West
AbstractWays of gaining enhanced self understanding have developed in every culture. A modern way of referring to this understanding is insight, defined as the individual's understanding of associations between past and present, typical relationship patterns and their vicissitudes, emotional experiences, and psychological symptoms. This paper explores the similarities and differences among the approaches developed in Europe, the United States, and Asia. An example of evolving changes in psychoanalytic theory and practice in the United States, embodied in the body of work called “self psychology” is described as an illu...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Allan Tasman Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Transcultural adaptation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Asia
ConclusionsThe last decade has seen an increase in culturally adapted CBT in Asia, however, more work needs to be done to improve access to CBT in Asia. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Farooq Naeem,
Madeeha Latif,
Firdaus Mukhtar,
Youl ‐Ri Kim,
Weihui Li,
Mirrat Gul Butt,
Nimisha Kumar,
Roger Ng Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Examining the competency of Filipino mental health professionals in psychodynamic psychotherapy
DiscussionAmong the respondents, about 30% practiced psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in equal parts, 15% practiced mostly psychodynamic psychotherapy and 15% practiced mostly CBT, while the rest were either unsure or practiced other forms of psychotherapy. Most agreed that psychodynamic psychotherapy required scientific rigor and remained applicable, but were divided on treatment frame and boundary setting, approach selection, and specific concepts and techniques. In terms of perceptions and attitudes toward psychodynamic psychotherapy, most respondents displayed positive attitudes and in...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alma L. Jimenez,
Constantine D. Della,
Angeline Monica A. Arcenas,
Constantine L. Yu Chua,
Rafael Henry E. Legaspi Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparing Chinese and US practitioners' attitudes towards teletherapy during the COVID ‐19 pandemic
DiscussionXiubing Wang discusses these findings in terms of her own experience as a CAPA graduate and treater before, during and after the COVID ‐19 pandemic in China. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xiubing Wang,
Robert M. Gordon,
Elise W. Snyder Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Editorial: Transcultural aspects and cultural adaptations of psychotherapeutic treatments in the Asia Pacific ‐Rim Region
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Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: C ésar A. Alfonso,
Michel Botbol Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Commentary: Cultural adaptations of empirically based psychotherapy
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Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - February 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Scott Stuart Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
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