The relationship of peritraumatic distress and dissociation with beliefs about memory following natural disasters
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that beliefs about memory may moderate the effects of peritraumatic distress and dissociation on PTSD symptoms following a natural disaster. Given that metacognitive beliefs are a modifiable risk factor, future research is warranted to consider their potential causal effects on PTSD outcomes, particularly for individuals with severe peritraumatic experiences. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lee Kannis ‐Dymand,
Janet D. Carter,
Ben R. Lane,
Peter Innes Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between clients' preferences of therapists' sex and mental health support seeking: An exploratory study
ConclusionIt is prudent to encourage the monitoring and accommodation of clients' preferences of therapists' sex. Additionally, more males could be encouraged to enter the mental health professions. The results of the current study may inform education and health policy. Future research could further explore the effects of occupation and problem type on preferences for therapists' sex and help ‐seeking. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephanie C. Black,
Eyal Gringart Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluating dual ‐process theory of decision‐making in Chinese delinquent adolescents
ConclusionsThe current study provides a more encompassing picture of the divergent decision ‐making pathways associated with delinquent groups, allowing for better prevention and intervention programs that combine cognitive and behavioural components. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kean Poon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 54, Issue 4, Page 235-236, August 2019. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Evaluating dual ‐process theory of decision‐making in Chinese delinquent adolescents
ConclusionsThe current study provides a more encompassing picture of the divergent decision ‐making pathways associated with delinquent groups, allowing for better prevention and intervention programs that combine cognitive and behavioural components. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kean Poon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Clinician wellbeing: The impact of supporting refugee and asylum seeker survivors of torture and trauma in the Australian context
ConclusionWhile the sample reported psychological wellness, qualitative responses revealed that Australian immigration policies impact clinician wellbeing to a greater extent than exposure to traumatic narratives. Engaging in meaning ‐making processes regarding work appeared to positively impact clinician wellbeing. Those in leadership or supervisory positions would benefit from understanding what aspects of the work most significantly impact clinicians, in order to best support staff. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Miriam Posselt,
Carolyn Deans,
Amy Baker,
Nicholas Procter Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Online needs ‐based and strengths‐focused suicide prevention training: Evaluation of Care · Collaborate · Connect
ConclusionsWeb ‐based suicide prevention training is an effective, low‐cost, and flexible training medium. The needs ‐based Care · Collaborate · Connect programme aligns with the person‐centred framework preferred by most health professionals and provides practical strategies to support people who are distressed, including those with suicidality. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Helen M. Stallman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
(Emotion ‐centered) problem‐solving therapy: An update
This article provides for a brief excursion into the historical roots of PST and why it has evolved into EC‐PST, as well as providing support for its characterisation as a transdiagnostic approach. In addition, several meta‐analyses that underscore its efficacy are described, as well as the most recent clinical guidelines that comprise EC‐PST. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Arthur M. Nezu,
Christine M. Nezu,
Holly R. Gerber Tags: INVITED CONTRIBUTION Source Type: research
Online needs ‐based and strengths‐focused suicide prevention training: Evaluation of Care · Collaborate · Connect
ConclusionsWeb ‐based suicide prevention training is an effective, low‐cost, and flexible training medium. The needs ‐based Care · Collaborate · Connect programme aligns with the person‐centred framework preferred by most health professionals and provides practical strategies to support people who are distressed, including those with suicidality. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Helen M. Stallman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
(Emotion ‐centered) problem‐solving therapy: An update
This article provides for a brief excursion into the historical roots of PST and why it has evolved into EC‐PST, as well as providing support for its characterisation as a transdiagnostic approach. In addition, several meta‐analyses that underscore its efficacy are described, as well as the most recent clinical guidelines that comprise EC‐PST. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Arthur M. Nezu,
Christine M. Nezu,
Holly R. Gerber Tags: INVITED CONTRIBUTION Source Type: research
A brief, residential peer ‐support retreat for trichotillomania: A mixed methods evaluation
AbstractEvidence ‐based psychological treatments for trichotillomania (TTM) can be effective; however, relapse is common and consumers have indicated poor satisfaction with treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify participants' perspectives of critical factors associated with short‐ and long‐t erm recovery following their brief, intensive peer‐support retreat for TTM. A mixed methods longitudinal design was used to evaluate a 3‐day residential peer‐support retreat attended by eight women who self‐referred into the retreat. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted at post‐retr eat (n = 6)...
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 10, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Reneta Slikboer,
Imogen C. Rehm,
Sandy Lam,
Alycia Maloney,
Maja Nedeljkovic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of mindfulness training on rumination and intrusions after analogue trauma
ConclusionsPreliminary evidence was found for the effect of mindfulness training on reducing vividness of trauma intrusions, but not intrusion frequency or associated distress. However, the current study failed to observe increases in mindfulness following brief training. Despite this, trait mindfulness predicted lower levels of post ‐traumatic stress symptoms. Future research should examine whether trauma‐related rumination constitutes a process of change using more intensive training of mindfulness‐based interventions for post‐traumatic stress disorder. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed. (Source...
Source: Australian Psychologist - May 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rie Kubota,
Reginald D. V. Nixon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
