Shorter communications: Exploring the impact of a brief smartphone-based alcohol intervention app (DrinksRation) on the quality of life of UK military veterans
This study investigated the change in quality of life among help-seeking UK veterans who completed a 28-day brief alcohol intervention delivered via a digital smartphone application (called DrinksRation) and have previously sought clinical help for a mental health disorder. This study was a secondary outcome analysis of data collected during a randomised control trial. In total, 123 UK veterans participated in the study and were randomly allocated to either the intervention or control arm. Participants completed self-report questionnaires regarding their alcohol use and quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) at baseline, day 28 (en...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nora Trompeter Charlotte Williamson Roberto J Rona Ewan Carr Amos Simms Joan Agwuna Nicola T Fear Laura Goodwin Dominic Murphy James Shearer Daniel Leightley Source Type: research
A pilot study examining whether restricting and resuming specific actions systematically changes symptoms of depression and anxiety. A series of N-of-1 trials
This study demonstrates that reducing the frequency of specific actions may increase symptoms of anxiety and depression, which is reversed when those actions are resumed. This contributes to our understanding of the aetiology, maintenance, and recovery from depression, anxiety, and possibly other disorders.PMID:38598899 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2024.104536 (Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy)
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nickolai Titov Blake F Dear Olav Nielssen Victoria Barrett Rony Kayrouz Lauren G Staples Source Type: research
Can neutral episodic memories become emotional? Evidence from facial expressions and subjective feelings
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Apr 3;177:104528. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104528. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaladaptive emotional memories are a transdiagnostic feature of mental health problems. Therefore, understanding whether and how emotional memories can change might help to prevent and treat mental disorders. We tested whether neutral memories of naturalistic events can retroactively acquire positive or negative affect, in a preregistered three-day Modification of Valence in Episodes (MOVIE) paradigm. On Day 1, participants (N = 41) encoded memories of neutral movie scenes, representing lifelike naturalistic experiences. O...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sascha B Duken Franziska Neumayer Nadza Dzinalija Merel Kindt Vanessa A van Ast Ren ée M Visser Source Type: research
Can neutral episodic memories become emotional? Evidence from facial expressions and subjective feelings
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Apr 3;177:104528. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104528. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaladaptive emotional memories are a transdiagnostic feature of mental health problems. Therefore, understanding whether and how emotional memories can change might help to prevent and treat mental disorders. We tested whether neutral memories of naturalistic events can retroactively acquire positive or negative affect, in a preregistered three-day Modification of Valence in Episodes (MOVIE) paradigm. On Day 1, participants (N = 41) encoded memories of neutral movie scenes, representing lifelike naturalistic experiences. O...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sascha B Duken Franziska Neumayer Nadza Dzinalija Merel Kindt Vanessa A van Ast Ren ée M Visser Source Type: research
Perseveration on suicidal thoughts and images in daily life: An examination of the cognitive model of suicide through a dynamic systems lens
This study used a dynamic systems approach to examine the short-term temporal patterns between stress, hopelessness, suicide-specific rumination, and suicidal intent. Adults (N = 237; M = 27.12 years; 62% cisgender women; 87% White/European American) with elevated suicidal ideation completed ecological momentary assessments six times a day for 14 days. A multilevel model approach informed by dynamic systems theory was used to simultaneously assess stable and dynamic temporal processes underlying perceived stress, hopelessness, suicide-specific rumination, and suicidal intent. Each variable demonstrated temporal stability. ...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Megan L Rogers Keyne C Law Olivia C Lawrence Abby A Mandel Source Type: research
Perseveration on suicidal thoughts and images in daily life: An examination of the cognitive model of suicide through a dynamic systems lens
This study used a dynamic systems approach to examine the short-term temporal patterns between stress, hopelessness, suicide-specific rumination, and suicidal intent. Adults (N = 237; M = 27.12 years; 62% cisgender women; 87% White/European American) with elevated suicidal ideation completed ecological momentary assessments six times a day for 14 days. A multilevel model approach informed by dynamic systems theory was used to simultaneously assess stable and dynamic temporal processes underlying perceived stress, hopelessness, suicide-specific rumination, and suicidal intent. Each variable demonstrated temporal stability. ...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Megan L Rogers Keyne C Law Olivia C Lawrence Abby A Mandel Source Type: research
Brief emotion regulation strategies to reduce alcohol craving: Mediating role of state difficulties in emotion regulation
CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest interventions targeting S-DER's emotional modulation and acceptance facets could reduce acute craving when experiencing undesired emotions.PMID:38581778 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2024.104527 (Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy)
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yi-Chun Chang Robin L Rubey Benjamin O Ladd Source Type: research
Brief emotion regulation strategies to reduce alcohol craving: Mediating role of state difficulties in emotion regulation
CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest interventions targeting S-DER's emotional modulation and acceptance facets could reduce acute craving when experiencing undesired emotions.PMID:38581778 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2024.104527 (Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy)
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - April 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yi-Chun Chang Robin L Rubey Benjamin O Ladd Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 May;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Epub 2024 Mar 22.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for which they...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation and neurofeedback modulation during episodic future thinking for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Behav Res Ther. 2024 Mar 22;176:104522. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2024.104522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) show less specificity and positivity during episodic future thinking (EFT). Here, we present findings from two studies aiming to (1) further our understanding of how STBs may relate to neural responsivity during EFT and (2) examine the feasibility of modulating EFT-related activation using real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf). Study 1 involved 30 individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD; half with STBs) who performed an EFT task during fMRI, for wh...
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R L Aupperle R Kuplicki A Tsuchiyagaito E Akeman C A Sturycz-Taylor D DeVille T Lasswell M Misaki H Berg T J McDermott J Touthang E D Ballard C Cha D L Schacter M P Paulus Source Type: research
