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Irrational Beliefs and Self-Management as Separable Predictors of Anxiety and Depression
AbstractIrrational beliefs and self-management are both cognitive-behavioral constructs that are integral in modern Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Self-Management Therapy, respectively. Both irrational beliefs and self-management have been linked to anxiety and depression, and there is evidence for their usefulness for these types of distress. This is the first study to consider irrational beliefs and self-management as simultaneous predictors of anxiety and depression. An outpatient clinical sample (n  = 51) completed measures of irrational beliefs, self-management, and emotional symptoms. Results indicated that ...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - November 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Outcome of the Psychological Intervention Program: Internet Use for Youth
AbstractThe prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) is reportedly higher in South East Asian adolescent populations. The exacerbation of problematic adolescent behaviors has been found to associate significantly with PIU and is expected to worsen with age. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-integrated therapy has been shown to significantly reduce in the presence of psychological symptoms such as depression and social anxiety. The Psychological Intervention Program-Internet Use for Youth (PIP-IU-Y) is a CBT-based program designed for adolescents and comprises of a series of interpersonal skills to improve their face-...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - November 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

A Logical Foundation for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
AbstractRational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) depends on the implications A  ⊃ B and B ⊃ C where A is an activating event, B is a belief and C is an emotional consequence. We use this idea to present a logical theory for REBT, and show how it can be used to create a computer program that can be used as a therapist’s aid. (Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy)
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - August 30, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Automatic Thoughts and Irrational Beliefs Predicting Anxiety and Depression
AbstractCognitive behavioral approaches differ in their views on core cognitions and their hypothesized role in the etiology of depression and anxiety. The present study provides empirical evidence regarding the relationship between irrational beliefs and components of automatic thoughts and their role in the etiology of depression and anxiety. The present study utilized newer and improved questionnaires to assess components of irrational belief. Based on prior research by Safren et al. (Cogn Ther Res 24(3):327 –344,2000), a three-factor structure of the combined automatic thought questionnaires were utilized to measure ...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - July 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Catastrophizing, Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy: Relation Between Lumbopelvic Pain and Physical/Social Functioning
AbstractCatastrophizing, a cognitive behavioral aspect of pain, is defined as an excessively negative orientation against a noxious stimulus. The primary goal of the present study is to assess the association between catastrophizing and lumbopelvic pain intensity during the pregnancy period, the secondary goal is to explore the variation of pain catastrophizing, anxiety and depression, and the tertiary goal is to investigate the relationship between catastrophizing and quality of life. After approval, pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain were invited to join in the study. During admission, participants were asked to comple...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - July 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research