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Fear of COVID ‐19, stress and depression: A meta‐analytic test of the mediating role of anxiety
ConclusionsAlthough the results did not allow for causal inferences regarding depression, they provide insight into the possible consequences of fear of COVID-19 and comorbid problems for clinicians and researchers. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Özkan Çıkrıkçı, Neslihan Çıkrıkçı, Mark Griffiths Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

“They may be confronting but they are good questions to be asking” young people's experiences of completing a trauma and PTSD screening tool in an early psychosis program
ConclusionsYoung people in this study accepted the need for screening for traumatic histories, and expected to be asked about their traumatic experiences, despite the possibility of a short-term increase in distress. The support offered by a trusted clinician, whom the young person had built a relationship with, appeared to be an important component to the willingness and the ability of the young person to complete the questionnaires. This reinforces the fact that screening for trauma in an early psychosis service can be conducted in a way that is safe and acceptable to young people. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: ...
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracey Dryden ‐Mead, Barnaby Nelson, Sarah Bendall Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Problematic behaviours associated with generalized anxiety disorder during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A thematic analysis
ConclusionsOur results confirm that perinatal women with GAD engage in comparable problematic behaviours to those with GAD in the general population, yet the presentation, frequency and focus of those behaviours differ. These findings have implications for theoretical formulations of GAD, and the clinical management of this disorder during the perinatal period. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Briar E. Inness, Randi E. McCabe, Sheryl M. Green Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Distress factors of voice ‐hearing in young people and social relating: Exploring a cognitive‐interpersonal voice‐hearing model
ConclusionsBeliefs about voices being persecutory, dominant, intrusive and resisting voices seem to be significant contributors of distress in young people. In terms of proximity and power, relating to voices and social others appears to be contrasting. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Aikaterini Rammou, Clio Berry, David Fowler, Mark Hayward Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for high ‐risk transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth: A qualitative study of youth and mental health providers' perspectives on intervention relevance
ConclusionThe study's findings shed light on previously unexplored perspectives of TGD youth and treatment providers on the perceived relevance of DBT and provide treatment providers and implementation researchers with some critical issues to consider when working with high-risk TGD youth. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jacqueline L. Tilley, Lucero Molina, Xiaochen Luo, Aaradhana Natarajan, Leslye Casolaro, Adam Gonzalez, Brittain Mahaffey Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Using eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) with autistic individuals: A qualitative interview study with EMDR therapists
ConclusionsFindings reinforce the importance of offering formulation-based psychological therapy that flexes in an evidence-informed way, according to the preferences and needs of autistic individuals. Further research should establish factors influencing accessibility and effectiveness of EMDR for autistic individuals, and the impact of autism-relevant training on the knowledge, skills and confidence of EMDR therapists and clinical supervisors working with this client group. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Naomi Fisher, Henna Patel, Caroline Diest, Debbie Spain Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Construing journeys to recovery from psychosis: A  qualitative analysis of first‐person accounts
ConclusionsProcesses that support individuals re-engaging with the shared reality of others are central to recovery. Supportive relationships and fostering open dialogue were consistent themes across the different pathways that recovery journeys took. Establishing a meaningful lifestyle and recovering a positive sense of identity were a key challenge following psychosis onset. Appreciation of experiences contained in FPAs has the potential to enhance the effectiveness and humanity of mental health care. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bob Green, Helena Garc ía‐Mieres Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Therapeutic alliance in a cognitive rehabilitation programme for people with serious mental illness: A qualitative analysis
ConclusionsFindings suggest that therapeutic alliance is an important component of CET that bolsters the learning environment and ensures a positive group experience. Our qualitative analyses contribute greater understanding of how strong therapeutic relationships impact people with serious mental illnesses participating in evidence-based treatments beyond psychotherapy context. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura A. Faith, J. Hunter Howie, Emily Blanco, Stephen P. Jarvis, Melisa V. Rempfer Tags: QUALITATIVE PAPER Source Type: research

Negative childhood events and the development of the anorexic voice: A grounded theory
ConclusionsThe findings have implications for a trauma-focused approach when working with the AV. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jet Morrison, Marc O. Williams, John R. E. Fox Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

A life more ordinary: A peer research method qualitative study of the Feeling Safe Programme for persecutory delusions
ConclusionsThe Feeling Safe Programme was subjectively experienced very positively by interview participants, which is consistent with the results of the clinical trial. The successful interaction of the participant and therapist enabled trust to form, which meant that repeated practice of difficult tasks could lead to re-engagement with valued everyday activities. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jessica Bond, Alexandra Kenny, Andreja Mesaric, Natalie Wilson, Vanessa Pinfold, Thomas Kabir, Daniel Freeman, Felicity Waite, Michael Larkin, Dan J. Robotham Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The emotional impact of self ‐criticism on self‐reflection and rumination
ConclusionsThis suggests that reflection may be a beneficial exercise for highly self-critical individuals. Participants in the rumination group experienced no significant change in emotion, indicating how rumination can perpetuate negative affect and is therefore an important issue to be addressed in psychotherapy. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nicole A. Dunn, Andrew F. Luchner Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Changing to remote psychological therapy during COVID ‐19: Psychological therapists' experience of the working alliance, therapeutic boundaries and work involvement
ConclusionsAspects of the working alliance and therapeutic boundaries are experienced differently by therapists working remotely, which relates to how they experience their work. The findings have clinical implications for increasing therapists' awareness of potential changes in their perceived abilities regarding the working alliance and therapeutic boundaries when working remotely, therefore, enabling them to address these changes where required. Future research possibilities are considered. (Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice)
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Georgina James, Thomas Schr öder, Danielle De Boos Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research