"Despite the differences, we were all the same". group cohesion in diagnosis-specific and transdiagnostic CBT groups for anxiety and depression: a qualitative study - Bryde Christensen A, Wahr én S, Reinholt N, Poulsen S, Hvenegaard M, Simonsen E, Arnfred S.
Group cohesion refers to a sense of belonging, mutual support and identification with other group members. Group cohesion has been associated with better outcomes, lower drop-out rates, more interpersonal support and better participation in psychotherapy. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
How effective is online couple relationship education? A systematic meta-content review - Megale A, Peterson E, Friedlander ML.
Due to logistical and financial barriers that keep many distressed couples from seeking psychotherapy, online relationship education is a more accessible alternative. In the decade since a web-based program showed equivalent effectiveness to traditional ma... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
Combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy more effective in treating depression
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Most patients with depression are treated in primary care, however, relatively few clinical trials for treating depression have focused on primary care. Researchers at the Vrije University Amsterdam examined the effects of the two major approaches to treating depression: psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, as well as combined treatment and care-as-usual. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 11, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Developing an integrative model of positive psychotherapy and comparing its effectiveness with CBT, and PPT in improvement of depressive symptoms among individuals with major depression - Tehranchi A, Neshatdoost HT, Amiri S, Power M.
Positive psychotherapy has some efficiencies in the treatment of depression but its effectiveness can be increased through technical and theoretical integration. The aim of the present study is to develop an integrative treatment model and comparing its ef... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 10, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
A pilot randomized trial of engage psychotherapy to increase social connection and reduce suicide risk in later life - Van Orden KA, Are án PA, Conwell Y.
This study examines acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of Engage Psychot... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Crisis intervention psychotherapy in the age of CoViD-19 - Feinstein RE.
Crisis intervention psychotherapy (CIP) is an underutilized form of therapy that can be offered as a treatment during psychiatric disasters and emergencies, and it may be especially useful during the age of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). CIP is a pro... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 5, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Therapist adherence to two treatments for adolescent suicide risk: association to outcomes and role of therapeutic alliance - Ibrahim M, Levy S, Gallop B, Krauthamer Ewing S, Hogue A, Chou J, Diamond G.
This study examined whether therapist adherence to two different manualized treatments was associated with improved client outcomes and whether t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Author interview: Stopping long-term antidepressants in people with depression or anxiety
Antidepressants are widely used for depression and anxiety. Guidelines recommend that an antidepressant should be continued for at least six months after people start to feel better, and for at least two years if they have had two or more periods of depression. Many people take antidepressants for much longer. Ellen Van Leeuwen and Mark Horowitz, authors of arecently published Cochrane review on approaches for discontinuing antidepressant use, answer some questions about the findings of the review. Tell us about this Cochrane Review, why did you think it was important to do it?Ellen: The rise in long-term antidepressant ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - April 20, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Rachel Klabunde Source Type: news
Acute and sustained reductions in loss of meaning and suicidal ideation following psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psychiatric and existential distress in life-threatening cancer - Ross S, Agin-Liebes G, Lo S, Zeifman RJ, Ghazal L, Benville J, Franco Corso S, Bjerre Real C, Guss J, Bossis A, Mennenga SE.
People with advanced cancer are at heightened risk of desire for hastened death (DHD), suicidal ideation (SI), and completed suicide. Loss of Meaning (LoM), a component of demoralization, can be elevated by a cancer diagnosis and predicts DHD and SI in thi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Adjunctive MDMA Safe, Effective for Severe PTSD Adjunctive MDMA Safe, Effective for Severe PTSD
Severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may significantly improve after adding MDMA to psychotherapy, results from the phase 3 MAPP1 trial suggest; but treatment context is crucial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 14, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Research identifies gender bias in estimation of patients' pain
(University of Miami) Researchers found that when male and female patients expressed the same amount of pain, observers viewed female patients' pain as less intense and more likely to benefit from psychotherapy versus medication as compared to men's pain, exposing a significant patient gender bias that could lead to disparities in treatments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Borderline personality features in patients with persistent depressive disorder and their effect on CBASP outcome - Konvalin F, Grosse-Wentrup F, Nenov-Matt T, Fischer K, Barton BB, Goerigk S, Brakemeier EL, Musil R, Jobst A, Padberg F, Reinhard MA.
INTRODUCTION: The Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) was developed for the treatment of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), where comorbid personality disorders (PD) are common. In contrast to other PD, comorbid borderline pers... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 5, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Selecting an antidepressant that's right for you
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. If you have severe depression, you may need a hospital stay, or you [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 5, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Infective messages: definitions, processes, and implications for trauma, identities, internal conflicts, psychotherapy, and research - Yager J.
BACKGROUND: Throughout life, individuals are bombarded by countless emotion-generating messages. Certain of these messages, for example, some insults, admonitions, rejections, challenges, or insightful declarations, can be viewed as "infective." Infective ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Benefits of virtual psychotherapy groups for students during COVID-19
Virtual psychotherapy groups can serve as support systems for students during these difficult times while also adhering to safety regulations. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
