A systematic review of the effectiveness of meaning-centred psychotherapies in depressed participants - Marco JH, Martinez-Mic ó A, Garcia-Alandete J, Guillen V, Grimaldos J, Pérez S, Quero S.
Depression is a mental disorder that is associated with low quality of life, increased risk of suicide and a high economic cost for society. Meta-analyses indicate that Meaning Centred Psychotherapies (MCP) are an efficacious psychotherapy to reduce depres... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Web-based exercise therapy for the treatment of depression - Haller N.
Unipolar depression is the world-wide leading cause of disability [1] with an estimated life-time prevalence of 17% [2]. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is commonly treated with antidepressant medication and/or psychotherapy. However, some patients with... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Signs you're a people pleaser - and why psychologists say it could be harming your health
'People pleasers are kind and giving people, so on the surface it doesn't present as a problematic trait,' says Dee Johnson, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy therapist. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MDMA-based psychotherapy in treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a brief narrative overview of current evidence - Riaz K, Suneel S, Hamza Bin Abdul Malik M, Kashif T, Ullah I, Waris A, Di Nicola M, Mazza M, Sani G, Martinotti G, De Berardis D.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health disorder that causes significant dysfunction in individuals. Currently, there are many approved pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy treatment options for PTSD, but unfortunately, half of t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Exposure traced in daily life: improvements in ecologically assessed social and physical activity following exposure-based psychotherapy for anxiety disorders - Heinig I, Wei ß M, Hamm AO, Hein G, Hollandt M, Hoyer J, Kanske P, Richter J, Wittchen HU, Pittig A.
BACKGROUND: Although exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders has frequently been proven effective, only few studies examined whether it improves everyday behavioral outcomes such as social and physical activity. METHODS: 1... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Development of a collaborative network: Latin-American network for research in psychotherapy and mental health in sexual and gender diversity - Mart ínez C, Costa AB, Tomicic A.
The main goal of this article is to describe the formation and development of a Latin-American network for research in psychotherapy and mental health in sexual and gender diversity. Research has shown that psychological well-being and mental health proble... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
The relationship between general psychopathology in young people with family functioning and engagement with psychotherapy - Ramires VRR, Fiorini G, Schmidt FMD, da Costa CP, Deon E, Saunders R.
OBJECTIVE: to examine whether an underlying general psychopathology factor (p factor) existed in children and adolescents attending psychodynamic psychotherapy and whether this general psychopathology factor was associated with family functioning and engag... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Is combined antidepressant medication (ADM) and psychotherapy better than either monotherapy at preventing suicide attempts and other psychiatric serious adverse events for depressed patients? A rare events meta-analysis - Zainal NH.
Antidepressant medication (ADM)-only, psychotherapy-only, and their combination are the first-line treatment options for major depressive disorder (MDD). Previous meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) established that psychotherapy and combi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Addressing attrition from psychotherapy for PTSD in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Lee AJ, LaFreniere LS.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses a systematized approach for disseminating evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Within this approach, veterans with PTSD must often choose betwee... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
How Stress Affects Your Heart Health
For many people, stress is part of everyday life. The demands of work, family, and other quotidian pressures can leave one feeling angry, agitated, anxious, downtrodden, or burned out.
While these kinds of day-to-day challenges are often described as mild forms of stress, the reality is that some people will experience them more often and more significantly than others. And there’s mounting evidence linking these and other forms of stress to heart-related health problems.
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“We know from several studies in different populations that emotional and psychological ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Married B.C. therapists face another lawsuit over actions in MDMA therapy trial
A second participant in a clinical trial for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy conducted by two married B.C. therapists is taking them to court, alleging their actions during the study left him suicidal and cost him his marriage. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news
Role of institutional support for evidence-based psychotherapy in satisfaction and burnout among veterans affairs therapists - Sripada RK, Grau PP, Porath BR, Burgess J, Van T, Kim HM, Boden MT, Zivin K.
OBJECTIVE: Burnout is widespread among psychotherapists and leads to negative mental and other health outcomes, absenteeism, and turnover. Job resources, including institutional support for evidence-based practices, can buffer against burnout and may impro... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Objectively quantifying pediatric psychiatric severity using artificial intelligence, voice recognition technology, and universal emotions: pilot study for artificial intelligence-enabled innovation to address youth mental health crisis - Caulley D, Alemu Y, Burson S, Cardenas Bautista E, Abebe Tadesse G, Kottmyer C, Aeschbach L, Cheungvivatpant B, Sezgin E.
BACKGROUND: Providing Psychotherapy, particularly for youth, is a pressing challenge in the health care system. Traditional methods are resource-intensive, and there is a need for objective benchmarks to guide therapeutic interventions. Automated emotion d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Unique Workplace Concerns Tied to Health Worker Depression, Anxiety During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- For health care workers (HCWs) seeking psychotherapy treatment during spring 2020, workplace-related concerns were associated with moderate-to-severe anxiety and depression symptoms, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pandemic-Era Telehealth Led to Fewer Therapy Disruptions Pandemic-Era Telehealth Led to Fewer Therapy Disruptions
The transition to virtual care that happened during the COVID-19 pandemic led to better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared with pre-pandemic, when almost all visits were in-person.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
