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An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Intervention for an Adult Experiencing Post-Stroke Anxiety and Medically Unexplained Symptoms
To date, there is little support for the use of any psychotherapy to address post-stroke anxiety. Similarly, there have been no trials of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for post-stroke anxiety, but clinician opinion suggests that an ACT approach may be effective in this context. In this case study, a high-functioning younger man with post-stroke anxiety and associated medically unexplained symptoms (chest pain and dizziness) was assessed and treated using an ACT approach. Mediators of change for both ACT (psychological flexibility) and cognitive therapy (illness perceptions) were recorded as were measures of depre...
Source: Clinical Case Studies - February 25, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Graham, C. D., Gillanders, D., Stuart, S., Gouick, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

An augmented cognitive behavioural therapy for treating post-stroke depression: description of a treatment protocol.
We present a new psychological intervention designed to reduce depressive complaints after stroke. METHOD OF PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT: This intervention was based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles and was shown feasible in a pilot study. In order to meet the specific needs of stroke patients (concerning both sensori-motor, cognitive, and behavioural problems), we incorporated motivational interviewing, grief resolution, and psycho-education. We emphasised for each session to take into account the cognitive deficits of the patients (i.e. be concrete, accessible, structured, specific, and repeat information). More...
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - December 1, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kootker JA, Rasquin SM, Smits P, Geurts AC, van Heugten CM, Fasotti L Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

The neuropsychiatry of tinnitus: a circuit-based approach to the causes and treatments available
In conclusion, a review of the literature demonstrates the varied neuropsychiatric manifestations of tinnitus. Imaging studies help to explain the mechanism of the association. However, more research is needed to elucidate the neurocircuitry underlying the association.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - September 9, 2014 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Minen, M. T., Camprodon, J., Nehme, R., Chemali, Z. Tags: Headache (including migraine), Pain (neurology), Stroke, Drugs: psychiatry, Personality disorders, Psychotic disorders (incl schizophrenia), Radiology, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Radiology (diagnostics), Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Source Type: research

Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness based cognitive therapy in vascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Abstract: Objective: To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on psychological and physical outcomes for people with vascular disease.Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Data sources: AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, British Nursing Index, Medline, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Central, Social Sciences Citation Index, Social Policy and Practice, and HMIC from inception to January 2013.Review methods: Articles were screened for inclusion independently by two reviewers. Data extr...
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - March 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rebecca A. Abbott, Rebecca Whear, Lauren R. Rodgers, Alison Bethel, Jo Thompson Coon, Willem Kuyken, Ken Stein, Chris Dickens Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

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