Psychiatry

Article Psychology, Clinical

The impact of self-referential processing on depression-linked negative interpretive bias

Clair Lawson, Colin Macleod, Geoff Hammond, Ben Ben Grafton

Summary: This study investigated the influence of depression levels on interpretive bias using the eye blink modulation approach. The results indicated that individuals with high depression levels displayed a stronger negative interpretive bias only when ambiguous information was processed in a self-referential manner.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychiatry

Associative learning and facial expression recognition in schizophrenic patients: Effects of social presence

Khansa Charaf, Mohamed Agoub, Driss Boussaoud

Summary: This study investigates the impairment of associative learning and facial expression recognition in schizophrenia patients. The results show that both cognitive abilities are severely affected in patients, with facial expression recognition partially spared and influenced by social presence.

SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH-COGNITION (2024)

Article Psychiatry

The Category Fluency Test components and their association with cognition and symptoms in adolescents with schizophrenia

Rogelio Apiquian, Ricardo Diaz, Gamaliel Victoria, Rosa-Elena Ulloa

Summary: The components of CFT are significantly correlated with each other and with other MCCB tests, particularly those related to verbal learning, working memory, and speed of processing. Additionally, they show moderate correlations with the total PANSS score and with the negative, positive, and cognitive PANSS factors.

SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH-COGNITION (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Beliefs about losing control and other OCD-related cognitions: An experimental investigation

Andrea Sandstrom, Adam S. Radomsky

Summary: This study found a link between beliefs about losing control and OCD-relevant appraisals, although the direction of the effect was opposite to what was hypothesized in the aggressive thoughts context.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Examining reciprocal relations between disgust proneness and OCD symptoms: A four-wave longitudinal study

Bunmi O. Olatunji, Jingu Kim

Summary: The study suggests that disgust proneness may be both a cause and a consequence of OCD, depending on the nature of the symptoms. The findings indicate a transactional relationship between disgust proneness and OCD, where one influences the effect of the other.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

#mybestmidlife: Profiles of photo-based social media use and body image among midlife women

Rachel F. Rodgers, Gennevieve P. Nowicki

Summary: This study examined the risk of appearance concerns among midlife women using photo-based social media and identified different risk profiles. The findings suggested that higher social media use was associated with greater perceived negative effects of social media.

BODY IMAGE (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating symptoms in children's daily life: Can parents protect against appearance comparison on social media?

Jolien De Coen, Lien Goossens, Guy Bosmans, Gillian Debra, Sandra Verbeken

Summary: Research examines the connection between body dissatisfaction in children, upward comparisons via social media, and the protective role of trust in parents. Results indicate that higher levels of upward comparison are associated with higher levels of body dissatisfaction, compensatory exercise, and loss of control eating. Trust in fathers moderates the association between appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction, while no evidence of the protective role of trust in mothers was found. Further research is needed to enhance our understanding of body dissatisfaction in children and environmental factors that may protect them from the negative effects of social media.

BODY IMAGE (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

A brief CBT intervention for depersonalisation-derealisation disorder in psychosis: Results from a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Simone Farrelly, Emmanuelle Peters, Matilda Azis, Anthony S. David, Elaine C. M. Hunter

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a six-session therapy protocol adapted from a Cognitive-Behavioural model of Depersonalisation-Derealisation Disorder (DDD) in individuals with psychotic symptoms. The results suggest that the intervention was feasible and acceptable to participants, with some indication of its effectiveness on clinical outcomes.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

A preliminary investigation of the causal role of social media use in eating disorder symptoms

Laura Dondzilo, Tamsin Mahalingham, Patrick J. F. Clarke

Summary: There is a consistent association between social media use and eating disorder symptoms. However, it is important to investigate this relationship using experimental designs and objective measures to establish causation. This study aimed to experimentally determine the potential causal impact of social media use on eating disorder symptoms.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

The effectiveness of two novel approaches to prevent intrusions: A pilot study comparing Tetris_dualtask and imagery rescripting to control

Joost Asselbergs, Heleen Riper, Iris M. Engelhard, Fancy Mannes, Marit Sijbrandij

Summary: The study found that playing Tetris after trauma may reduce intrusion frequency, indicating it as a potential early intervention strategy. However, effects on vividness and emotionality ratings, PTSD-like symptoms were not observed, highlighting the need for further research.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Using experience sampling methodology (ESM) to improve our understanding of day-to-day intrusion frequency and related distress in survivors of trauma

Alexandra R. Canty, Tim D. Windsor, Reginald D. V. Nixon

Summary: This study used experience sampling methodology (ESM) to better understand the day-to-day experiences of trauma exposed individuals. The results showed that the day-to-day fluctuations in trauma related perceptions and sequelae significantly affect the development and maintenance of PTSD.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY (2024)

Article Psychiatry

On the specificity of figurative language comprehension impairment in schizophrenia and its relation to cognitive skills but not psychopathological symptoms- Study on metaphor, humor and irony

Przemys law Adamczyk, Joanna Biczak, Katarzyna Kotlarska, Artur Daren, Lukasz Cichocki

Summary: This study found that individuals with schizophrenia have difficulty understanding figurative language and this impairment is related to cognitive deficits. It is not associated with psychotic symptoms or other clinical characteristics.

SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH-COGNITION (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Analysis of sleep for the American population: Result from NHANES database

Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen

Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Valproic acid monitoring: Serum prediction using a machine learning framework from multicenter real-world data

Chih-Wei Hsu, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Yang-Chieh Brian Chen, Hung-Yu Kao

Summary: Our study demonstrates that machine learning models can accurately predict serum valproic acid concentrations, offering a promising tool for reducing the need for frequent monitoring of serum levels in clinical practice.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

People with mental health problems attending primary care settings report less suicidal ideation following physical activity counselling: Findings from a low income country

Davy Vancampfort, James Mugisha, Tine Van Damme

Summary: Physical activity may be a promising intervention to reduce suicidal ideation in primary care patients in low-resourced settings, according to a study conducted in rural areas of Uganda. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Examining the unique impacts of Potentially Traumatic Experiences (PTE) and discrimination events on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Multiracial/ethnic adults in the United States

Jaimie Shaff, Victoria M. O'Keefe, Annabelle L. Atkin, Xinzi Wang, Holly C. Wilcox

Summary: The study highlights the interconnectedness of PTEs and discrimination on mental health outcomes for Multiracial/ethnic adults. Discrimination might pose similar risks to PTEs. Acknowledging discrimination as potential precursors for PTSD and STB aids accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Clinical predictive factors and trajectories of suicidal remission over 6 weeks following intravenous ketamine for suicidal ideation

Fabrice Jollant, Christophe Demattei, Pascale Fabbro, Mocrane Abbar

Summary: Ketamine is effective in reducing suicidal thoughts in the short term for suicidal patients. Clinical factors poorly predict remission, and fluctuations in suicidal ideas necessitate vigilance and multimodal care. Remission after the first infusion is highly predictive of future remission.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Measurement invariance and differential item functioning of the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 between working age and older adults seeking treatment for common mental disorders

H. Delamain, J. E. J. Buckman, J. Stott, A. John, S. Singh, S. Pilling, R. Saunders

Summary: This study assessed the measurement invariance and differential item functioning of the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 measures in working age and older adults. The findings support the use of these measures for evaluating clinically significant symptom thresholds and monitoring treatment outcomes in these age groups.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Review Clinical Neurology

Technology-supported treatments for adjustment disorder: A systematic review and preliminary meta-analysis

Sara Fernandez-Buendia, Clara Miguel, Austeja Dumarkaite, Evaldas Kazlauskas, Pim Cuijpers, Soledad Quero

Summary: This systematic review summarizes the available information on technology-supported psychological treatments for patients with Adjustment Disorder of all ages. The results suggest that these interventions could be effective, but further research is needed.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)

Article Clinical Neurology

Effect of dietary living microbe intake on depression symptom in American adult: An opinion from NHANES study

Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu

Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2024)