Accessibility of evidence ‐based parenting programs in the community: Parents who are involved in the Criminal Justice System encounter barriers to program access
ConclusionEfficacious parenting interventions are reaching too few CJS ‐involved parents in the community. The findings have implications for service delivery and research. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - April 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emina Prguda,
Kylie Burke,
Emma Antrobus,
Sarah Bennett Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nocebo effects in health psychology
The nocebo effect is a potentially powerful phenomenon that can result in harmful or unpleasant treatment outcomes caused by negative expectations, past experience, and other aspects of the treatment context. These aversive outcomes can cause patients to discontinue an otherwise beneficial treatment —resulting in suboptimal health outcomes, added burden of illness, reduced quality of life, and unnecessary hospitalisations, medical consultations, and increased cost for both the patient and the health care system. Much research to date has focused on the role of negative expectations in nocebo effects; this review also emp...
Source: Australian Psychologist - April 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kate Faasse Tags: INVITED CONTRIBUTION Source Type: research
Trait mindfulness mediates the relationship between early maladaptive schema and interpersonal problems
ConclusionsThe relationship between EMSs and interpersonal problems may partially operate through some facets of trait mindfulness. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 31, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thomas Janovsky,
Gavin I. Clark,
Adam J. Rock Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Challenges facing Australian counselling psychologists: A qualitative analysis
ConclusionThis paper explores the current challenges to the profession, recommendations for change at the individual and system levels, and directions for the future of the profession. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Catriona Davis ‐McCabe,
Michael Di Mattia,
Emma Logan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Family, cultural diversity, and the development of Australian adolescent substance use
ConclusionIndicators Cultural and linguistic diversity predicted longitudinal protective effects against adolescent substance use after multivariate adjustment for a range of family management factors. Given broad similarities in parenting style, future research should investigate the varied protective effect of cultural diversity factors across different substances. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 24, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Matin Ghayour ‐Minaie,
Ross M. King,
David R. Skvarc,
Lata Satyen,
John W. Toumbourou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Improving psychologists' adherence to evidence ‐based practice guidelines for treating musculoskeletal injuries: A feasibility study
ConclusionOverall, the recommendations proposed by field experts to increase adherence with EBP treatment guidelines were endorsed by the wider community of psychologists working under State Insurance Regulatory Authority insurance schemes. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tahira Haider,
Debra Dunstan,
Navjot Bhullar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 54, Issue 2, Page 81-82, April 2019. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Improving psychologists' adherence to evidence ‐based practice guidelines for treating musculoskeletal injuries: A feasibility study
ConclusionOverall, the recommendations proposed by field experts to increase adherence with EBP treatment guidelines were endorsed by the wider community of psychologists working under State Insurance Regulatory Authority insurance schemes. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tahira Haider,
Debra Dunstan,
Navjot Bhullar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dual ‐process cognitive profiles associated with substance abuse and treatment outcomes
ConclusionsThese findings are in line with dual ‐process theory and suggest that: (a) individuals who are at risk of abusing substances may benefit from strategies that increase cognitive control, and (b) treatment programs may produce better outcomes if they incorporate strategies to increase cognitive control. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Wendy J. Phillips,
Adrian J. Vince Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a dialectical behaviour therapy skills training group in reducing burnout and psychological distress in psychology trainees: A pilot study
ConclusionsPreliminary support was found for the effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of the DBT skills training group for psychology trainees in reducing burnout and psychological distress and increasing engagement, psychological flexibility, emotional stability, and mindfulness. More research into burnout and distress reduction in psychology trainees is needed to determine effective and efficacious interventions. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tamara G. Robins,
Rachel M. Roberts,
Aspa Sarris Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dual ‐process cognitive profiles associated with substance abuse and treatment outcomes
ConclusionsThese findings are in line with dual ‐process theory and suggest that: (a) individuals who are at risk of abusing substances may benefit from strategies that increase cognitive control, and (b) treatment programs may produce better outcomes if they incorporate strategies to increase cognitive control. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Wendy J. Phillips,
Adrian J. Vince Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
