Negative and positive affect and disordered eating: The adaptive role of intuitive eating and body image flexibility
ConclusionsThis study contributes to the understanding of the adaptative and mediational role that intuitive eating and body image flexibility play in the link between affectivity and eating ‐related difficulties. Indeed, these emotional regulation processes seem to play a protective role against disordered eating, by reducing reactivity and impulsive eating in response to negative and PA. The study findings suggest that prevention and intervention programs focused on body and eating‐ related difficulties should promote a more aware and adaptative pattern of eating and body image flexibility, which seems especially rel...
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ana Cardoso, Sara Oliveira, Cl áudia Ferreira Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Parent perspectives of what helps and hinders their child on the autism spectrum to manage their anxiety
ConclusionsGiven the wide range of barriers and enablers identified, working with children and families to identify the barriers and enablers for each child in managing their anxiety may be a useful process during therapy. Targeting interventions to align with the identified barriers and enablers may assist children on the autism spectrum to develop strategies for the management of their own anxiety across settings. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Megan Clark, Dawn Adams Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Negative and positive affect and disordered eating: The adaptive role of intuitive eating and body image flexibility
ConclusionsThis study contributes to the understanding of the adaptative and mediational role that intuitive eating and body image flexibility play in the link between affectivity and eating ‐related difficulties. Indeed, these emotional regulation processes seem to play a protective role against disordered eating, by reducing reactivity and impulsive eating in response to negative and PA. The study findings suggest that prevention and intervention programs focused on body and eating‐ related difficulties should promote a more aware and adaptative pattern of eating and body image flexibility, which seems especially rel...
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ana Cardoso, Sara Oliveira, Cl áudia Ferreira Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Parent perspectives of what helps and hinders their child on the autism spectrum to manage their anxiety
ConclusionsGiven the wide range of barriers and enablers identified, working with children and families to identify the barriers and enablers for each child in managing their anxiety may be a useful process during therapy. Targeting interventions to align with the identified barriers and enablers may assist children on the autism spectrum to develop strategies for the management of their own anxiety across settings. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Megan Clark, Dawn Adams Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Can self ‐esteem be improved using short daily training on mobile applications? Examining real world data of GG Self‐esteem users
ConclusionsOur findings are consistent with previous controlled trials indicating that using CBT ‐based mHealth applications targeting maladaptive beliefs may be useful for increasing user's wellness and reducing distress. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Martha Giraldo ‐O'Meara, Guy Doron Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research

In with the outputs and out with the inputs: A need for better tracking and research on professional psychology practicum hours
ConclusionsThis descriptive study provides an example of an electronic log application and preliminary data from the application. The need to link such data to competency assessments is highlighted, as this will provide stronger evidence ‐based decision making regarding minimum training standards. Further, by allowing real‐time monitoring of student progress, such applications can inform decisions about individual trainee's practicum progress and needs. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Frank P. Deane, Mark Donovan, Elly Quinlan, Fiona Calvert, Chris Allan Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Can self ‐esteem be improved using short daily training on mobile applications? Examining real world data of GG Self‐esteem users
ConclusionsOur findings are consistent with previous controlled trials indicating that using CBT ‐based mHealth applications targeting maladaptive beliefs may be useful for increasing user's wellness and reducing distress. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Martha Giraldo ‐O'Meara, Guy Doron Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research

In with the outputs and out with the inputs: A need for better tracking and research on professional psychology practicum hours
ConclusionsThis descriptive study provides an example of an electronic log application and preliminary data from the application. The need to link such data to competency assessments is highlighted, as this will provide stronger evidence ‐based decision making regarding minimum training standards. Further, by allowing real‐time monitoring of student progress, such applications can inform decisions about individual trainee's practicum progress and needs. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 11, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Frank P. Deane, Mark Donovan, Elly Quinlan, Fiona Calvert, Chris Allan Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Development and initial validation of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scale for Youth
ConclusionsThese preliminary findings suggest that the BDDSY is a brief, valid, and reliable measure of BDD symptoms that may be used in the future to potentially screen for BDD in AYA and measure treatment outcome. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - May 6, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sarah M. Hanley, Navjot Bhullar, Bethany M. Wootton Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research