Cognitive scores as a potential diagnostic tool in schizophrenia: The use of raw and discrepancy scores
ConclusionsResults suggest that cognitive scores are useful and accurate when discriminating and classifying patients with SZ and HC in the present sample. Raw scores were shown to be more accurate than DS in patients with SZ and to present good diagnostic properties especially regarding verbal memory measures. Obtained indices support the use of cognitive scores as diagnostic criterion in the diagnosis of SZ. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - August 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ainara G ómez‐Gastiasoro,
Javier Peña,
Leire Zubiaurre‐Elorza,
Rocío del Pino,
Naroa Ibarretxe‐Bilbao,
Natalia Ojeda Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The buffer role of psychological flexibility against the impact of major life events on depression symptoms
ConclusionsThis study highlights the buffer role of psychological flexibility on the association of number of major life events and their negative appraisal, with depression symptoms. These findings suggest that being able to be in contact with the present moment with an accepting and non ‐judging attitude towards internal experiences, and to engage in valued‐based action, may protect individuals against the negative impact of major life events with regards to depression symptoms. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Soraia Fonseca,
In ês A. Trindade,
Ana Laura Mendes,
Cláudia Ferreira Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Internet ‐based cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism: More is better but no need to be prescriptive
ConclusionsWe can offer a patient ‐centred approach to ICBT‐P that is effective, while suggesting completion of more modules can result in larger, more pervasive improvements.ANZCTR Trial Number: ACTRN12619000147189. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracey D. Wade,
Enola Kay,
Madelaine K. Valle,
Sarah J. Egan,
Gerhard Andersson,
Per Carlbring,
Roz Shafran Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The impact of culture on cognitive appraisals: Implications for the development, maintenance, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder
ConclusionsEmpirical work is needed in order to investigate the influence of culture on trauma ‐related appraisals in the context of PTSD in order to improve theoretical models and clinical approaches. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jessica Bernardi,
Alberta Engelbrecht,
Laura Jobson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Issue Information ‐ Prelim
Clinical Psychologist, Volume 23, Issue 2, July 2019. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Issue Information ‐ TOC
Clinical Psychologist, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 89-89, July 2019. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
A clinician's quick guide of evidence ‐based approaches: Functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)
Clinical Psychologist, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 177-179, July 2019. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Diane L. Whiting,
Michelle Riashi,
Kathryn Nicholson Perry Tags: Clinical Practice Guidelines Source Type: research
“Some guidance and somewhere safe”: Caregiver and clinician perspectives on service provision for families of young people experiencing serious suicide ideation and attempt
ConclusionsResults highlight that addressing the unmet support and information needs of caregivers may be of benefit to all (both the caregivers and the young person in their care). The lived experience of caregivers in this study indicates the significant stressors placed on them (especially when the young person they are supporting is at high risk of suicide), and the need to develop efficient and cost ‐effective ways to enhance their perceived competence and skills. Implications are discussed for practitioners working with young people experiencing ongoing suicidal ideation. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sarah ‐Jane A. Dempsey,
Steve Halperin,
Karen Smith,
Christopher G. Davey,
Ben McKechnie,
Jane Edwards,
Simon M. Rice Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Ten ‐session cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders: Outcomes from a pragmatic pilot study of Australian non‐underweight clients
ConclusionResults support the effectiveness of CBT ‐T as a treatment for non‐underweight eating disorder clients. Results were also comparable to longer versions of CBT for eating disorders and to outcomes delivered by experienced therapists. Longer follow‐ups and the use of randomised controlled trial designs are required to confirm the effic acy of CBT‐T. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mia L. Pellizzer,
Glenn Waller,
Tracey D. Wade Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Measuring both primary and secondary outcomes when evaluating treatment effectiveness in alcohol and drug treatment programmes
ConclusionsIn evaluating treatment effectiveness, clinicians and researchers need to consider measuring consequential secondary outcomes in addition to primary outcomes related to substance use. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that a comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment program can produce real ‐world positive change not only in substance use, but also in health, quality of life and reduced negative consequences of use. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tess Patterson,
Emily Macleod,
Linda Hobbs,
Richard Egan,
Claire Cameron,
Julien Gross Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
External Shame as a Mediator between Paranoia and Social Safeness in Psychosis
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that feelings of being inferior and subordinate in the eyes of others increases vulnerability to difficulties in social connectedness and safeness. Treatment for paranoid ideation could benefit from integrating strategies to help patients deal with shame. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Paula Castilho,
Ana Margarida Pinto,
Ricardo Viegas,
S érgio Carvalho,
Nuno Madeira,
Maria João Martins Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Post ‐intervention treatment adherence for chronic pain patients may depend on psychological factors
ConclusionsThis pattern of findings shows relevance for psychological factors in treatment adherence. Nevertheless, questions remain about the nature of their influence on adherence, and clinical and research implications are discussed in this light. (Source: Clinical Psychologist)
Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emma Thompson,
Jaclyn Broadbent,
Matthew Fuller ‐Tyszkiewicz,
Melanie D. Bertino,
Petra K. Staiger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
