Article
Psychology, Clinical
Julie L. Ji, Sonia Baee, Diheng Zhang, Claudia P. Calicho-Mamani, M. Joseph Meyer, Daniel Funk, Samuel Portnow, Laura Barnes, Bethany A. Teachman
Summary: The study found that positive training in CBM-I for anxiety was more effective in reducing negative interpretations and improving anxiety symptoms compared to no-training or equal positive-negative training interventions.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Joshua M. Carlson
Summary: ABM was initially developed to reduce attentional bias to threat in individuals with heightened anxiety and has been found generally effective. Using ERPs as outcome measures shows promise, with modulation seen particularly in P1, P2, N2, and ERN components. Future research directions include investigating the extent of ABM's impact on different stages of information processing.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hitomi Terashima, Toshihiko Sensui
Summary: In this study, the first Japanese version of CBM-I was developed and tested through two separate experiments. The results showed that after one week of training, the picture-based CBM-I had significant effects on reducing social anxiety symptoms, compared to the control group.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Yaming Hang, Li Xu, Chun Wang, Guojia Zhang, Ning Zhang
Summary: Attention Bias Modification (ABM) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) may have complementary effects on clinically anxious patients, especially when ABM is conducted integrally within CBT sessions. Older participants and patients with social anxiety disorder may benefit less from the combination of ABM and CBT.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ian S. Penton-Voak, Sally Adams, Katherine S. Button, Meg Fluharty, Michael Dalili, Michael Browning, Emily A. Holmes, Catherine J. Harmer, Marcus R. Munafo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of emotion recognition CBM on neural activity and depressive symptoms through two double blind RCTs, revealing that CBM can induce changes in emotion recognition bias but has limited impact on improving depressive symptoms.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Martijn W. van Teffelen, Jill Lobbestael, Marisol J. Voncken, Jesse R. Cougle, Frenk Peeters
Summary: The study found that CBM-I can increase benign interpretation bias, partially reduce hostile interpretation bias, but has limited effects on self-reported aggression and general psychiatric symptoms.
JOURNAL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Louise Sharpe, Emma Blaisdale Jones, Poorva Pradhan, Jemma Todd, Ben Colagiuri
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of CBM-I for people with chronic pain, and the impact of adding psychoeducation. The results showed that CBM-I improved pain interference, pain intensity, and fear of movement. Psychoeducation also had a positive effect on pain interference. Overall, CBM-I showed promise in pain management, but further research is needed to explore the role of psychoeducation. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fan Zhang, Chenwei Huang, Xiaofei Mao, Tianya Hou, Luna Sun, Yaoguang Zhou, Guanghui Deng
Summary: This study suggests that training individuals to interpret ambiguous information in positive ways can effectively reduce social anxiety. The Interpretation Bias Modification Program (IMP) showed greater reduction in interpretation bias and social anxiety compared to the Interpretation Control Condition (ICC), but did not significantly affect attentional bias.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rongrong Chen, Jie Zheng, Ting Li, Qin Zhang, Chieh Li, Lixia Cui
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of CBM-I in preventing depression among Chinese undergraduates. The results showed that participants who received CBM-I training had more positive interpretations and fewer depressive symptoms compared to the control group. There was a significant correlation between changes in depressive symptoms and changes in interpretation bias. The effect of CBM-I on depressive symptoms was partially mediated by the change in interpretation bias.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Anni R. Subar, Kaeli Humphrey, Michelle Rozenman
Summary: Anxiety is commonly associated with interpretation bias in youth, which may play a role in the development and maintenance of pediatric anxiety. While there is evidence of a specific correlation between interpretation bias and anxiety symptom domain in single sample studies, it remains unclear whether this relationship is consistent in studies comparing anxious and non-anxious youth.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anni R. Subar, Michelle Rozenman
Summary: There is a correlation between parent and child interpretation biases, as well as between parent interpretation bias and child anxiety. Despite varying findings across studies, parent interpretation bias may be a potential explanatory mechanism underlying youth interpretation bias and anxiety.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ines Nieto, Carmelo Vazquez
Summary: The study tested a clinically inspired CBM-I-Clin program and found that it could change negative interpretation biases, have an indirect impact on depression symptoms, and have direct and indirect effects on self-reported dysfunctional attitudes.
JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Baruch Perlman, Nilly Mor
Summary: This research examines the effects of a cognitive bias modification procedure on inferential flexibility, mood, and state rumination. The study found that the training program successfully promoted the intended inferential shift on new scenarios and reduced negative inferences for future negative events.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiawei Li, Hui Ma, Hao Yang, Haoran Yu, Ning Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effect of cognitive bias modification on depression. Through the comprehensive analysis of 10 randomized studies, it was found that cognitive bias modification has a moderate therapeutic effect on depression, whether the training took place in the laboratory or at home, and it also has a statistically significant effect on moderate-to-severe depression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Brydee Pickup, Louise Sharpe, Jemma Todd
Summary: Interpretation bias is more pronounced among individuals with endometriosis and is associated with pain interference in daily life. This study is the first to evidence biased interpretation styles among individuals with endometriosis and to show this bias is associated with pain interference.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alison Fang-Wei Wu, Tai-Li Chou, Caroline Catmur, Jennifer Y. F. Lau
Summary: Pathological social withdrawal is a global public health issue that is associated with personal self-esteem and sociocultural deviance, leading to mental health problems. This study tentatively supports the theories of pathological social withdrawal and suggests considering the influences of personal self-esteem and sociocultural deviance in future studies and treatments.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Victoria Pile, Laura K. Schlepper, Jennifer Y. F. Lau, Mary Leamy
Summary: This study evaluates the theoretical basis and valued outcomes of an early intervention for adolescent depression. Through interviews and analysis, the important components of the intervention and the positive results for participants are identified. The findings provide valuable guidance for further intervention development and implementation.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Jennifer Y. F. Lau
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Naomi H. Rodgers, Jennifer Y. F. Lau, Patricia M. Zebrowski
Summary: The study found that stuttering did not have an effect on interpretation bias, but social anxiety was associated with more negative interpretations. Higher social anxiety was linked to more negative interpretations, while lower social anxiety was linked to more positive interpretations. Further research is needed to explore how individuals who stutter process social information.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Meenakshi Shukla, Alison F. W. Wu, Iris Lavi, Laura Riddleston, Taryn Hutchinson, Jennifer Y. F. Lau
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose an unprecedented threat globally, with adolescents and youth being particularly susceptible to its long-term impact. Network analysis revealed that the UK and Israeli networks focus on problem-solving, while the Indian network emphasizes feeling useful. These findings can help inform interventions to safeguard adolescent mental health during future phases of the pandemic.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Katharina C. Dixon-Ward, Stella W. Y. Chan
Summary: Adolescents in Reddit communities framed a dichotomy between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ depression, with hostility directed at peers perceived to be ‘fake depressed’. Perceptions of depression inauthenticity were confused and inconsistent, enforcing barriers to help-seeking.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
K. Cebula, G. Macleod, K. Stone, S. W. Y. Chan
Summary: Research on student experiences of learning about potentially emotionally sensitive topics tends to focus on trigger warnings, neglecting other teaching strategies and broader context. A questionnaire study involving 917 arts, humanities, and social science students aimed to explore students' distress levels and perceptions of teaching strategies. Although overall distress levels were low and university was seen as a good place for learning difficult topics, a small number of students reported high distress, especially in relation to seminars. Staff's overall teaching approach and personal approachability were emphasized more than specific strategies. Findings underscore the importance of staff considering student course experience holistically, moving beyond a sole focus on trigger warnings.
JOURNAL OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ya-Chun Feng, Charlotte Krahe, Ernst H. W. Koster, Jennifer Y. F. Lau, Colette R. Hirsch
Summary: Worry and anxiety are influenced by cognitive processes related to negative information, with benign interpretation and memory contributing to decreased levels of worry and anxiety. However, no cognitive factor could independently explain worry and anxiety prior to examinations. Findings suggest that benign attention bias predicts decreased anxiety.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2022)
Letter
Psychology, Developmental
Iqra Alam, Ezekiel Khayri, Tabitha A. B. Podger, Caitlin Aspinall, Delia Fuhrmann, Jennifer Y. F. Lau
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emily Witten, Jasmiina Ryynanen, Stella Wisdom, Cheryl Tipp, Stella W. Y. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of viewing nature-related soothing images, listening to soothing sounds, and a combination of both on mood. The findings showed that all interventions led to a decrease in negative affect and depressive mood, as well as an increase in serenity affect. Exploratory analysis revealed that individuals with higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms at baseline experienced greater improvement in mood. These findings suggest that images and sounds depicting nature can potentially be effective tools for improving mood and well-being.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Varsha Ramineni, Philip Millroth, Lalitha Iyadurai, Thomas Jaki, Jonathan Kingslake, Julie Highfield, Charlotte Summers, Michael B. Bonsall, Emily A. Holmes
Summary: ICU staff who have experienced work-related traumatic events during the COVID-19 pandemic often suffer from intrusive memories (IMs). In this study, a novel behavioral intervention was developed to reduce the number of IMs for ICU staff experiencing post-traumatic symptoms. Using Bayesian statistical approaches, a digitized version of the intervention was evaluated for remote delivery and showed a significant positive treatment effect in reducing IMs.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Camille Deforges, Vania Sandoz, Yvonnick Noel, Valerie Avignon, David Desseauve, Julie Bourdin, Yvan Vial, Susan Ayers, Emily A. Holmes, Manuella Epiney, Antje Horsch
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of an early single-session intervention for preventing childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) symptoms. The intervention was delivered to women who perceived their childbirth as traumatic and the results showed a significant effect in preventing CB-PTSD symptoms up to six months postpartum.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristjana Thorarinsdottir, Emily A. Holmes, Johann Hardarson, Elin S. Stephenssen, Marianna H. Jonasdottir, Marie Kanstrup, Laura Singh, Arna Hauksdottir, Thorhildur Halldorsdottir, Berglind Gudmundsdottir, Edda Thordardottir, Unnur Valdimarsdottir, Andri Bjornsson
Summary: This study extended a previous case study with 3 new cases to determine the efficacy of a novel intervention in reducing intrusive memories of trauma and improving symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. The results showed a significant reduction in intrusive memories and some improvement in other symptoms and functioning among participants, with good compliance and acceptability of the intervention.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Laura Singh, Marie Kanstrup, Beau Gamble, Anahita Geranmayeh, Katarina E. Goransson, Ann Rudman, Oili Dahl, Veronica Lindstrom, Anna Horberg, Emily A. Holmes, Michelle L. Moulds
Summary: Addressing the mental health needs of healthcare staff exposed to traumatic events at work during the COVID-19 pandemic is a global priority. This study aims to evaluate a digitalized form of a brief cognitive task intervention delivered remotely to reduce intrusive memories among healthcare staff. The findings will inform further development and dissemination of the intervention.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ho Nam Cheung, Joanne M. Williams, Stella W. Y. Chan
Summary: This study validated the Chinese version of the Multidimensional Depression Assessment Scale (MDAS) among clinically depressed patients in Inner Mongolia and explored the constructs of depression in a collectivistic cultural context. The study found that the Chinese-MDAS had good psychometric properties and highlighted the importance of interpersonal symptoms in Chinese depressed individuals.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)