Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rong Tang, Junlan Yang, Yanmei Yu, Yuying Fang
Summary: The meta-analysis showed that CBT demonstrated significant advantages in alleviating anxiety, improving quality of life in hirsutism patients, and increasing compliance and pregnancy rate.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francesco Bossi, Francesca Zaninotto, Sonia D'Arcangelo, Nicola Lattanzi, Andrea P. Malizia, Emiliano Ricciardi
Summary: Mindfulness interventions, especially online programs, have been proven effective in improving employee well-being and reducing stress, particularly after the Covid-19 lockdown. This study showed that an 8-week online mindfulness training based on the MBSR protocol had significant positive effects on mindfulness, positive affect, depression, and insomnia among healthy employees.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Emily A. Iovino, Jessica B. Koslouski, Sandra M. Chafouleas
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routines, impacting emotional well-being for children and caregivers. Schools can play a key role in promoting positive feelings and coping behaviors through simple, evidence-based strategies that focus on self-awareness, self-soothing, and social relationships, accessible to all.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Olivia E. Bogucki, Julia R. Craner, Summer L. Berg, Stephanie J. Miller, Megan K. Wolsey, Kileen T. Smyth, Sara J. Sedivy, John D. Mack, Marcia W. Johnson, Lisa M. Burke, Mark W. Williams, David J. Katzelnick, Craig N. Sawchuk
Summary: The study examined the effectiveness of CBT for depression in primary care, finding significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms in participants who engaged in CBT. However, the study has multiple limitations, including its naturalistic study design and symptomatic measurement.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Walace Gomes-Leal
Summary: The discovery of continuous neurogenesis in the adult mammalian brain has shifted the paradigm in neuroscience, with these new cells having important regulatory functions in the brain. Adult hippocampal neurogenesis plays a significant role in brain function, being closely associated with spatial learning, emotional behavior, and more.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cassandra J. J. Dinius, Carmen E. E. Pocknell, Michelle P. P. Caffrey, Richard A. P. Roche
Summary: The human lifespan has greatly increased due to advancements in sanitation, medicine, and nutrition, but this has led to higher rates of cognitive disorders such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Risk factors for these disorders include executive function, lifestyle factors, and cognitive reserve. Non-pharmacological approaches, including physical activity, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation, are essential for preserving brain health. In this article, we discuss our research on Reminiscence Therapy (RT) for promoting cognitive and psychological function in old age and early dementia, as well as future directions for tailored interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Brandon M. Kitay, Eva Murphy, Matthew Macaluso, Philip R. Corlett, Rachel Hershenberg, Jutta Joormann, Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, Sina Nikayin, Taeho Greg Rhee, Gerard Sanacora, Richard C. Shelton, Michael E. Thase, Samuel T. Wilkinson
Summary: In this article, the study protocol for the CBT-ENDURE trial is described, aiming to explore the feasibility of cognitive behavioral therapy in relapse prevention for patients with depression and suicidal ideation following esketamine treatment. The trial will enroll 100 patients with clinically significant suicidal ideation and randomly assign them to receive CBT plus treatment as usual or treatment as usual only. This study is of significant importance in finding effective long-term treatment approaches.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kim Mathiasen, Tonny E. Andersen, Mia Beck Lichtenstein, Lars Holger Ehlers, Heleen Riper, Annet Kleiboer, Kirsten K. Roessler
Summary: This study compared the clinical effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) combined with traditional face-to-face therapy (FtF-CBT) in a blended format (B-CBT) for adult major depressive disorder. The results showed no significant difference in treatment efficacy between B-CBT and FtF-CBT at 6 months' follow-up. These findings suggest that B-CBT may be capable of producing treatment effects similar to FtF-CBT.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nexhmedin Morina, Pascal Schlechter
Summary: The aim of this study was to validate the CSS-W scale for assessing multi-standard comparisons and investigate the effects of habitual well-being comparisons, perceived discrepancies, and engendered affect on depression and psychological well-being. The results showed that both upward and downward comparisons were associated with depression and well-being, but upward comparisons had stronger correlations with these outcomes. Specifically, the frequency of downward comparisons was not significantly correlated with depression. Consistent with our central theory-driven hypothesis, the relationship between the frequency of upward comparisons and depression was partially mediated by serial effects of comparison discrepancy and affect, while the relationship with well-being was fully mediated by comparison discrepancy and affect.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro, Jessica Puchalski Trettim, Mariana Bonati de Matos, Karen Amaral Tavares Pinheiro, Ricardo Azevedo da Silva, Clarissa Ribeiro Martins, Gabriela Kurz da Cunha, Fernanda Teixeira Coelho, Janaina Vieira dos Santos Motta, Fabio Monteiro da Cunha Coelho, Gabriele Ghisleni, Fernanda Nedel, Ana Paula Ardais, Rafaelle Stark Stigger, Luciana de Avila Quevedo, Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of preventive cognitive behavioral therapy for postpartum depression (PPD). The results showed that a brief cognitive behavioral therapy conducted by mental health professionals with basic training was effective in preventing the manifestation of PPD. Education level was identified as a factor associated with both the manifestation of PPD and the effectiveness of the therapy.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rebecca K. MacAulay, Amy Halpin, Heather E. Andrews, Angelica Boeve
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between trait mindfulness and executive function, psychological risk, and resilience in older adults. Trait mindfulness was found to be associated with greater age, education, self-efficacy, and less perceived stress, depression, anxiety, and cognitive concerns. It was also a significant predictor of inhibitory control and mediated the relationship between perceived stress and inhibitory control, highlighting its role in promoting mental health and resilience.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sheida Majidzadeh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mahmoud Farvareshi, Parisa Yavarikia
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression, anxiety, and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The results showed that cognitive behavioral therapy was effective in reducing depression and anxiety and improving quality of life. Therefore, healthcare providers are recommended to use this approach to enhance the mental health and quality of life of women with PCOS.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Juan Martin Gomez Penedo, Brian Schwartz, Anne-Katharina Deisenhofer, Julian Rubel, Anna M. Babl, Wolfgang Lutz
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the effects of interpersonal clarification in CBT, finding significant effects of interpersonal clarification in the treatment of depression, especially in the context of a stronger therapeutic alliance.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anne Schienle, Nina Jurinec
Summary: This study found that patients who received CBT+placebo treatment showed greater symptom reduction and more participants were below the clinical cut-off score of the BDI-II at the 3-month follow-up. The placebo effects were found to persist even after debriefing.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Diego Pastor, Eduardo Cervello, Fernando Peruyero, Stuart Biddle, Carlos Montero
Summary: Physical exercise can improve cognitive performance in tasks that require high cognitive inhibition, while different intensities of exercise may impact psychological well-being and positive affect differently.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Enrica Marzola, Elisa Duranti, Carlotta De-Bacco, Enrico Lupia, Vincenzo Villari, Giovanni Abbate-Daga
Summary: This study found that psychiatric patients are evaluated in a reasonable amount of time in the emergency department, and that their hospitalization is mostly influenced by clinical conditions.
INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Gostoli, Antonio Piolanti, Sara Buzzichelli, Giada Benasi, Renzo Roncuzzi, Giovanni Abbate Daga, John M. de Figueiredo, Chiara Rafanelli
Summary: This study found that different dimensions of psychological well-being have varying effects on health outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Unbalanced levels of these dimensions can affect participation in secondary prevention programs and cardiac prognosis.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paola Longo, Matteo Aloi, Nadia Delsedime, Marianna Rania, Cristina Segura Garcia, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Enrica Marzola
Summary: Patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and healthy controls (HCs) can be classified into high, medium, and low perfectionism clusters, which also mirror their severity of eating psychopathology. However, hospitalization outcome for AN patients was not related to baseline perfectionism.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Noa Zitron-Emanuel, Tzvi Ganel, Erica Albini, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Enrica Marzola
Summary: This study compared the visual perception of food size and shape between AN patients and healthy controls. The findings showed that AN patients had distorted perception of food size and processed food shape in a more analytical way. These results have important implications for the treatment of AN.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Federica Toppino, Paola Longo, Matteo Martini, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Enrica Marzola
Summary: This study examines the validity of BMI specifiers in inpatients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and their contribution to predicting hospitalization outcomes. The findings suggest that current BMI classifications may not be valid indicators for severe inpatients with AN and that extremely low BMI subgroups do not represent a clinically distinct group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Enrica Marzola, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Elena Scumaci, Valentina Ponzo, Ilaria Goitre, Marianna Pellegrini, Chiara D'Eusebio, Andrea Benso, Sara Belcastro, Franco De Michieli, Chiara Crespi, Fabio Broglio, Ezio Ghigo, Simona Bo
Summary: This study examined attrition from weight loss programs for patients with obesity during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and its association with patients' affective temperaments, psychopathology, and clinical variables. The findings suggest that male patients with obesity are at higher risk of dropout during the pandemic, while affective temperaments may serve as a useful baseline assessment for predicting attrition risk outside of the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Gostoli, Laura Nicolucci, Carlotta Malaguti, Chiara Patierno, Danilo Carrozzino, Cristian Balducci, Sara Zaniboni, Vittorio Lodi, Carmine Petio, Chiara Rafanelli
Summary: This study investigated hospital staff requests for job fitness visits and analyzed the characteristics and associations of these requests. The study found that most participants had at least one psychiatric diagnosis, with significant differences based on gender and fit notes. Age and work-related characteristics did not show significant associations. The study also highlighted the limitations of the current occupational medicine procedure in considering clinical factors for specific assignments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paola Longo, Enrica Marzola, Matteo Martini, Laura Amodeo, Giovanni Abbate-Daga
Summary: Dissociation is common in patients with anorexia nervosa, especially in those with binge-purging subtype. However, the difference between somatoform and psychoform dissociation has not been well studied. This study aimed to assess the differences in somatoform and psychoform dissociation, psychopathology, and childhood trauma between anorexia nervosa subtypes, and to describe a subgroup of patients with marked somatoform dissociation. The findings suggest the importance of assessing dissociation, especially in individuals with a history of bodily-impacting trauma.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Matteo Martini, Enrica Marzola, Maria Musso, Annalisa Brustolin, Giovanni Abbate-Daga
Summary: This study aimed to test emotion recognition ability in individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) and analyze its correlation with emotional competence. The results showed that individuals with AN had poorer recognition of emotions and lower scores in emotional competence. Interpersonal comprehension was found to have a significant effect on emotion recognition ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paola Longo, Federica Toppino, Matteo Martini, Matteo Panero, Carlotta De Bacco, Enrica Marzola, Giovanni Abbate-Daga
Summary: Literature has shown poor concordance in psychiatric condition assessment and heterogeneity in the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in Anorexia Nervosa (AN). This study aimed to investigate the level of concordance between clinicians' and researchers' diagnoses of psychiatric comorbidity in AN, as well as differences in eating and general psychopathology between patients with and without psychiatric comorbidity assessed by clinicians versus researchers. The findings highlighted the importance of carefully assessing comorbidity in AN.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Boheng Zhu, Sara Gostoli, Giada Benasi, Chiara Patierno, Maria Letizia Petroni, Chiara Nuccitelli, Giulio Marchesini, Giovanni A. Fava, Chiara Rafanelli
Summary: Behavioural lifestyle interventions play an important role in obesity treatment, but their effects vary among individuals. This study examined the combination of behavioural lifestyle intervention and well-being therapy for weight loss and psychological well-being. The results showed that the combination therapy had a positive impact on psychological well-being, but did not lead to additional weight loss.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luana Fantini, Sara Gostoli, Michael G. Artin, Chiara Rafanelli
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of an intervention based on Well-Being Therapy in preventing or reducing alcohol use, binge drinking, and other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among Italian adolescents in school settings. The intervention showed positive effects in reducing alcohol-related risk, cannabis use, and improving sleep and internet addiction. The findings suggest that Well-Being Therapy may be a promising approach to address substance use among adolescents.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Giulia Raimondi, Claudio Imperatori, Sara Gostoli, Paola Gremigni, Marco Innamorati
Summary: This study aimed to shorten and create a unidimensional version (FMTQ-s) of the Failure to Mentalize Trauma Questionnaire (FMTQ) and investigate its psychometric properties in a non-clinical Italian adult sample. The results supported the feasibility and reliability of FMTQ-s as a tool for assessing deficits in mentalization resulting from childhood trauma.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Enrica Marzola, Matteo Martini, Paola Longo, Federica Toppino, Francesco Bevione, Nadia Delsedime, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Antonio Preti
Summary: This study examined the reliability, validity, and factorial structure of the Italian version of the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and its shorter versions. The results showed that the Italian BSQ-34 had good psychometric properties and could effectively measure body dissatisfaction in patients with eating disorders. The BSQ-34 also demonstrated a stronger correlation with body mass index and caloric intake than with anxiety and depression levels. The ROC curve analysis indicated that the BSQ-34 accurately distinguished between patients with eating disorders and control subjects.
EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS-STUDIES ON ANOREXIA BULIMIA AND OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Allan Jerolon, Vittorio Perduca, Nadia Delsedime, Giovanni Abbate-Daga, Enrica Marzola
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between affective temperaments, anxiety, and depression with drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction in patients with anorexia nervosa. The study found that anxiety and depression had a direct impact on the drive for thinness, and state anxiety was the strongest mediator between affective temperaments and core AN body-related psychopathology.
EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS-STUDIES ON ANOREXIA BULIMIA AND OBESITY
(2022)
