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Psychiatry
Amanda R. Mahnke, Omer Linkovski, Kiara Timpano, Peter van Roessel, Catherine Sanchez, Andrea D. Varias, Pavithra Mukunda, Maria Filippou-Frye, Anthony Lombardi, Hannah Raila, Kelley Anderson, Thasveen Sandhu, Brianna Wright, Elizabeth A. McCarthy, Geronimo E. Garcia, Sepehr Asgari, Tori Qiu, Rebecca Bernert, Carolyn Rodriguez
Summary: Hoarding disorder (HD) is a mental disorder characterized by difficulty parting with possessions and impairing life functioning. Research shows that individuals with HD have poor sleep quality, higher levels of insomnia symptoms, and comorbid sleep disorders. Sleep may be a new target for treatment in improving outcomes for individuals with HD.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
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Fernando C. Diaz, Ana I. Velazquez, Mazie Tsang
Summary: This article describes the geriatric assessment used by clinicians to evaluate the health of older adults with cancer.
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Psychiatry
Shaun S. Garea, James D. Sauer, Lauren C. Hall, Matt N. Williams, Aaron Drummond
Summary: This study found that symptoms of obsessive-compulsive behavior and hoarding are associated with increased spending on loot boxes. These findings help identify consumption issues among more vulnerable groups of players and may assist consumers in making informed choices.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Shaoqiang Han, Yinhuan Xu, Hui-Rong Guo, Keke Fang, Yarui Wei, Liang Liu, Junying Cheng, Yong Zhang, Jingliang Cheng
Summary: This study investigated neuroanatomical subtypes of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and found that OCD patients exhibit high structural heterogeneity. Two distinct subtypes were identified, which showed opposite neuroanatomical aberrations compared to healthy controls, while sharing indistinguishable clinical and demographic features.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Hollie A. L. Burton, Luise Pickenhan, Claire Carson, Paul Salkovskis, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: This review synthesized evidence on the experiences of maternity care and mental health care for women with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) during pregnancy and postpartum. The findings revealed three descriptive themes: experiences of barriers to treatment and care, experiences of treatment/care decision making, and experiences of treatment and care. Three analytic themes were also identified, which demonstrated tensions in balancing the health and safety of the baby and the mother, as well as the perception of a normal perinatal experience. The review highlighted significant gaps in the literature, particularly regarding maternity and pharmacological care experiences. Balancing these tensions is crucial to ensure that women with OCD receive the necessary care.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Heping He, Meihua Zhu, Simon Ching Lam
Summary: This study examined the relationship between compulsive buying and hoarding in the Chinese population, with data from participants in mainland China and Hong Kong. The reliability and validity of RCBS-TC and CHRS were proven, showing a significant correlation between the two. The findings revealed that 14% of participants exhibited compulsive buying behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Liliana Dell'Osso, Benedetta Nardi, Chiara Bonelli, Davide Gravina, Francesca Benedetti, Luca Del Prete, Gabriele Massimetti, Giulia Amatori, Barbara Carpita, Ivan Mirko Cremone
Summary: Recent research emphasizes the importance of a dimensional perspective on mental disorders, particularly the conceptualization of an obsessive-compulsive spectrum. The current study aims to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum-Short Version (OBS-SV) questionnaire. The results demonstrate strong reliability and validity of the OBS-SV, showing significant correlations with other measures of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Barbara Perdigao Stumpf, Barbara Calacio, Beatriz Castello Branco, Bruno Wilnes, Graziella Soier, Livia Soares, Lucas Diamante, Carolina Cappi, Monicke O. Lima, Fabio Lopes Rocha, Leonardo F. Fontenelle, Izabela Guimaraes Barbosa
Summary: Animal hoarding is a special manifestation of hoarding disorder, characterized by the accumulation of animals and failure to provide them with minimal care. This systematic review evaluates the characteristics of animal hoarding, focusing on the profile of affected individuals and the features of accumulation behavior. The studies indicate that animal hoarders are mainly middle-aged, unmarried women living alone in urban areas, and their residences are often unsanitary. Cats and dogs are the most hoarded species, mainly acquired through unplanned breeding, and the conditions of the animals are characterized by disease, injury, behavioral problems, and a lack of hygiene. Animal carcasses are found in up to 60% of the hoarding properties.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nina Smith, Susan Jennifer Thomas
Summary: This study examined beliefs and behaviors related to doomsday prepping in the context of COVID-19, finding that prepping was higher in males and associated with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, IU, and traditional masculinity traits. Older age, male gender, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and traditional masculinity were predictors of unique variance in prepping behavior. The relationship between gender and stockpiling was mediated by social learning and perceived threat of COVID-19, rather than proximity and personal vulnerability.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Tamar C. Katz, Thanh Hoa Bui, Jennifer Worhach, Gabrielle Bogut, Kinga K. Tomczak
Summary: Tourettic OCD (TOCD) is a unique condition with overlapping symptoms of OCD and CTD. It is characterized by complex tic-like behaviors with compulsive and anxious features. TOCD is an intermediate neuropsychiatric disorder distinct from TS or OCD alone. The treatment of TOCD is complex and often resistant to treatment, requiring a combination of pharmacology and behavioral therapy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Binh K. Nguyen, Jessica J. Zakrzewski, Luis Sordo Vieira, Carol A. Mathews
Summary: Hoarding disorder and obsessive-compulsive symptoms have different impacts on quality of life, with hoarding being more strongly associated with environment and family domains. Depressive symptoms mediate the relationship between hoarding and quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Meredith Greene, Ying Shi, John Boscardin, Rebecca Sudore, Monica Gandhi, Kenneth Covinsky
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between geriatric conditions and healthcare utilisation among older HIV-positive adults. The results showed that IADL dependency and history of falls were associated with healthcare utilisation in this population.
Review
Oncology
Arya Amini, Lucinda Morris, Ethan B. Ludmir, Benjamin Movsas, Reshma Jagsi, Noam A. VanderWalde
Summary: Radiation therapy is a commonly used treatment option for older adults with cancer, offering a noninvasive local therapy with limited side effects. A review highlights the importance of radiation therapy in the treatment of older adults and encourages multidisciplinary participation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Giacomo Grassi, Martijn Figee, Andrea Pozza, Bernardo Dell'Osso
Summary: Although limited, current research suggests a potential link between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and diabetes. Clinical and epidemiological studies indicate a higher prevalence of diabetes in OCD patients and vice versa compared to the general population. Animal and genetic studies suggest a role of insulin-signaling in OCD pathophysiology. Deep brain stimulation studies reveal abnormal dopaminergic transmission in the striatum as a possible contributor to impaired insulin sensitivity in OCD. Further investigations are needed to understand the metabolic features in OCD patients and OCD symptoms in diabetes patients, as well as the role of insulin in the obsessive-compulsive brain.
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Amitai Abramovitch, Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Dean McKay
Summary: The study evaluated a modified version of the OCI-R, resulting in the OCI-12, which demonstrated good psychometric properties. This update provides an effective tool for assessing OCD symptoms.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Mary E. Dozier, Christiana Bratiotis, Dominique Broadnax, Jenny Le, Catherine R. Ayers
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2019)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Catherine R. Ayers, Eliza J. Davidson, Mary E. Dozier, Elizabeth W. Twamley
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Review
Psychiatry
Eliza J. Davidson, Mary E. Dozier, James O. E. Pittman, Tina L. Mayes, Brian H. Blanco, John D. Gault, Lauren J. Schwarz, Catherine R. Ayers
CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS
(2019)
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Psychiatry
Catherine R. Ayers, James O. E. Pittman, Eliza J. Davidson, Mary E. Dozier, Tina L. Mayes, Erin Almklov
JOURNAL OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2019)
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Psychology, Clinical
James O. E. Pittman, Eliza J. Davidson, Mary E. Dozier, Brian H. Blanco, Kylie A. Baer, Elizabeth W. Twamley, Tina L. Mayes, David H. Sommerfeld, Tiffany Lagare, Catherine R. Ayers
Summary: This study examined the implementation and effectiveness of a community-based intervention for hoarding disorder using CREST, showing significant improvements in hoarding severity and clutter volume during the initial phase of the program. The data suggest that the CREST intervention can be successfully implemented in a community setting with positive outcomes for older adults with hoarding disorder, leading to expansion of the program and recruitment of more staff members.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mary E. Dozier, Julie Loebach Wetherell, Nader Amir, V. Robin Weersing, Charles T. Taylor, Catherine R. Ayers
Summary: This study explored the association between age and affective response during a sorting task among individuals with hoarding disorder, finding that older participants reported significantly lower distress ratings and the probability of reporting fear before and after the task decreased significantly with age. Fear may not be the predominant emotion experienced when discarding items, particularly for older adults with hoarding disorder.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Eliza J. Davidson, Dominique Broadnax, Mary E. Dozier, James O. E. Pittman, Catherine R. Ayers
Summary: CREST is an effective treatment for hoarding disorder that combines exposure for sorting and cognitive training, with participants finding therapists to be the most helpful aspect of treatment.
JOURNAL OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mary E. Dozier, Catherine R. Ayers
Summary: Attachment to objects may change as individuals age, with secure interpersonal relationships being beneficial for older adults. Due to individual differences, multiple pathways can influence object attachment over the lifespan.
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mary E. Dozier, Caitlyn A. Nix, Caera Taylor, Karly Pyles, Nicole Mejia, Rachel Kalchbrenner
Summary: The study found that lack of time was a commonly endorsed reason for household clutter. Clinically severe hoarding levels were associated with lower responsibility ratings for time-related reasons and increased endorsement of distress-related reasons. Future research should explore the impact of insight level on how individuals perceive the locus of control for household clutter.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mary E. Dozier, Emily S. Bower
Summary: This article presents the first depiction of hoarding disorder in rural-dwelling older adults. The study found that rural older adults with hoarding disorder have similar symptom severity to urban samples, with slightly lower clutter levels. The article highlights the need for future research on hoarding interventions in rural settings and possible modifications to treatment approaches.
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY-RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Caitlyn A. A. Nix, Mary E. E. Dozier
Summary: Hoarding disorder in parents can have long-term consequences for adult children. This study investigated the influence of generational clutter on individuals' hoarding severity and psychosocial functioning. The results showed that parent clutter significantly predicted participant hoarding symptoms and family accommodation behaviors were also associated with participant hoarding symptoms.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Clinical
Karen M. O'Brien, Mary E. Dozier, Julia Lopez, Allyson Ruha
Summary: The program evaluation investigated the effectiveness of a 10-day, group-based recovery-oriented intensive outpatient program offered at a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center in South Texas. Results showed that a process-based cognitive-behavioral approach combined with interventions from other recovery-oriented disciplines can be effective in treating veterans with complex trauma histories who meet criteria for more than one psychiatric diagnosis, leading to a significant decrease in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress from pre- to post-treatment.
JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Mary E. Dozier, Katrina J. Speed, Eliza J. Davidson, Courtney J. Bolstad, Michael R. Nadorff, Catherine R. Ayers
Summary: This study found that sleep disturbance is correlated with hoarding severity, there was no change in sleep disturbance following treatment, and baseline sleep disturbance was not correlated with change in hoarding severity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGING & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
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Social Work
Eliza J. Davidson, Mary E. Dozier, Tina L. Mayes, Kylie A. Baer, Catherine R. Ayers
CHILDREN AUSTRALIA
(2020)
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Clinical Neurology
Mary E. Dozier, Eliza J. Davidson, James O. E. Pittman, Catherine R. Ayers
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2020)
