Review
Psychology, Clinical
Jorge Corpas, Juan A. Moriana, Jose F. Vencesla, Mario Galvez-Lara
Summary: Brief psychological therapies have been found to be as effective as or even more effective than medication in treating emotional disorders in primary care, highlighting their potential superiority to pharmacological interventions. Although the effects were not sustained at follow-up, this warrants further investigation and attention.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rong Zhou, Yu-Ming Cao, Dan Liu, Jing-Song Xiao
Summary: This study aimed to summarize the current evidence of the effects of psychotherapy on psychological and pregnancy outcomes for infertile couples. Meta-analysis results showed that psychotherapy was associated with improvements in pregnancy rate, total psychological scales associated with infertility, and depression symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and integrative body-mind-spirit (BMS) were found to play important roles in improving pregnancy rate and reducing anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ping Sun, Manli Wang, Tingting Song, Yan Wu, Jinglu Luo, Lili Chen, Lei Yan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant psychological impact on healthcare workers, particularly among women and frontline workers, leading to high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Timely psychological counseling and intervention are crucial to alleviate their anxiety and improve their overall mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Molly A. Nowels, Saurabh Kalra, Paul R. Duberstein, Emily Coakley, Biren Saraiya, Login George, Elissa Kozlov
Summary: This study examined the impact of palliative care on depression, anxiety, and general psychological distress. The findings suggest that typical palliative care interventions do not significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and psychological distress in patients and caregivers. The exclusion of participants with common mental health conditions in a significant number of studies raises ethical questions and may perpetuate inequalities.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Karen T. G. Schwartz, Merissa Kado-Walton, John F. Dickerson, Michelle Rozenman, David A. Brent, Giovanna Porta, Frances L. Lynch, Araceli Gonzalez, Robin Weersing
Summary: The study reports on the outcomes of the Brief Behavioral Therapy (BBT) trial for pediatric anxiety and depression. BBT was found to be superior to assisted referral to outpatient care (ARC) in terms of diagnostic remission, independent functioning, and targeted psychopathology. The positive effects of BBT on youth were largely mediated by the change in anxiety.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anna Wiedemann, Jan Stochl, Debra Russo, Ushma Patel, Polly-Anna Ashford, Naima Ali, Jesus Perez
Summary: This study found that patients seeking treatment for anxiety and depression in primary care commonly experience a wide range of positive psychotic experiences, particularly self-referential and persecutory ideation. Perceptual abnormalities were a strong indicator of symptom severity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Emma Ni Neill, Helen L. Richards, Derek Hennessey, Emma M. Ryan, Donal G. Fortune
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between urolithiasis and psychological distress, as well as the prevalence of psychological distress in urolithiasis patients. The findings suggest a moderate association between anxiety and urolithiasis, and a higher proportion of urolithiasis patients experiencing psychological distress compared to non-urolithiasis individuals. More high-quality research is needed to better understand the factors influencing the relationship between urolithiasis and psychological distress.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jeng Mun Sam, Siti Irma Fadhilah Ismail, Kit-Aun Tan, Sherina Mohd Sidik, Zubaidah Jamil Osman
Summary: Despite the high prevalence of psychological distress in primary care, only a limited number of individuals can benefit from early and evidenced-based psychological approach. This study examined the implementation of a brief cognitive behavioral therapy workshop as a potential approach in managing psychological distress among primary care self-referrals. The results showed positive changes for psychological distress, suggesting the possibility of integrating brief, non-stigmatized, and evidence-based psychological approach at the primary care level. However, the characteristics of the attendees remain unknown.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Grazia D'Onofrio, Nicoletta Trotta, Melania Severo, Salvatore Iuso, Filomena Ciccone, Anna Maria Prencipe, Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Gabriella De Vincentis, Annamaria Petito
Summary: This study reviewed the evidence and effectiveness of psychological interventions applied during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The results showed that psychological interventions have a benefit on mental health outcomes, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which seemed to have a larger effect size on reducing mental health symptoms and increasing resilience.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marah Abu Zant, Zaher Nazzal, Layali Qaddoumi, Rana Abdallah, Beesan Maraqa, Khalid Najjar
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological morbidity among primary health care attendees in Palestine and identify related factors. The findings highlight the importance of early detection and management of psychological morbidity, particularly among unmarried, less educated, and distressed primary health care attendants.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alessandra Lais Pinho Valente Pires, Lisia Daltro Borges Alves, Adriana Mendonca da Silva, Franco Arsati, Ynara Bosco de Oliveira Lima-Arsati, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Rodrigo Tripody Calumby, Valeria Souza Freitas
Summary: This study analyzed the use of salivary biomarkers to identify psychological disorders in individuals with OLP and found that cortisol was the most commonly quantified biomarker, although other biomarkers such as DHEA, IgA, adiponectin, and alpha-amylase were also evaluated.
Review
Psychiatry
Maeve Bartlett, Diederik Bulters, Ruihua Hou
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms in patients after Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), with gender and pre-existing psychiatric conditions identified as potential risk factors. The high prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms after SAH highlights the need for appropriate assessment and management of psychological stress in these patients. Further research is warranted to explore potential underlying mechanisms and develop comprehensive interventions incorporating understanding of both the biological and psychological impact of SAH.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Si Fan, Jianping Guan, Li Cao, Manli Wang, Hua Zhao, Lili Chen, Lei Yan
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of anxiety and depression among pregnant women significantly increased, with social support and physical activity being able to reduce the likelihood of anxiety and depression. Psychological intervention measures are necessary to help pregnant women safely navigate through this special period.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Peng Jin, Li-Li Sun, Bin-Xin Li, Mei Li, Wei Tian
Summary: This study explored the effect of high-quality nursing care (HQNC) on psychological disorders in patients with ovarian cancer (OC) during the perioperative period. The results showed that HQNC had a more promising effect on anxiety relief and depression decrease compared to routine nursing care.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Stefanie L. Kunas, Leopold M. Lautenbacher, Ulrike Lueken, Kevin Hilbert
Summary: The study found that patient symptom severity and parental psychopathology were important predictors for the outcome of cognitive-behavioral therapy, with a stronger impact on anxious patients. Additionally, poor coping skills and non-suicidal self-injury in depressed patients were also associated with poorer CBT outcomes.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Colin A. Espie, Pedro Farias Machado, Jenna R. Carl, Simon D. Kyle, John Cape, A. Niroshan Siriwardena, Annemarie I. Luik
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anja Schoeps, Elizabeth R. Peterson, Yasmine Mia, Karen E. Waldie, Lisa Underwood, Stephanie D'Souza, Susan M. B. Morton
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Colin A. Espie, Richard Emsley, Simon D. Kyle, Christopher Gordon, Christopher L. Drake, Niroshan Siriwardena, John Cape, Jason C. Ong, Bryony Sheaves, Russell Foster, Daniel Freeman, Joan Costa-Font, Antonia Marsden, Annemarie I. Luik
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, John Cape, Pasco Fearon, Judy Leibowitz, Stephen Pilling
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charlotte Tye, Fiona S. Mcewen, Holan Liang, Lisa Underwood, Emma Woodhouse, Edward D. Barker, Fintan Sheerin, John R. W. Yates, Patrick F. Bolton, V. Attard, A. Clarke, F. V. Elmslie, A. K. Saggar, D. Baines, B. A. Kerr, N. Higgins, C. Brayne, I. Carcani-Rathwell, C. Connolly, M. Clifford, A. Lydon, F. Oluwo, H. Rogers, C. Srivastava, J. Steenbruggen, J. A. Cook, C. Falconer, D. M. Davies, J. R. Sampson, A. E. Fryer, M. Haslop, Y. Granader, P. D. Griffiths, A. Hunt, W. W. K. Lam, J. C. Kingswood, Z. H. Miedzybrodzka, H. Crawford, P. J. Morrison, F. J. K. O'Callaghan, S. G. Philip, S. Seri, R. Sheehan-Dare, C. H. Shepherd
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Judy Leibowitz, John Cape, Stephen Pilling
Summary: The study found that implementing community transmission and national lockdown measures in the UK led to a significant increase in anxiety symptom scores, but depression scores decreased during the lockdown period; as restrictions were eased, there was a re-increase in depression and anxiety symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Education, Special
Eddie Chaplin, Jane McCarthy, Clare S. Allely, Andrew Forrester, Lisa Underwood, Hannah Hayward, Jess Sabet, Susan Young, Richard Mills, Philip Asherson, Declan Murphy
Summary: Prisoners with significant autistic traits are more likely to exhibit self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and comorbid mental disorders than neurotypical prisoners, highlighting the need for improved awareness, screening, and support for autistic individuals within the prison system.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Joshua Stott, Judy Leibowitz, Elisa Aguirre, Amber John, Glyn Lewis, John Cape, Stephen Pilling
Summary: Older adults with depression or anxiety disorders had less severe clinical presentations pre-treatment and experienced better outcomes from psychological therapies compared to working-age adults. The effects were more pronounced in patients with anxiety disorders, while the impact of a long-term health condition on outcome was less significant for older adults.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexa X. D. Zhang, Holan Liang, Fiona S. McEwen, Charlotte Tye, Emma Woodhouse, Lisa Underwood, Elizabeth Shephard, Fintan Sheerin, Patrick F. Bolton
Summary: The study found that maternal tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a significant marker of increased perinatal risk. However, after controlling for confounders, there was no significant association between perinatal adversities and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charlotte Tye, Fiona S. McEwen, Holan Liang, Emma Woodhouse, Lisa Underwood, Elizabeth Shephard, Edward D. Barker, Fintan Sheerin, Nicholas Higgins, Juul Steenbruggen, Patrick Bolton
Summary: This study found an association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), which may be mediated by epilepsy. The researchers also identified a developmental pathway from genetic mutation to cortical tuber load to epileptic spasm severity in infancy, ultimately leading to ADHD symptoms in middle childhood and adolescence.
Article
Psychiatry
R. Saunders, Y. Liu, H. Delamain, C. O'Driscoll, S. A. Naqvi, S. Singh, J. Stott, J. Wheatley, S. Pilling, J. Cape, J. E. J. Buckman
Summary: Sleep disturbance is a common symptom of depression. This study explored the bi-directional impact of sleep and depressive symptom change among individuals receiving psychological treatment.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Gustavo Constantino de Campos, Raman Mundi, Craig Whittington, Marie-Josee Toutounji, Wilson Ngai, Brendan Sheehan
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASE
(2020)
Review
Orthopedics
Xavier Chevalier, Brendan Sheehan, Craig Whittington, Mir-Masoud Pourrahmat, Lionel Duarte, Wilson Ngai, Gustavo Constantino de Campos
CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2020)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jane McCarthy, Eddie Chaplin, Andrew Forrester, Lisa Underwood, Hannah Hayward, Jess Sabet, Susan Young, Richard Mills, Philip Asherson, Declan Murphy
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephanie D'Souza, Karen E. Waldie, Elizabeth R. Peterson, Lisa Underwood, Susan M. B. Morton