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Effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment following diagnosis of depression on suicidal behaviour risk: a target trial emulation
(2023-07)There is concern regarding the impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on suicidal behaviour. Using the target trial framework, we investigated the effect on suicidal behaviour of SSRI treatment following ... -
Service evaluation of multi-family therapy for anorexia groups between 2013–2021 in a specialist child and adolescent eating disorders service
(2023-07)The aims of the service evaluation were to examine the effectiveness of multi-family therapy for anorexia nervosa (MFT-AN) on family relationships, as well as to understand families’ experiences of MFT in a specialist child ... -
Disentangling the Consequences of Systemic Racism and Clinical Paranoia to Promote Effectiveness of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Persecutory Delusions in Minoritized Individuals: A Case-Example
(2023-07)While everyone experiences threats, some threats are culturally specific and not universally recognized or addressed by providers. A prominent example is threat-based worry and hypervigilance in Black Americans and other ... -
Therapist-assisted online psychological therapies differing in trauma focus for post-traumatic stress disorder (STOP-PTSD): a UK-based, single-blind, randomised controlled trial
(2023-08)Many patients are currently unable to access psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and it is unclear which types of therapist-assisted internet-based treatments work best. We aimed to investigate ... -
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
(2023-04)Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) is an evidence-based and flexible therapeutic approach to support clients to meet their goals. The appraisal of anomalous experiences, such as voice hearing, is given a ... -
Aripiprazole in autism spectrum disorder: current evidence for use
(2023-04)This month's Cochrane Corner meta-analysis evaluates the evidence for the use of aripiprazole in ‘autism spectrum disorders’ – although in fact, outcome measures mainly included subtypes of challenging behaviour and ... -
A randomised controlled test of emotional attributes of a virtual coach within a virtual reality (VR) mental health treatment
(2023-07)We set out to test whether positive non-verbal behaviours of a virtual coach can enhance people's engagement in automated virtual reality therapy. 120 individuals scoring highly for fear of heights participated. In a ... -
Getting Better: How Well Are We Assessing and Managing Anxiety Disorders in Community Camhs?
(2023-07)Anxiety disorders are a common presenting problem for young people under the care of Melksham Community CAMHS. Guidelines from NICE outline recommendations for best practice in assessment and treatment of these disorders. ... -
Developing a virtual reality environment for educational and therapeutic application to investigate psychological reactivity to bullying
(2023-07)Understanding how bullying victimisation influences cognitive and emotional processes may help to direct early intervention to prevent the development of psychopathology. In a convenience sample of 67 female adolescents, ... -
Actigraphy-derived physical activity levels and circadian rhythm parameters in patients with psoriatic arthritis: relationship with disease activity, mood, age and BMI
(2023-07)Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is associated with sleep disturbance, depression and a lifetime risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. To date, there have been no studies investigating the relationship between ... -
A systematic review to explore the effectiveness of physical health and psychosocial interventions on anxiety, depression and quality of life in people living with blood cancer
(2023-07)Problem identification Anxiety and depression are more prevalent in hematological cancer patients who experience unpredictable illness trajectories and aggressive treatments compared to solid tumor patients. Efficacy of ... -
Acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis: Current status, lingering questions and future directions.
(2023-06)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for psychosis (ACTp) is a contextual behavioural intervention that promotes psychological flexibility by fostering active acceptance, cognitive defusion, values construction and committed ... -
Measuring affect dynamics: An empirical framework
(2023-04)A fast-growing body of evidence from experience sampling studies suggests that affect dynamics are associated with well-being and health. But heterogeneity in experience sampling approaches impedes reproducibility and ... -
School readiness and the health visitor role
(2023-06)Supporting children to be school ready starts before birth, and the health visiting service has a crucial role in supporting, promoting health, identifying risks and referring for early help and support -
A leaky umbrella has little value: evidence clearly indicates the serotonin system is implicated in depression
(2023-06)A recent “umbrella” review examined various biomarkers relating to the serotonin system, and concluded there was no consistent evidence implicating serotonin in the pathophysiology of depression. We present reasons for why ... -
An online experimental medicine trial on the effect of 28-day simvastatin administration on emotional processing, reward learning, working memory and salivary cortisol in healthy volunteers at risk for depression: OxSTEP protocol
(2023-06)Background: Evidence suggests inflammation may be a key mechanism by which psychosocial stress, including loneliness, predisposes to depression. Observational and clinical studies have suggested simvastatin, with its ... -
The importance of scalable, evidence-based clinical assessment instruments in forensic psychiatry
(2023-06)Seamless assimilation of a new generation of rapid empirical instruments within forensic mental health services would free up clinicians’ time to focus on compassionate, patient-centred care, by replacing cumbersome ... -
British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology (BSPAD) assessment and support of mental health in children and young people (CYP) with skin conditions: A multi-disciplinary expert consensus statement and recommendations
(2023-06)Background Psychological and mental health difficulties are common in children and young people (CYP) living with skin conditions and can have a profound impact on wellbeing. There is limited guidance on how best to assess ... -
Editorial Independence is Dead, Long Live Editorial IndependencePrinciples, Compliance, and Recommendations
(2023-06)Editorial Independence is an essential principle in scientific publishing, protecting the content from undue influence beyond the scientific data. This involves assurances around research integrity, publications ethics, ...
