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Problematic internet usage: can commitment and progress frameworks help regulate daily personal internet use? Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 David Dunbar, Michael Proeve, Rachel M. Roberts
Problem Internet Usage (PIU) is associated with numerous psychological concerns. The dynamics of self-regulation (DSR) model may provide a useful framework for psychological interventions with PIU,...
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Alone together: the role of existential concerns in symptoms of relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Rachel E. Menzies
Emerging research has identified the relevance of existential concerns in various subtypes and dimensions of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, at present, no studies have examined these...
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Self-concept clarity in social anxiety: psychometric properties and factor structure of the Self-Concept Clarity Scale in a social anxiety disorder sample Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Klia Glezakis, Amy L. Burton, Maree J. Abbott, Alice R. Norton
The Self-Concept Clarity Scale (SCCS) is a 12-item self-report measure that assesses self-concept clarity (SCC). Previous research has identified a relationship between lower SCC and higher levels ...
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Reflections on culture in practice amongst team leaders and directors in Australian public mental health services Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Charlotte D. Richardson, Kate E. Murray, Andrés Otero Forero
This study explores team leaders’ and directors’ perceptions of the facilitators and barriers to effective mental health care to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clien...
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Early change predicts outcome in 10-session cognitive behavioural therapy for non-underweight patients with eating disorders: a secondary data analysis Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Ella Keegan, Tracey D. Wade
Many studies have sought to identify predictors of outcome in eating disorder treatment. However, despite extensive investigation, the only consistent predictor is early change in eating disorder s...
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A clinician’s quick guide to evidence-based approaches: emetophobia (specific phobia of vomiting) Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Mark J. Boschen, Kristen Jones
Emetophobia (a specific phobia of vomiting) is a chronic and disabling anxiety disorder. The current article reviews current conceptual models of the disorder. A list of assessment methods are desc...
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Attachment style and premenstrual symptom severity: the mediating role of maladaptive emotion regulation Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Anna Ishkova, Robyn L. Moffitt, David L. Neumann
The present study examined the relationship between attachment and premenstrual symptoms, and the mediating role of maladaptive emotion regulation.Attachment orientation, maladaptive emotion regula...
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A qualitative study exploring experiences of female family caregivers of people with dementia in acceptance and commitment therapy Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Areum Han, Hon K. Yuen, Jeremy Jenkins, Lauren Edwards
Few studies have explored the experiences of family caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This study aimed for in-depth exploration on experi...
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Implementation of evidence-based group interventions in a community-based mental health service for self-harming and suicidal youth Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Natasha M. Wood, Anne O’Shea, Susan Num, Catherine Johnson, Carly R. Sutherland, Laura C. Edney, Tracey D. Wade
Suicide and self-harm have significant health, economic and social costs. Group-based interventions can be an effective and advantageous treatment approach; however, there is little evidence on the...
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Decision-making about uptake and engagement with digital mental health services: a qualitative exploration of service user perspectives Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 A. Fisher, E. Corrigan, S. Cross, K. Ryan, L. Staples, R. Tan, N. Titov, B. F. Dear
Digital mental health services (DMHS) overcome many barriers to help-seeking. Yet, people’s use and uptake of treatment with DMHSs varies considerably. This study explored service user perspectives...
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“The validation is not enough”: Australian mothers’ views and perceptions of mental health support from psychologists in private practice Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Charlie Cooper, Phillip Tchernegovski, Rochelle Hine
Up to one third of adults who receive mental health services in Australia are parents. Psychologists in private practice are one of the largest groups within the Australian mental health workforce ...
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Self-compassion and clinical eating disorder symptoms: a systematic review Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Katherine L. Morgan-Lowes, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Joel Howell, Viyona Khossousi, Sarah J. Egan
The aim was to conduct a systematic review of the association between self-compassion and eating disorder symptoms and the efficacy of self-compassion interventions in reducing eating disorder symp...
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Adapting Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) for older adults with personality disorder: a Dutch Delphi study Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Erol Ekiz, Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen, Annemiek M. E. L. Melssen, Machteld A. Ouwens, Arjan C. Videler
Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) is a group therapy in which patients with personality disorder are taught emotion and behaviour regulation skills. Since o...
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The need for culturally valid psychological assessment tools in Indigenous mental health Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-10 Tracy G. Westerman, Greg E. Dear
A clear understanding of the nature and extent of suicidal behaviour and other mental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations has been limited by the national failure to ...
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Linking environmental pressures and trait emotional intelligence to eating symptomatology: the mediating role of unhealthy body self-perceptions Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Marco Cannavò, Stefania Cella, Danilo Calaresi, Valeria Verrastro, Nadia Barberis
ABSTRACT Objective Research showed that trait emotional intelligence (trait EI), pressures from family, peers and media, and problematic perceptions of one’s body, are plausible antecedents for variation in the severity of eating disorders. This study examined the hypothesis that an association between pressures from one’s environment (peers, family, media), trait EI and eating pathology would be mediated
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Psychologists and their self-mirror: therapy experiences via videoconferencing Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-20 Georgia Braude, Simone Mohi, Elly Quinlan, Anthony Shoullis, James Collison
Changes to psychological practice have arisen in recent times with the rise of services being offered online as an alternative to in-person meetings. Videoconferencing is the most widely utilised f...
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The role of thought suppression and negative urgency in eating disorder symptoms and alcohol-related problems among survivors of childhood maltreatment Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Surabhi Swaminath, Rebecca E. Sistad, Raluca M. Simons, Jeffrey S. Simons
The current cross-sectional study examined the mediating role of thought suppression and negative urgency in the associations between childhood maltreatment, eating disorder symptoms, and alcohol-r...
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Clinician perspectives of social connectedness in an adjunctive group program for youth with severe and complex depression: a qualitative analysis Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Nicole J. Moore, Abi Brooker, Susan M. Cotton, Kieran O’Gorman, Jennifer Jackson-Simpson, Ben McKechnie, Simon M. Rice
Young people with severe and complex depression experience substantial social connectedness difficulties. The aim of this qualitative study was to evaluate the role of social connectedness in a nov...
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Emotion goals, emotion regulation, and mental health: a mediational hypothesis Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Tânia Brandão, Rute Brites, João Hipólito, Odete Nunes
ABSTRACT Objective Until recently, studies have focused their attention on the different ways individuals regulate their emotions. What remains to be known are the reasons underlying individuals’ emotion regulation choices and their consequences. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to provide preliminary evidence on individual differences in how emotion goals, emotion regulation strategy choice
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Preparing Master of Clinical Psychology students for the workforce: a qualitative investigation of the benefits of a youth dialectic behavioural therapy placement Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-09 Annaleise Naylor, Dean Buckmaster, Clare Watsford, Emily McIntyre, Debra Rickwood
Clinical psychology master’s degree students require intern placements that support them to attain work-ready competencies. With the growing focus in Australia on addressing rising youth mental hea...
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The indirect effect of compassion for others in the relationship between mindfulness and therapeutic presence Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-09 Maryam Abbasi Sooreshjani, Reyhaneh Nikgoo, Hojjatollah Farahani
Therapeutic presence (TP) refers to the ability of the therapist to be present at physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual levels. It has been shown that dispositional mindfulness (DM) can pre...
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Measuring problematic sexual behaviour: an item response theory examination of the Bergen–Yale sex addiction scale Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Daniel Zarate, Thong Thai Diep Tran, Imogen Rehm, Maria Prokofieva, Vasileios Stavropoulos
Previous research investigated the prevalence and risk factors of problematic sexual behaviour (PSB) using the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS), among other instruments. However, a dearth of...
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Reported use of CBT techniques and their targets among Australian mental health practitioners: a mixed methods study Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Alexandra M. Petrik, Keith S. Dobson, Olga Papadopoulos, Nikolaos Kazantzis
Mental health practitioners of cognitive and behaviour therapies (CBTs) have an ethical obligation to select evidence-based techniques. Little data are available on which techniques are used and wh...
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Unmet mental health and criminogenic needs among justice-involved young people: a role for clinicians in the community Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Simon M. Rice, Kieran M. O’Gorman, Martina Jovev, Ingrid Cranston, Rohan Borschmann, Sue Cotton, James Belshaw, Rosemary Purcell, Andrew Chanen
ABSTRACT Justice-involved young people experience greater rates of mental illness than their peers in the general population. They also commonly belong to marginalised and disadvantaged groups and/or have histories of significant developmental adversity, amplifying their needs and increasing the likelihood of multi-agency involvement. While most mental disorders are not criminogenic (i.e., they do
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Understanding chronic suicidality in borderline personality disorder through comparison with depressive disorder: a systematic review Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Kelly Watt-McMahon, Helen Mildred, Ross King, Georgia Craigie, Shannon Hyder, Kate Hall
ABSTRACT Objective Chronic suicide risk identification in borderline personality disorder (BPD) is fundamental to risk tolerant intervention. To further the clinical understanding of chronic risk in BPD, this systematic review examined studies which compared factors associated with suicidality in BPD with those in any depressive disorder (DD). Method Databases PsycINFO, Medline Complete, EMBASE, and
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Predicting burnout in Australian mental health professionals: uncertainty tolerance, impostorism and psychological inflexibility Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-26 Pia Malouf, Elly Quinlan, Simone Mohi
ABSTRACT Objective A high proportion of mental healthcare professionals experience burnout, which can impair wellbeing, lead to job withdrawal, and negatively impact client care. This study investigated the role of uncertainty tolerance, impostorism and psychological inflexibility in burnout in mental health clinicians. Method The sample consisted of 252 Australian mental health professionals, aged
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The undiscovered country: welcoming a new era of existentially-informed clinical psychology Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Rachel E. Menzies
Published in Clinical Psychologist (Vol. 27, No. 1, 2023)
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Early maladaptive schemas in misophonia Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-19 Maria E. Stalias-Mantzikos, Usha Barahmand, Kerry Aguero, Laurisa Peters, Naila Shamsina
ABSTRACT Objective The study aimed to identify early maladaptive schemas that may be characteristic of individuals with misophonia. Method A sample of 289 individuals were recruited from social media websites. Participants responded to the Young Schema Questionnaire-Short Form, which assesses early maladaptive schemas (EMS), and the New York Misophonia Scale, a two-part self-report instrument rating
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Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on depressive symptoms, anxiety, pain intensity, quality of life, acceptance, and functional impairment in individuals with neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Areum Han, Jereme D. Wilroy, Hon K. Yuen
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on depressive symptoms, anxiety, pain intensity, quality of life, acceptance, and functional impairment in individuals with neurological disorders. Method A comprehensive search was conducted within four databases to identify relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs)
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Decision-making about uptake and engagement among digital mental health service users: a qualitative exploration of therapist perspectives Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 A. Fisher, E. Corrigan, S. Cross, K. Ryan, L. Staples, R. Tan, N. Webb, N. Titov, B. F. Dear
ABSTRACT Objective This study explored therapist perspectives on decision-making about uptake and engagement with online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression among digital mental health service (DMHS) users. Methods Semi-structured interviews with 20 therapists from two Australian DMHSs were conducted; interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically using
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Group cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: impact on psychiatric symptoms and insomnia severity in a psychiatric outpatient setting Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Jamie R. Hardman, Clare S. Rees, Daniel Bonnar, Melissa J. Ree
ABSTRACT Objective Insomnia, even when comorbid with other diagnoses is an independent health issue that warrants treatment. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment. Although the science is clear that CBT-I supports outcomes for those with mental ill health, the routine use of CBT-I in mental health contexts is rare. Implementation research on CBT-I
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Emotion regulation strategies in borderline personality disorder: a meta-analysis Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-05 Samuel Bud, Diana Nechita, Aurora Szentagotai Tatar
ABSTRACT Objectives Many theoretical models pinpoint emotional dysregulation not only as a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD) but also as a component in the development and maintenance of the disorder. In this meta-analysis, results from studies that examined the association between emotion regulation strategies and BPD symptoms were systematically analysed. Design A quantitative meta-analysis
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COVID-19-related threat, existential isolation, and well-being Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Kenneth E. Vail, Madhwa Galgali, David E. Reed, Peter J. Helm, Megan E. Edwards, Tyler Jimenez, Jamie Arndt, Elizabeth Lehinger, Lauren Sedivy, Donald D. McGeary, Paul Nabity, Briana Cobos
ABSTRACT Objective Prior work suggests perceived COVID-19-related threat and existential isolation (EI) would be associated with greater anxiety and depression, worse subjective health and well-being, and lower hope. However, it was unclear whether such concerns might have additive effects (no interaction, two independent main effects) or interact (one effect modifies the other). Method Two studies
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A clinician’s quick guide to evidence-based approaches: eating disorders (Version 2) Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Tracey D. Wade, Susan Byrne, Stephen Touyz
Published in Clinical Psychologist (Vol. 27, No. 1, 2023)
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Validation of the revised eating disorder core beliefs questionnaire (ED-CBQ-R) in an Australian sample Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-11 Amaani H. Hatoum, Amy L. Burton, Maree J. Abbott
ABSTRACT Objective The revised Eating Disorder Core Beliefs Questionnaire (ED-CBQ-R) is a 15-item self-report questionnaire which assesses the endorsement of underlying core beliefs relevant to eating disorders. As this measure has not yet been validated in a secondary sample since its development, the current study aimed to evaluate the factor structure, validity, reliability and discriminative ability
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Quality of the development of self-report instruments assessing women’s antepartum expectations of motherhood: a systematic review Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Ida Best, Lauren J. Breen, Robert T. Kane, Sarah J. Egan, Khan R.L. Collins, Susanne Somerville, Rosanna M. Rooney
ABSTRACT Background The selection of valid and reliable instruments for research and clinical purposes is needed to increase our understanding of the role that expectations of motherhood have in early identification and treatment of perinatal mental health difficulties. We aimed to identify and assess the psychometric properties of self-report measures of expectations of motherhood. Method A systematic
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Death anxiety and existential concerns among patients experiencing chronic or recurrent suicidal ideation in Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-02 Kenneth L. Critchfield, Lindsey Harvell-Bowman
ABSTRACT Objectives Through detailed analysis of case examples, this work seeks to provide valuable insights for clinicians wishing to explore suicidality with their patients in ways that are informed both by existential and attachment-based perspectives. Design Specific case studies are used to explore and illustrate areas of intersection around the topic of suicidality using Interpersonal Reconstructive
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Posttraumatic stress disorder and service utilisation outcomes following delivery of Cognitive Processing Therapy in a community mental health setting Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-26 Melissa Casey, Kirsten Yates, Marcella Tulchinsky, Ashley Zheng, Dinali Perera, Christine Miller, Reginald D. V. Nixon
ABSTRACT Objective The effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Australian community mental health settings is understudied as is its impact on other mental health service utilisation. Method Adults (N = 155) with PTSD were seen at a large public health service. PTSD severity was measured at pretreatment, during treatment, and at posttreatment
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Managing emotional labour in the provision of psychotherapy – what matters most Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-22 James J. Clarke, Clare S. Rees, Lauren J. Breen, Brody Heritage
ABSTRACT Objective The current study sought to explore holistic factors perceived to be key in managing emotional labour effectively in psychologists providing psychotherapy. Identifying applicable factors in this occupational group is vital to understand how psychologists manage emotional labour and related constructs. The study aimed to contribute to a burgeoning conversation around the topic of
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Early career psychologists “muddling through the same challenges”: how the experience of structured group supervision can support the transition to work Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Elissa L. O’Connell, Susan Langborne, George Habib, Annette Davis, Dana Wong
ABSTRACT Objective The transition from postgraduate psychology student to health professional is associated with steep learning and is under-researched. This qualitative study aimed to understand the experience of newly graduated psychologists and evaluate whether participation in a group supervision program offered within an Australian public health service assisted in the transition to work. Method
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Embrace subjectivity: existentially-informed clinical psychological science, practice, and teaching Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-08-29 Travis J. Pashak, Olivia M. Nelson, Makiya D. Tunstull, Brianna H. Vanderstelt, David P. Nichols, James M. Hitt
ABSTRACT Objective In this argumentative literature review, we advocate an existentially-informed clinical psychology. Many of today’s challenging societal issues would benefit from the lens of existentialism, and our field has seen an emergence of interest lately in topics such as death anxiety as a transdiagnostic construct. We see this context as opportune for an existential-psychological confluence
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A clinician’s quick guide to evidence-based approaches: perfectionism Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Sarah J. Egan, Roz Shafran, Tracey D. Wade
Published in Clinical Psychologist (Vol. 26, No. 3, 2022)
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Reduced death anxiety and obsessive beliefs as mediators of the therapeutic effects of psychedelics on obsessive compulsive disorder symptomology Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Sam G. Moreton, Amber Burden-Hill, Rachel E. Menzies
ABSTRACT Objective Emerging research suggests that the use of serotonergic psychedelics can be associated with reductions in obsessions and compulsions. However, little research to date has attempted to understand why this may be the case. The present study aimed to extend existing research by examining reduced death anxiety and obsessive beliefs as potential mechanisms underpinning the relationship
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of a 10-session cognitive behavioural therapy for non-underweight eating disorders Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-15 Ella Keegan, Glenn Waller, Tracey D. Wade
ABSTRACT Objective Treatment guidelines recommend that people with non-underweight eating disorders should receive up to 20 sessions of eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-ED). The present study reviewed ten studies of 10-session cognitive behavioural therapy for non-underweight patients (CBT-T). Method We conducted a systematic review using four electronic databases and contacted
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Exploring fear of death and psychosis proneness: positive schizotypy as a function of death anxiety and maladaptive coping Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Dane Easden, Caroline Gurvich, Ryan A. Kaplan, Susan L. Rossell
ABSTRACT Objectives Death anxiety has been implicated in the development and continuation of various psychiatric conditions, although few studies have focused on the relationship between death anxiety and psychosis. The present study investigated whether this relationship extends to positive schizotypy, thus exploring death anxiety as a risk factor along a psychosis continuum. The study also explored
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“It’s just a table of numbers”: the search for pedagogical meaning in psychology practicum logbooks Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-06 Elly Quinlan, Josephine Paparo, Chien Hoong Gooi, Frank P. Deane
ABSTRACT Objective Postgraduate training programs are required to maintain a formal record of trainees’ placement experiences in the form of placement logbooks. There is a need to explore the perceived functions, benefits and shortcomings of placement logbooks, as well as how practicum information can be further utilised to support trainee development. Method This qualitative study aimed to better
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Group skills training for parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a pilot evaluation Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-18 Ertimiss Eshkevari, Andrew Lawrence, Isabella Ferraro, Tracey D. Wade
ABSTRACT Objective This pilot study evaluated group skills training for parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa, an adjunct to family-based treatment (FBT). Method Training was provided in two formats (six weekly sessions or a two-day intensive) to 22 parents who were in any way engaged with FBT with their child and had been referred from public and private services providing eating disorder treatment
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Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Peter J. Norton
(2022). Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy. Clinical Psychologist: Vol. 26, Special section: Transdiagnostic CBT, pp. 105-107.
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Integrated group treatment for anxiety disorders: a transdiagnostic effectiveness and feasibility study in a mental health hospital setting Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Joanie Plamondon, Martin D. Provencher
ABSTRACT Objective The development of transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioural therapy (T-CBT) is a promising avenue for the treatment of anxiety disorders. This study aimed at evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of a group T-CBT, developed by practising clinicians, for patients with principal and comorbid anxiety disorders in a pragmatic quasi-experimental trial. Method Clinician-rated and self-rated
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Patient acceptability of group transdiagnostic cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders in community-based care: a qualitative study Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Ai-Thuy Huynh, Isabelle Gaboury, Martin D. Provencher, Peter J. Norton, Pasquale Roberge
ABSTRACT Objective Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) is a research-supported treatment for anxiety disorders. Transdiagnostic CBT protocols have been recently developed to manage multiple anxiety disorders. The efficacy of transdiagnostic CBT is directly dependent on acceptability as perceived by patients and health care providers. In this study, we sought to examine the acceptability of transdiagnostic
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The unified protocol: patient and therapist perspectives on the utility of the group manual Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Anne Bryde Christensen, Jasmin Rejaye Gryesten, Julie Kokholm, Kitty Vislie, Nina Reinholt, Kirstine Dichmann, Stig Poulsen, Sidse Arnfred
ABSTRACT Introduction The Unified Protocol (UP) is a well-established transdiagnostic psychotherapeutic intervention. Recently, a Danish group manual was developed and tested in the Danish mental health services. We set out to evaluate the Danish UP group manual with the purpose of understanding which factors patients found helpful and hindering for their change process. Furthermore, we explored therapists’
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Acceptability of an enhanced transdiagnostic CBT intervention for adults with anxiety disorders who are parenting an anxious child Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Samantha Galea, Catherine Wade, Chloe A. Salvaris, Marie B. H. Yap, Katherine A. Lawrence
ABSTRACT Objectives Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in adults, and commonly aggregate within families. Although cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is regarded the most efficacious psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, remission rates are sub-optimal and broader systemic factors are typically not considered. The present study examined the acceptability of a modified transdiagnostic CBT for adult
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False safety behaviour elimination therapy for social anxiety disorder in Japanese men Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Honami Arai, Yoichi Seki, Sho Okawa, Eiji Shimizu, Kristina Korte, Norman Schmidt
ABSTRACT Background Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an excessive fear of social situations that can lead to serious functional impairment. The prevalence of SAD has increased over the past four decades, making it one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in Japan. Therefore, more effective interventions are needed to treat this disorder. False safety behavior elimination therapy (F-SET), which
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Mediators of symptom improvement in transdiagnostic internet cognitive behavioural therapy for mixed anxiety and depression Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Natalie Kladnistki, Melissa Black, Sam Haffar, Amy Joubert, Jill M Newby
ABSTRACT Objectives Transdiagnostic internet cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) improves depression and anxiety symptoms, but the factors mediating these improvements are unknown. Design In a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial, we compared the impact of a transdiagnostic iCBT program (n = 39) on emotion regulation, repetitive negative thinking, and experiential avoidance relative
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Memory reconsolidation therapy for comorbid bulimia nervosa and traumatic memories: a case series study Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-01 Katie Vivian, Esben Strodl, Haruka Kitamura, Luke Johnson
ABSTRACT Objective Individuals with bulimia nervosa (BN) have a high comorbidity with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) or borderline personality disorder (BPD). This case series describes the proof of concept of a novel integrative psychotherapy for adults with comorbid BN and psychological trauma. Memory reconsolidation therapy (MRT) was developed
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A qualitative study of Australian psychologists’ diagnostic questioning of clients’ sexual functioning: motivations from practitioner perspectives Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-01 Ashley Byrne, Rachael Sharman
ABSTRACT Objective Sexual health problems can be pertinent to psychological function/diagnosis and psychologists are key players in treatment and education regarding sexual health. Despite this, little evidence exists to determine if sexual dysfunction is explored during routine client intake interviews, when the client does not present with relationship difficulties, or from a specialist referral
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A qualitative inquiry into the acceptability of schema therapy in Hong Kong and Singapore: implications for cultural responsiveness in the practice of schema therapy Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-11 Alanna Mao, Robert Brockman, Hui Ling Michelle Neo, Sze Hang Cliff Siu, Xi Liu, Paul Rhodes
ABSTRACT Objective Western models of psychology have long been dominant in the discipline. However, the presumed universality of Western psychological treatment models is increasingly coming under scrutiny; there is a clear need for research to evaluate the cross-cultural applicability of these treatment models. Schema therapy (ST) has been widely disseminated in recent years due to its efficacy in
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Improving mental health care outcomes: the agile psychological medicine clinic Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-06 Melissa Casey, Dinali Perera, Joanne Enticott, Hung Vo, Stana Cubra, Ashlee Gravell, Moana Waerea, Christine Miller
ABSTRACT Objective We hypothesised that providing evidence-based care to people presenting in crisis to three Emergency Departments and the 24/7 phone Psychiatric Triage Service in Victoria, Australia, would improve their clinical outcomes over time and experience of the adult mental health system. We tested this through a service prototype, the agile Psychological Medicine clinic. Method Descriptive
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Experiences of a transdiagnostic anxiety cognitive behaviour therapy group for people living with bipolar disorder: a qualitative study Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-03-24 Tania Perich, Kelly Kakakios, Janet Conti
ABSTRACT Background Participant experiences of transdiagnostic bipolar disorder treatment groups has been largely under-explored. The present study aimed to explore the experiences of people living with bipolar disorder who participated in a pilot study of a transdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapy for comorbid anxiety. Methods Ten participants (five male) diagnosed with bipolar disorder took part
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The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and the functions of self-injurious behaviour in youth Clin. Psychol. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-03-21 Annemarie Nicol, Anita S. Mak, Kristen Murray, Phillip S. Kavanagh
ABSTRACT Objective There is emerging research demonstrating relationships between specific Early Maladaptive Schemas and self-injurious behaviour (SIB) in young people. Evidence also highlights the importance of conceptualising SIB in terms of its motivating function, differentiating between intrapersonal and interpersonal functions of the behaviour. Despite this, there is a relative absence of evidence