MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'behavior therapy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934580&cid=t_166338_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-behavior-is-therapy-the-answer.php At last the tide is turning. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now advising its members, doctors and parents that a child who has mild ADHD behavior problems should first be treated with behaviour therapy rather putting him on ADHD meds straight away. They are also recommending that when the medications fail, as they often do, then behavioral intervention is much more preferable than finding other drugs which might or might not be suitable for the poor child. Now this is sound parenting advice but it has taken a very long time to surface. More good news has come from the White House! Gregory Fabiano has won an award for his research into ADHD in which he advocates that behavioral interventions are much more effective in changing ADHD behavior than the conventional medications. Dr. Fabi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934580 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921519&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-10-2011%2F One of the unexpected gifts that come when you get healthy is the sudden realization that everyone around you isn’t. Awhile back Gabrielle of the The Therapist Within talked about the black sheep of the family as being the scapegoat. Sometimes after stepping back and working on your own stuff, you realize that you were not the big problem that you thought you were. Maybe it was your parents, your friends or even your partner that unintentionally made you the big bad black sheep so that they could be okay with their own idiosyncrasies. In your light, it made their shadows not so bad. So you’ve broken away from the pack and rediscovered yourself. The question is, “How do you venture back?” It’s summertime and that may mean gathering for friend’s birthdays ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921519 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:20:58 +0100 4921519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862747&cid=t_166338_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-treatment-through-behavior-therapy.php ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common psychological disorder that often becomes perceptible once a child starts preschool. Millions of children are diagnosed with ADHD each year, many of them before the age of six. The most prevalent form of treatment is typically prescription medication, which may help to reduce the symptoms of ADHD so the child can function normally in a school setting. Unfortunately, drug medications are not without side effects and can be addictive. For these reasons, many parents seek treatment for ADHD through behavior therapy. Behavioral therapy, also known as behavior management, is shown to have positive results on ADHD children. The goal of behavior therapy in ADHD children is to increase the desired behaviors. This is typically achieved thr... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862747 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670173&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F01%2F33-favorite-self-help-books-of-psychologists%2F Since the response was good from my post on 15 quotes that motivate and inspire that I pulled from LinkedIn group, The Psychology Network, I joined a few weeks ago, I thought I’d publish their recommendation for good self-help books, too. Since most of them are mental health professionals (unlike me, who just pretends she is), their list lends credibility and might be a good one to review every now and then either for yourself or in your work with patients. 1. Freedom From the Ties That Bind: The Secret of Self Liberation by Guy Finley 
 2. I Ain’t Much Baby, But I’m All I’ve Got by Jess Lair, Ph.D. 3. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition 
by Edmund J. Bourne 

 4. Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670173 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:34:35 +0100 4670173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627006&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FxvJpTZODnZM%2Fchasing-rainbows-for-information-pot-of.html Yesterday was a day filled with addiction. Ah, the sweet glow of the screen. The endless stream of information just a tap away in my iPad. Twitter. Facebook. Links, links, links!I woke up very under the weather. Perhaps it was because Mother Nature had a bad case of Psuedo ADHD this month—not sure which season it was."Ooh! I want Spring!Ooh! Ooh! I want more snow!Ooh! I'll do both!Ooh! Ooh! A rainbow!"She's been like a newborn puppy frolicking about after butterflies, though truth be told, the butterflies have had the good sense to wait for Mother Nature to make her mind up this year before making an appearance. Yes, I realize that the caterpillars have to arrive first. Don't mess with my metaphor.At any rate, yesterday I was not as frolicsome as a puppy or as flittery as a butterfly. In... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627006 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:02 +0100 4627006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622289&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-22-2011%2F What is it about childhood books and television shows that are so wise and still applicable to us as adults? This morning I got a newsletter from beliefnet.com sent with quotes from Mister Rogers. I grew up with his melodic voice singing goodbye to me as he took off his shoes for the day. And I always felt comforted in hearing it. But I didn’t know how wise he was until I read this: “There is no normal life that is free of pain. It’s the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.” It also made me think about all of the children’s books in my life that affected me as a child and still influences my life today. Has anyone else been impacted by Shel Silverstein’s books, for example? My cousin bought me The Missing Piece as a y... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622289 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:53:57 +0100 4622289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560352&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F08%2Fdoes-interpersonal-psychotherapy-work-for-depression%2F Psychotherapy. You know, I spend a lot of time talking about it here, and it’s no wonder — it’s an effective treatment modality that too many people simply aren’t even considering. Much less using. Psychotherapy research is less likely to be biased than other types of treatment research, too, because researchers tend not to be treatment providers nor have any direct (or even indirect) financial incentives in the outcomes of their research. Sure, there remains the “publication bias” that affects all research, but generally speaking, I tend to trust psychotherapy research data more than I do most psychiatric medication research. So I was interested to read a recent meta-analysis on a specific form of psychotherapy called interpersonal psychotherapy for th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560352 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:10:08 +0100 4560352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540732&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2Fwu9WsxM9XOc%2Fdouble-fisted-typing-action.html Perhaps the most unappreciated feature on my blog is the Distracted Writers Club. I can't imagine why. Who wouldn't find the blood pounding in their veins when reading about stupendous goals like writing 25 words in ONE SINGLE DAY‽ Ironically, this feeble goal was key to transforming my writing productivity. I’ve stated before that writing a lot wasn’t a problem for me. In fact, I can spout my opinion here so easily that I’ve given myself an artificial cap of 900 words per post just to spare you. The problem was sitting down and beginning. For some reason creative writing was difficult for me. I just couldn’t justify it. Perhaps because the reward was so far off in the future. With blogging, the rewards were more immediate. Google ranking. Subscribers. Page views. Comments (... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540732 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:41:21 +0100 4540732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424280&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-february-1-2011%2F I have to say in some ways, 2011 has been uneventful. Maybe I was in need of a little mundane in my life after 2011 kick me in the butt. But while boredom is welcomed (Thank goodness for the sun! There’s no seasonal affective disorder on my end.), it can also be a sign of stagnation. Maybe we’re getting too comfortable in our relationships and in our jobs and have started to take for granted the everyday moments in our lives. If that sounds like you, keep reading. This week’s post are all about rethinking your life, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, analyzing your relationships and your body language. Basically, they are five posts to re-energize your 2011. If you’ve been feeling run-down, down and out, tired of the lack of sunlight, I think you... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424280 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:14:25 +0100 4424280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322550&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-7-2011%2F The first month in the new year is often filled with reflections. We reflect on the past year. We reflect on what’s still to come. We reflect on the choices we made, good and bad, and wonder what we can do better for the coming year. Do you feel the inner struggle with the past in one hand and your future on the other? Reflections often bring both excitement for the new year and a mourning for what we haven’t yet achieved. As we sink our toes into 2011, what will you wish for? What are your dreams? Whether you want to create a more healthy work/life balance, be happier, or more compassionate, these posts will help you get there. It’s 5 posts to start the ending of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 right. Enjoy! Does Work/Life Conflict Cause You Stress? Dialectical Behavior T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322550 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:48:40 +0100 4322550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275389&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-21-2010%2F As a child, I used to be so afraid of saying how I felt, that I would rather go cold than complain the air conditioner was too high. As a young adult, I still struggled with being completely honest with how I felt. There were moments in the past when annoyances would get stuffed down so deep that they would surprise me some time down the line when I was hit with its volcano of emotion. But recently, and in this holiday especially, I’m learning about the importance of being true to myself. That saying what I need is a virtue instead of a character flaw. And that being honest about who I am and what I believe will not be a hindrance to those I love or make those who don’t know me dislike me. It’s amazing what the holiday season can bring out. Maybe it’s all this ample... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275389 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:03:57 +0100 4275389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098057&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-22-2010%2F Anyone catch the Oprah Winfrey show yesterday? Tyler Perry was on. I was running around checking my computer, looking at my iPhone and cleaning up with the show running in the background. When I finally sat down to watch, I was moved by what I saw. Perry revealed the pain and struggle he endured from his traumatic childhood. While it was heartbreaking and difficult to watch, what he said was also hopeful. He talked about forgiveness, his ability to use writing as his escape and how he was able to empower himself and the little boy he lost when he was abused. It’s a touching piece. One that reminded me of the impact inspiring people can have on us and the importance of support through times of adversity. It’s a hope we all have for you as well. That you’ll read these posts... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098057 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:20:28 +0100 4098057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082135&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-19-2010%2F Try as I might, I could not think of a time when a childhood argument ended a friendship. Can you? I remember squabbles over crayon colors and anger over sharing toys, but that’s it. There’s no recollection of arguments going longer than a day. In fact, what is embedded in my memory is a lot of moments when a heated fight one day was immediately forgotten the next. Why then, as adults, do we hold grudges and find it so hard to forgive? Is it that life suddenly gets more complicated? Is it because knowing more about life makes it harder to forgive transgressions? Or are the wounds deeper and the hurts greater? Whatever the answer, one thing’s for sure, forgiveness heals our own hearts more than anything else. So if you’re in the process of trying to forgive someone, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082135 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:50:23 +0100 4082135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061062&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2Flff22cvoZe0%2Fchapter-four-torture-is-over.html With great effort, and not a little wrestling with the Embodiment of Boredom itself, I have completed my novel's revision and laid the groundwork for its rapid completion. Hahaha! I kill myself with statements like that. As if somehow this will be my last stumbling block, and writing will be no more difficult than plucking dandelions from here on out. What this does represent for me, however, is victory, no matter how small. As I have detailed over and over again, my cognitive issues are major obstacles for my writing goals. However, I have remained convinced that I can train myself via Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and sheer will to be a better, more productive writer. It's not as if I can pop a pill and make my troubles go away. It has not been an easy task.  My attention span ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061062 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:52:50 +0100 4061062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045145&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-8-2010%2F When things are going good in our lives, we suddenly have amnesia. We forget the battles we won, the hardships we faced and the pain we endured. Yet, there are occasions like yesterday’s National Depression Screening Day or Mental Illness Awareness Week that help to remind us to not forget. More importantly, it reiterates the importance of helping those who are in their own struggles right now. The top posts this week deal with issues that you or someone you know may be dealing with right now. As we end the week, I hope you’ll read these posts, share it with those you care about, take the tips you’ve learned and pay it forward. As always, I wish you a happy and healthy weekend! Enjoy. Body Image & Self-Esteem: Barb Steinberg On Empowering Your Daughters, Part 2 (Wei... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045145 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:13:53 +0100 4045145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022956&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-1-2010%2F Can it be? Is it really the end of September? According to our Twitter followers, I might not be the only one feeling the swiftness of September. It’s funny how no matter how hard we try to pay attention to every moment, the days and moments still fly by. And here we are again, another month is gone. Soon it will be winter and then 2011! The good news is that the rapidity of time makes it all the more valuable and a worthy cause to find the goodness in all situations. Like how Mindfulness & Psychotherapy is showing us how to do it this week and kind of like how Mentoring & Recovery is teaching us how to be more of a inner coach rather than an inner critic. It’s all of these things that show us how to live life more meaningfully that helps the moments go by just a little... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022956 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:32:28 +0100 4022956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938421&cid=t_166338_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FncOsKc_7GXs%2F Many parents, health care professionals, and educators agree that there is a pressing need to develop effective treatments for ADHD to complement or substitute for traditional medication and behavior therapy approaches. This is because such treatments do not work for everyone, important difficulties often remain even when these treatments are effective, and evidence for the long-term benefits of these treatments remains less compelling than one would like. In addition, in the case of medication treatment, some individuals experience intolerable side effects and many have concerns about taking ADHD medication for an extended period. One alternative approach to treating ADHD has relied on the use of Compound Herbal Preparations (CHP) derived from traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938421 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:05:56 +0100 3938421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899447&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F24%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-24-2010%2F What did you do over the weekend? I spent part of mine watching the 2006 movie Marie Antoinette. It wasn’t the best of the bunch, but it did move me. It got me thinking about a time when women had little power and control over their own lives. When things were decided for you and the world, in general, was chaotic and out of control. Watching the movie made me grateful for the time that we’re living in now. Yes, it is still chaotic and unpredictable. But for us fortunate ones, we have a lot more control over our emotions, perceptions and our well-being today than we did in the past. If you’re having some difficulty with getting control over these three, don’t worry because this week’s top posts are all about gaining control of your life. You’ll learn how... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899447 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:08:32 +0100 3899447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432930&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F02%2Fintroducing-dialectical-behavior-therapy-understood%2F I’m pleased to introduce you to Dialectical Behavior Therapy Understood, a blog about DBT by Christy Matta. What the heck is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and why does it have such a weird name? DBT is a specific type of therapy invented in the early 1990s by Marsha Linehan, a psychologist at the University of Washington in Seattle, to treat borderline personality disorder. Its primary focus is providing a validating environment for someone with this disorder, and helping them view the therapist as an ally in growth and change. Linehan also recognized that people with borderline personality disorder often lacked certain skills that most of us learn intrinsically, which made their lives even more difficult. The skills are taught in four parts and include Mindfulness, Interpersonal e... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432930 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:10:36 +0100 3432930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307076&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FwDbqHvVcW-c%2Ffacing-fear-with-pencil-in-hand-adhd-in.html On September 21st, I took part in my very first Sketchcrawl. Since no one was putting a meet together here in Salt Lake City, I thought I'd try my hand at it. I set the place and set the time, then I went there even though I knew my daughters and I were likely to be the only ones attending.You have no idea how hard it was for me to do that. I've been lurking on the Sketchcrawl site for three years and never attended a single event. I was too petrified to draw in front of people. I knew my work would be terrible.I've never been able to draw in front of people. Figure Drawing class at MassArt was a disaster. If I was drawing en plein air, all drawing would come to a stop as soon as somebody came around the corner. Heaven help me if they actually walked over to look at what I was doing. I gav... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307076 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:35:54 +0100 3307076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146026&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2F5-things-not-to-worry-about-in-therapy%2F Psychotherapy is full of both extraordinary potential benefits and some possible pitfalls. We’ve discussed some of those things in past entries. But there are some things in psychotherapy that you just shouldn’t spend too much time worrying about. They may seem important or worth worrying about, but it’s just a waste of your time, energy and focus. Here’s a few of them. 1. My therapist is judging me. A lot of patients spend a lot of time worrying about what their therapist must think of them. That’s because you spend a lot of time sharing deep, emotional and personal stuff in therapy. Some of it may be embarrassing, or some of it may simply be out of the mainstream. Some of it may be things that happened to you as a child, that you had no control of. No matter... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146026 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:35:30 +0100 3146026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970269&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D513445 Authoritative information from the British Medical Journal on CBT, a psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970269 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0100 2970269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2958928&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_cognitive_behavioral_analysis_system_of_psychother.htm Conclusions: Although 37.5% of the participants experienced partial response or remitted in phase 2, neither form of adjunctive psychotherapy significantly improved outcomes over that of a flexible, individualized pharmacotherapy regimen alone. A longitudinal assessment of later-emerging benefits is ongoing. Source... © 2009 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2958928 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:56:00 +0100 2958928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954572&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fuk_positive_results_from_improving_access_to_psychotherapy.htm British Psychological Society A study of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies program has found it had significant clinical results for depression and anxiety sufferers. The results are published in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology. The study sought to investigate the real life effectiveness of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) program in a group of patients referred for treatment for depression and/or anxiety under Doncaster Primary Care Trust. A total of 3,994 patients were referred for treatment during the 12 months from August 2006, and 2,795 went on to receive one or more appointments through a stepped-care collaborative approach from Doncaster PCT. Most of the patients received low intensity cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Their progress was ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954572 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:44:00 +0100 2954572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894571&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_better_longterm_than_light_therapy_for_winter_blues.htm Lee Ann Cox - University of Vermont In the September issue of the journal Behavior Therapy, Kelly Rohan, associate professor of psychology, presents the first published research study of the long-term effects of different treatments for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of severe depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons. The first year Rohan randomized 69 people with SAD into one of four groups: light therapy treatment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a combination of the two or a wait-list control. She then surveyed participants on how they were doing the next winter - one year later. Of those treated with CBT, only 7 percent had a recurrence compared to 36.7 percent of people treated with light therapy. The recurrence rate for the combination group was 5.5... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894571 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:02:00 +0100 2894571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876105&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flacking_science_the_sorry_state_of_psychotherapy.htm Kevin Lyn Sisson - APS The prevalence of mental health disorders in this country has nearly doubled in the past 20 years. Who is treating all of these patients? Clinical psychologists and therapists are charged with the task, but many are falling short by using methods that are out of date and lack scientific rigor. This is in part because many of the training programs-especially some Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) programs and for-profit training centers-are not grounded in science. A new report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, by a panel of distinguished clinical scientists-Timothy Baker (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Richard McFall (Indiana University), and Varda Shoham (University of Arizona)-calls for the refo... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876105 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:22:00 +0100 2876105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871764&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_an_open_trial_in_the_nhs_of_blues_begonereg_a_n.htm Conclusion: These data provide the first demonstration of the potential viability of Blues Begone® as a home based computerized treatment for depression and anxiety. (Text has been reformatted for online visual clarity; ed.) Source... Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2009 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871764 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:07:00 +0100 2871764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807668&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fstop_worrying_help_is_on_the_way_york_study.htm Written by By Raymond Kwan, Contributor Thanks to a new study done by York University, help might be on the way for those who suffer from severe anxiety. The study found that people with severe anxiety who receive motivational interviews prior to treatment respond better to their treatment. More... COPYRIGHT © EXCALIBUR 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807668 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:06:00 +0100 2807668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803985&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F17%2Fanother-treatment-for-borderline-personality-disorder%2F Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder characterized by a longstanding pattern of instability in one’s relationships with others, with a person’s own image of themselves, and their own emotions. It’s marked by impulsivity and, like most personality disorders, usually begins in early adulthood (early 20s) and pervades every aspect of a person’s life. People with borderline personality disorder live tumultuous lives. Their romantic relationships rarely last more than a year, and their relationships with their own family tends to be unstable — some weeks they love them and want to spend all of their time with them, some weeks they hate them and won’t even talk to them (to extremes not usually experienced by the rest of us). Traditionally, the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803985 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:20 +0100 2803985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803991&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_helps_prevent_panic_attacks_in_copd_patients.htm By Mark Cowen MedWire News: A brief, targeted cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention is effective for the prevention and treatment of panic attacks and associated symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers report. More... © 2009 Current Medicine Group Ltd, a part of Springer Science+Business Media (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803991 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:51:00 +0100 2803991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782082&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_clinical_guidelines_for_the_management_of_major_de__2.htm Conclusions: CBT and IPT are the only first-line treatment recommendations for acute MDD and remain highly recommended for maintenance. Both computer-based and telephone-delivered psychotherapy-primarily studied with CBT and IPT-are useful second-line recommendations. Where feasible, combined antidepressant and CBT or IPT are recommended as first-line treatments for acute MDD. Source... Copyright © 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782082 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:41:00 +0100 2782082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766074&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F02%2Fa-profile-of-aaron-beck%2F Aaron Beck is probably best known for pioneering the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) — that commonly used modern psychotherapy technique known the world over. He revolutionized psychotherapy in general, by turning toward science — and replicable data — to validate the efficacy of his new therapeutic techniques he pioneered in CBT. He had to, because before Beck came along, studying why psychotherapy worked was done generally only through narrative case reports in the scientific literature. Often interesting and sometimes entertaining, but they completely lacked scientific data outside of subjective observations by the professional. Beck, on the other hand, hand to actually invent the tests to help measure whether his new therapy was working or not. Hence the psych... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766074 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:56:11 +0100 2766074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751968&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_the_fear_circuitry_in_panic_disorder_and_its_modul.htm World J Biol Psychiatry. 2009 Aug 25;doi:10.1080/15622970903178176 The fear circuitry in panic disorder and its modulation by cognitive-behaviour therapy interventions. de Carvalho MR, Rozenthal M, Nardi AE. Laboratory of Panic & Respiration, Institute of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil, INCT Translational Medicine (CNPq), Brazil; Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia/Centro Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa e Extenso sobre Envelhecimento (CEMPE) (School of Medicine and Surgery/Multi-disciplinary Center for Research and Longevity), Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil Panic disorder (PD) is a multidimensional anxiety disorder that involves the activation of a complex brain fear-network. The goals of... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751968 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:22:00 +0100 2751968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751969&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_therapistdelivered_internet_psychotherapy_for_dep.htm Lancet. 2009 Aug 22;374(9690):628-34 Therapist-delivered internet psychotherapy for depression in primary care: a randomised controlled trial Kessler D, Lewis G, Kaur S, Wiles N, King M, Weich S, Sharp DJ, Araya R, Hollinghurst S, Peters TJ. Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, NIHR National School for Primary Care Research, and Academic Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Community Based Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Department of Mental Health Sciences, Royal Free Campus, London, UK; Health Sciences Research Institute, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK Background: Despite strong evidence for its effectiveness, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) remains difficult to access. Computerised programs have been developed to improve accessibility, but whether these intervention... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751969 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:20:00 +0100 2751969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730139&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fwebbased_psychotherapy_can_work.htm By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Online psychotherapy with patient and therapist texting each other in real-time can be effective, potentially giving thousands or even millions of patients new access to much-needed treatment, researchers say. The new study adds to a growing body of research and practice involving technology-based treatments for depression and other mental health issues. In this case, the specific type of therapy used was cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). More... Copyright © 2009 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730139 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:50:00 +0100 2730139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730141&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_clinical_effectiveness_of_a_cognitive_behavioral_g.htm This study aims to extend existing research on the effectiveness of CBT from individual therapy into group therapy delivery. It aimed also to examine outcome using not only symptom measures, but also measures of related symptoms, cognitions, and life quality and satisfaction. Results from a cohort of patients with various anxiety disorders demonstrated that treatment was effective in reducing anxiety symptoms to an extent comparable with other effectiveness studies. Despite this, only 43% of individuals showed reliable change, and 17% were 'recovered' from their anxiety symptoms, and the post-treatment measures were still significantly different from the level of anxiety symptoms observed in the general population. (Text has been reformatted for online visual clarity, link added; ed.) Sour... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730141 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:38:00 +0100 2730141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727171&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_cognitivebehavioral_family_treatment_for_childhoo.htm This study evaluated the long-term durability of individual and group cognitive-behavioral family-based therapy (CBFT) for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Thirty-eight participants (age 13-24 years) from a randomized controlled trial of individual or group CBFT for childhood OCD were assessed 7 years post-treatment. Diagnostic, symptom severity interviews and self-report measures of OCD, anxiety, and depression were administered. Seven years after treatment, 79% of participants from individual therapy and 95% from group therapy had no diagnosis of OCD. These results are near identical to results found at 12 and 18 months follow-ups of the same sample. No significant differences were found between treatment conditions, self-reports of symptom severity, except that depressive ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727171 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:55:00 +0100 2727171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691548&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_changes_in_quality_of_life_following_cognitivebeh.htm Conclusions: Our results are encouraging for cognitive-behavior therapists who treat patients suffering from PD in groups, since decrease of PD symptoms appears to be associated with considerable improvements in QoL. Nevertheless, additional interventions designed to target specific aspects of QoL, in particular vitality, may be useful to enhance patients' well-being. Source... Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Masson SAS All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691548 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:44:00 +0100 2691548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630171&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_does_cbt_change_the_brain_a_systematic_review_of_.htm J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci 21:114-125Does Cognitive Behavior Therapy Change the Brain? A Systematic Review of Neuroimaging in Anxiety Disorders Porto PR, Oliveira L, Mari J, Volchan E, Figueira I, Ventura P. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil; Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psycholog, São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil; This systematic review aims to investigate neurobiological changes related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in anxiety disorders detected through neuroimaging techniques and to identify predictors of response to treatment. Cognitive-behavioral therapy modified the neural circuits involved in the regulation of negative emotions and fear extinction in judged tre... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630171 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:50:00 +0100 2630171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621840&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Faustralia_macquarie_university_pioneers_combined_social_an.htm Lyn Danninger For many, drinking is an essential part of a night out with friends. Alcohol is widely considered to be a social lubricant, so it's not surprising that social phobia, or extreme shyness, and drinking, frequently go together. More concerning are reports of increased alcohol problems among socially anxious people. Research studies tell us that people who suffer from social phobia are 2-3 times more likely to develop problems with alcohol abuse and/or alcohol dependence. Yet historically, alcohol dependency and social anxiety have been treated as separate problems. Now, with greater understanding about how the two interact, researchers from Macquarie University's Centre for Emotional Health have developed a new treatment for adults that addresses both problems together. Dr Lexin... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621840 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:11:00 +0100 2621840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553081&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmetaanalysis_disputes_cbt_effectiveness.htm Hélène Murphy Research co-led by Professor Keith Laws at the School of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire, UK, concludes that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is of no value in schizophrenia and has limited effect on major and bipolar depression. The meta-analytical review of well-controlled trials has been published online in the journal Psychological Medicine. The paper reviews the use of CBT in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. The results of the review suggest that not only is CBT ineffective in treating schizophrenia and in preventing relapse, it is also ineffective in preventing relapses in bipolar disorder. The review also suggests that CBT has only a weak effect in treating clinical depression, but it has a greater effect in preventing relapse... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553081 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:58:00 +0100 2553081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553083&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_a_pilot_study_of_telephone_cbt_for_ocd_in_young_pe_.htm Conclusions: The findings suggest that TCBT is a clinically effective, feasible and acceptable means of service delivery that offers the potential to make CBT a more accessible treatment for young people. TCBT requires further evaluation in randomized, controlled trials to compare effectiveness with face-to-face CBT, which currently represents the usual care model. Source... Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2009 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553083 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:40:00 +0100 2553083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523736&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FW98FKhfu02I%2Fborderline-personality-disorder.html Personal Health - An Emotional Hair Trigger, Often Misread - NYTimes.comThis is an interesting article on Borderline Personality Disorder, something I was diagnosed with when I qualified for Social Security Disability in 1995. I have come to believe that the diagnosis was in error since I don't manifest any of the symptoms. I suspect my Depression, Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, and Chronic Motor Tic Disorder provided a cornucopia of symptoms that perhaps confused my psychologist at the time. Also, I'm sure the fact that I was experiencing suicidal ideation contributed as well. What was most fascinating to me about this article was the mention of Dialectical Behavior Therapy – a drivative of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I don't know enough about it to understand how they differ from one another,... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523736 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:03:15 +0100 2523736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452671&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcognitive_behavior_treatment_can_prevent_depression_in_high.htm Adolescents at-risk for depression may benefit from prevention program - except when they've got a currently depressed parent Melanie Moran Adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in a group cognitive behavioral intervention significantly reduced their symptoms and episodes of depression compared to teens who received usual care, although this effect was not seen for adolescents with a parent with current depression, according to a study in the June 3 issue of JAMA. Judy Garber, PhD, of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., presented the findings of the study at a JAMA media briefing in New York. Adolescent-onset depression is strongly associated with chronic and recurrent depression in adulthood, and despite substantial progress in treatments, only about 25 perc... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452671 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:11:00 +0100 2452671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424195&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_a_randomized_study_of_massed_threeweek_cbt_schedu_1.htm Conclusion: The massed, 3-week group CBT schedule proved to be effective and feasible for PD patients with outcomes comparable with that of standard, spaced group CBT. (Link added; ed.) Source... © 2009 John Wiley & Sons A/S (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424195 Wed, 20 May 2009 08:19:00 +0100 2424195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365106&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fancientmodern_therapy_combo_provides_hope_for_depressed.htm Jonathan Wood People with severe and recurrent depression could benefit from a new form of therapy that combines ancient forms of meditation with modern cognitive behaviour therapy, early-stage research by Oxford University psychologists suggests. The results of a small-scale randomized trial of the approach, called mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in currently depressed patients are published in the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy. Twenty eight people currently suffering from depression, having also had previous episodes of depression and thoughts of suicide, were randomly assigned into two groups. One received MBCT in addition to treatment as usual, while the other just received treatment as usual. Treatment with MBCT reduced the number of patients with major depression... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365106 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:29:00 +0100 2365106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313420&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_helps_elderly_reduce_worry_improve_mental_health.htm This study is the first to suggest that CBT can be useful for managing worry and associated symptoms among older patients in primary care," the authors write. "This study paves the way for future research to test sustainable models of care in more demographically heterogeneous groups." Stanley MA, Wilson NL, Novy DM, et al. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Older Adults in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2009 Apr 8;301(14):1460-1467   [Abstract] (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313420 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:59:00 +0100 2313420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313427&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fnon_drug_treatments_prove_effective_for_post_heart_surgery_d.htm In conclusion, this randomized, controlled trial showed that cognitive behavior therapy was an efficacious treatment for depression in patients with a recent history of coronary bypass surgery," they continue. "Supportive stress management was also superior to usual care for depression in these patients, but it had smaller and less durable effects than cognitive behavior therapy." This study was supported by grants from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Freedland KE, Skala JA, Carney RM, et al. Treatment of Depression After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2009 Apr;66(4):387-396.   [Abstract] (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313427 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:48:00 +0100 2313427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287194&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_a_randomized_study_of_massed_threeweek_cbt_schedu.htm Conclusion: The massed, 3-week group CBT schedule proved to be effective and feasible for PD patients with outcomes comparable with that of standard, spaced group CBT. Source... © 2009 John Wiley & Sons A/S (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287194 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:37:00 +0100 2287194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182998&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_evaluating_a_cbt_group_program_for_anxious_five_to.htm Conclusions: This pilot study suggests that CBT can be used effectively to treat anxious children as young as 5 years of age. Further research is warranted. (Text has been reformatted for visual clarity; ed.) Source... Copyright © 1999-2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182998 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:32:00 +0100 2182998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125569&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fan_evolving_view_of_depression.htm New York Times News Service — In the world of therapy, Dr Aaron T. Beck is a rock star. Considered the father of cognitive behavior therapy, a form of psychological treatment that has swept the country in recent decades, he has been so famous for so long that some are surprised to find out that he is still, at 87, hard at work. Beck has recently come out with a new, overarching theory of depression, the mood darkness that in any given year afflicts an estimated 5 percent of Americans (and probably a higher percentage this year). More... Copyright 2009 The New York Times News Service. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125569 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:35:00 +0100 2125569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125572&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_clients_and_referrers_perceptions_of_computergu.htm Conclusions: It is concluded that computer-guided CBT is acceptable to clients and to professionals, and that it could play a valuable part in a "stepped care" system of delivering CBT. Source... Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2008Comment:  UK residents can access FearFighter through the NHS by referral from their GP. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125572 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:18:00 +0100 2125572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121962&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D508145 Published by the U.K. Guardian newspaper in collaboration with BMJ, the British Medical Journal (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121962 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:23:00 +0100 2121962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113674&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_computerized_cbt_for_adolescent_depression_8220.htm Conclusions: Taken together, these results provide promising preliminary data for the clinical efficacy of Stressbusters as a valid form of CCBT for adolescents with depression. Source... Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2009 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113674 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:07:00 +0100 2113674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065507&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fchildhood_anxiety_disorders_can_and_should_be_treated.htm LaKisha Ladson Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents should be recognized and treated to prevent educational underachievement and adult substance abuse, anxiety disorders and depression, says a nationally recognized child psychiatrist. In an editorial appearing in the Dec. 25 issue of New England Journal of Medicine, Dr Graham Emslie, professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at UT Southwestern and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Children's Medical Center Dallas, urges awareness that children need to be treated for anxiety disorders and recommends that related empirical evidence be integrated into treatment guidelines. "Anxiety disorders may cause children to avoid social situations and age-appropriate developmental milestones," said Dr Emslie. "Further, the avoidance cycl... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065507 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:22:00 +0100 2065507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021691&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fless_relapse_when_depressed_teens_get_cbt_followup_to_antide.htm Adolescents with major depression who received cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) after responding to an antidepressant were less likely to experience a relapse or recurrence of symptoms compared to teens who did not receive CBT, according to a small, NIMH-funded pilot study published in the December 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Studies have found that adults with depression who have responded to medication treatment are less likely to have a relapse if they receive CBT during the follow-up treatment phase, according to researchers Betsy Kennard, Psy.D., of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and colleagues. Scientists theorize that initial antidepressant treatment may help improve symptoms enough so that a patient bec... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021691 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:42:00 +0100 2021691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006339&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fstudy_meditationbased_cognitive_therapy_as_effective_as_an.htm New treatment hope for people with recurring depression Research shows for the first time that a group-based psychological treatment, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), could be a viable alternative to prescription drugs for people suffering from long-term depression. In a study, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, MBCT proved as effective as maintenance anti-depressants in preventing a relapse and more effective in enhancing peoples' quality of life. The study also showed MBCT to be as cost-effective as prescription drugs in helping people with a history of depression stay well in the longer-term. Funded by the British Medical Research Council (MRC), the study was led by Professor Willem Kuyken at the Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, in col... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006339 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:27:00 +0100 2006339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1999289&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_may_be_best_for_recurring_depression.htm Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is most effective in patients who have had four or more prior episodes of depression, according to new research from The Netherlands. The study, published in the December issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, suggests doctors could use the number of prior episodes to determine which patients are likely to benefit most from therapy and prescribe treatment accordingly. Researchers in The Netherlands studied 208 patients between the ages of 18 and 70 who were receiving treatment for depression from their primary care doctor. Some of the participants were given psychoeducation, others were given CBT plus psychoeducation, and the rest received routine medical care. The psychoeducation program consisted of three face-to-face sessions and short 3-monthly t... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1999289 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:08:00 +0100 1999289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991445&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fuk_cbt_practitioners_online_register.htm A NEW on-line register, CBT Register UK will give the public access to all accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioners in the UK. As the leading organizations in the CBT field, the British Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and the Association for Rational and Emotive Behavior Therapy (AREBT) have been accrediting CBT therapists since 1994. In line with government moves to improve access to effective psychological therapies, the two organizations have now come together to form a single CBT Register UK. It means members of the public who are looking for an accredited CBT therapist will be able to find one within just a few clicks. More than 1,400 therapists, who are working within the NHS, private practice, or both, are accredited on the new CBT... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991445 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:31:00 +0100 1991445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985125&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_psychotherapy_versus_the_combination_of_psychother.htm Conclusion: We conclude that combined treatment is more effective than psychological treatment alone. However, it is not clear whether this difference is relevant from a clinical perspective. (Text has been reformatted for visual clarity; ed.) Source... © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985125 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:46:00 +0100 1985125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969264&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D507071 From the (U.S.) National Child Traumatic Stress Network (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969264 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:12:00 +0100 1969264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947433&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_for_ocd.htm Psychiatry Weekly 2008 Nov 10;3(36) Andrea Allen, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) comprises many different therapies-behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and rational emotive therapy-that generally share the same philosophy and foundational principles. "One of the most basic assumptions these therapies share is that emotional reactions come from our interpretations of events, not from the events themselves," says Dr Andrea Allen. "An ordinary event can seem like a catastrophe to a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) because of how they're interpreting it. More... © 2008 Psychiatry Weekly, LLC (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947433 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:57:00 +0100 1947433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947437&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_helps_dialysis_patients_overcome_depression.htm Treatment could significantly improve individuals' health and quality of lifeDepression is common among individuals on dialysis for kidney disease, but behavioral therapy can significantly improve their quality of life, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last Friday. Many patients with kidney disease must sit through hemodialysis - the process of removing blood, purifying it, and returning it to the body-for several hours, multiple times per week. The procedure exacts both a physical and mental toll on patients, and not surprisingly, a significant proportion of patients (20-30%) become depressed. Depression in these patients is associated with hospitalizations, other diseases, an... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947437 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 1947437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947440&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fis_cognitive_therapy_the_answer.htm By Jane Dreaper BBC News health correspondent There was huge excitement last autumn when the health secretary, Alan Johnson, announced that £170m would be spent on talking therapies in England. The programme focuses on one specific branch of treatment - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). But a tide of doubt has begun to be expressed about whether CBT is getting too much prominence - and money. More... BBC © MMVIII (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947440 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:42:00 +0100 1947440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933415&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fraisin_consciousness_pits_meditation_against_depressive_spir.htm Nick Miller HAVE you ever looked at a raisin ... really looked at it? Rolled it around in your fingers for a minute or so, explored its sticky ridges, even crinkled it next to your ear? It may sound far-fetched, but a technique learned through the close examination of dried fruit could lead to a breakthrough treatment to ward off serious depression. More... Copyright © 2008. Fairfax Digital (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933415 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:42:00 +0100 1933415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930377&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_schoolbased_cbt_for_adolescent_depression.htm j Emotion Behav Dis. 2008;doi:10.1177/1063426608326202 School-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Depression: A Benchmarking StudyShirk SR, Kaplinski H, Gudmundsen G. The current study evaluated cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescent depression delivered in health clinics and counseling centers in four high schools. Outcomes were benchmarked to results from prior efficacy trials. Fifty adolescents diagnosed with depressive disorders were treated by eight doctoral-level psychologists who followed a manual-guided, 12session, individual CBT protocol. Referred adolescents presented with high rates of comorbidity, traumatic experiences, and prior suicide attempts. Posttreatment response to school-based CBT (64%) was comparable to results obtained in efficacy trials. On ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930377 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:56:00 +0100 1930377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921181&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcombined_antidepressants_and_psychotherapy_most_effective_fo.htm This study provides strong evidence and reassurance to parents that a well-designed, two-pronged treatment approach is the gold standard, while a single line of treatment is still effective." The Child/Adolescent Anxiety Multimodal Study (CAMS) randomly assigned 488 children ages 7 years to 17 years to one of four treatment options for a 12-week period: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a specific type of therapy that, for this study, taught children about anxiety and helped them face and master their fears by guiding them through structured tasks; A Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class antidepressant (sertraline [Zoloft®]); CBT combined with sertraline; pill placebo (sugar pill).The children, recruited from six regionally dispersed sites throughout the United States,... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921181 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:25:00 +0100 1921181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921182&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_effective_treatment_for_adolescents_exposed_to_trauma.htm Individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) were the only interventions found effective in an evaluation of seven commonly-used approaches to reduce the psychological harm to youth who experience trauma. Evidence for the five other interventions evaluated-play therapy, art therapy, psychodynamic therapy, pharmacologic therapy, and psychological debriefing-was found insufficient to judge effectiveness. The evaluation is one of a series of reviews of community health interventions carried out by the Task Force on Community Preventive Services, an independent, nonfederal group convened by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Task Force recommendations based on the reviews are incorporated in the Guide to Community Preventive Services, which summarizes what is known ab... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921182 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:22:00 +0100 1921182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918182&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fhelping_children_face_their_fears_improves_therapy_outcomes.htm Helping children face their fears may be more productive than focusing on other techniques to help them manage their anxieties, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Chicago. The research, which identified similarities between cognitive behavioral therapy administered in a clinical practice and protocols recommended in common treatment manuals, showed that as children were taught to face their fears, their ability to function increased. The study also showed that children were able to complete exercises exposing them to their fears much earlier than suggested in the treatment manuals. The more children focused on other techniques for managing their anxieties, however, the less improvement they showed in functioni... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918182 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:09:00 +0100 1918182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895532&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_dissemination_of_cognitive_therapy_for_panic_disor.htm In conclusion, cognitive therapy for panic disorder can be successfully disseminated in primary care with a brief therapist training and supervision programme that leads to significant improvements in patient outcomes. (Text has been reformatted for visual clarity; ed.) Source... Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2008 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895532 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:50:00 +0100 1895532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876443&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_the_effects_of_a_mindfulness_intervention_on_ocd.htm J Nerv Ment Dis. 2008 Oct;196(10):776-779 The Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention on Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in a Non-Clinical Student Population. Hanstede MMA, Gidron Y, Nyklicek I. This controlled pilot study tested the effects of a mindfulness intervention on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and tested the psychological processes possibly mediating such effects. Participants with OCD symptoms (12 women, 5 men) received either mindfulness training (N=8) or formed a waiting-list control group (N = 9). Meditation included 8 group meetings teaching meditative breathing, body-scan, and mindful daily living, applied to OCD. The intervention had a significant and large effect on mindfulness, OCD symptoms, letting go, and thought-action fusion. Controlling for changes in "le... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876443 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:25:00 +0100 1876443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865559&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fpatient-fix-thyself-exploring-cbt-at.html While I work on the next installment of the Depression: Will or Wallow? series, I’d like to share a fabulous article about Cognitive-behavioral Therapy with you. In April of 2007, Forbes magazine did an investigation on CBT and whether it was effective or not, titled “Patient Fix Thyself”. It cited several studies as well as interviewed prominent practitioners of the technique, including the gentleman who invented it.Reading the article will give you some much needed background to aid you in understanding my philosophy and how I can advocate will over wallowing for depressives. Patient Fix Thyself, Page 1Patient Fix Thyself, Page 2Read more on this topic:Depression: Will or Wallow? Part IDepression: Will or Wallow? Part IIDepression: Will or Wallow? Part IILike reading The Splintered... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865559 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +0100 1865559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1862891&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fdepression-will-or-wallow-part-iii.html What are the attitudes that keep us from willing our way out of Depression instead of wallowing in it?In my previous articles on this subject (Part I & Part II), I discussed my daughter's own struggles with Depression as well as my own struggles. Today I will focus on the emotionally charged word "wallow". A reader by the name of Eternal Footman took issue with my use of the word "wallow" in reply to Part II. Says he:"I hate the word 'wallow' when used to describe anything having to do with depression so it took me a long time to read your second article (I still haven't read your first)...I won't bore you with the 'wallow' back story now, but I will say that word got thrown at me a lot when I was suffering from undiagnosed depression."My reader's experience isn't too unlike those shared b... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862891 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +0100 1862891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863010&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__effect_of_medication_and_psychotherapy_on_heart_r.htm Conclusions: Our study replicated the finding that increased HR and decreased HRV occur in PD patients. Given the evidence of cardiac risk related to HRV, CBT appears to have additional benefits beyond symptom reduction. The mechanisms of this difference between CBT and sertraline are unclear and require further study. Source...   © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc. Comment:  Concerns about variations in heart rate, palpitations, missed beats, etc, is common in anxiety patients. However, as noted by the authors of this study, lack of variability is a danger signal, not the occasional chaos which is often a product of anxiety. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863010 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:48:00 +0100 1863010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859753&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__discontinuation_of_hypnotics_during_cognitive_be.htm Conclusion: Our study confirmed the efficacy of CBT in both hypnotic-abusing and non-abusing patients with chronic insomnia. The results of this study suggest that tapered withdrawal of third-generation hypnotics during CBT therapy for chronic insomnia could be associated with improvement rather than worsening of sleep continuity. Source + Full text... © 2008 Zavesicka et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859753 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100 1859753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834770&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fdepression-will-or-wallow-part-ii.html This article details events that occurred on Thursday, September 25th, 2008.Like reading The Splintered Mind? Share articles with your friends, link from your blog, or subscribe!.....I love to read your comments so please take time to visit my site. Registration is not necessary. You can even post anonymously. (Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey) The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834770 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1834770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825925&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fwhen-i-dreamed-of-fame-it-was-never-as.html You might think I'd be used to it. After all, I'm on social security disability and therefore constantly receive junk mail for hearing aides and senior citizen discounts. Obviously, at 41 I'm officially over the hill as far as the direct marketing world is concerned. I might as well pick out a cemetery plot and write my own eulogy. Still, when I was contacted to be interviewed for a news report out of Ohio, I was surprised the topic was baby boomers and depression.Baby boomer? "I'm only 41," I replied. "My mother's the baby boomer. ;)"It was close enough, apparently, so the interview was on.Baby boomers, according to Wikipedia, are those Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Technically, this means my mother's not a baby boomer either, but she was born in 1945 so she always considered hers... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825925 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1825925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806475&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_discontinuation_of_hypnotics_during_cognitive_beh.htm Conclusion: Our study confirmed the efficacy of CBT in both hypnotic-abusing and non-abusing patients with chronic insomnia. The results of this study suggest that tapered withdrawal of third-generation hypnotics during CBT therapy for chronic insomnia could be associated with improvement rather than worsening of sleep continuity. Source...     Full text...  () © 1999-2008 BioMed Central Ltd (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806475 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:30:00 +0100 1806475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791722&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fadding_cbt_to_antidepressant_treatment_not_costeffective_fo.htm Research published by Britain's National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) program has added to the evidence base on treatment for adolescents who are clinically depressed. The researchers found that for adolescents with moderate to severe major depression, the addition of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to drug therapy and active clinical care did not improve patients' wellbeing enough for the CBT treatment to be cost-effective. Depression is a major public health concern and there is emerging evidence to suggest that adolescent brain functioning may have an influence on later development. It is characterized by loss of interest in usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure. To avoid recurrence of a patient's depressive state and ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791722 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:59:00 +0100 1791722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1788785&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fdepression-will-or-wallow-part-i.html How my daughter taught me a thing or two about dealing with depressives such as myself.Last month I discussed how my depression almost ruined my 20th anniversary. I gave my readers a peek into my thought processes from the onset of Depression to my victory over it. I had hoped it would convince doubters that I truly do struggle with Depression and, perhaps, it would inspire others to renew their efforts to beat back the black dog.Everybody experiences Depression at one point or another because of a multitude of reasons: Getting laid off at work, not getting the promotion, losing a best friend or dear family member, failing to accomplish an important goal, or letting somebody important to you down, for example. Any one of these events can trigger Depression. And most sane, normal people spe... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1788785 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:30:00 +0100 1788785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782843&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcbt_and_effective_trauma_treatment_for_children_teens.htm Individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing depressive disorders, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder or other trauma symptoms in children and teenagers, according to an extensive review of dozens of studies. However, many clinicians are using other types of therapy, such as art, play or drug therapy, which are not proven to be effective. The findings are published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Cognitive therapy focuses on a person's thoughts and beliefs, and how they influence mood and actions, and aims to change a person's distorted thinking patterns. Behavioral therapy focuses on actions and aims to change unhealthy behavior patterns. Mental Health organizations have estimated that more than 75 percent of U.S. m... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782843 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:33:00 +0100 1782843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1769119&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fto_be_young_and_anxietyfree.htm By ANDREA PETERSEN Last fall, 12-year-old John Morganti was a very anxious kid. He was too scared to ride the bus to school or have sleepovers at friends' houses. He had frequent stomachaches, hid out in the nurse's office and begged his mother to let him skip school. "He would get so scared, he would be in a little ball in the corner," says John's mother, Danielle Morganti, of Pittsgrove, N.J. John was later diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and underwent a treatment known as cognitive behavioral therapy. By spring, he had largely recovered and was happily taking the bus and playing with friends at parties. More... Copyright © 2008 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1769119 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:38:00 +0100 1769119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1769120&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_psychobiology_of_mindfulness.htm CNS Spectr. 2008;13(9):752-756 Psychobiology of Mindfulness Stein DJ, Ives-Deliperi V, Thomas KGF.There is controversy about whether mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy represent a new wave of cognitive-behavioral therapy or a core process in all psychotherapies. One way of conceptualizing mindfulness is in terms of emotion regulation; mindfulness is a strategy aimed at opposing suppression and avoidance. Dispositional mindfulness has been associated with greater activation in prefrontal cortex and greater deactivation of amygdala during affect labeling. A number of rigorous studies of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression have been positive. However, much remains to be discovered about the underlying mechanisms of and clinical indications for mindfulness-based appro... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1769120 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:33:00 +0100 1769120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764191&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_agoraphobia_combined_treatment_and_virtual_reali.htm CONCLUSIONS: Agoraphobia combined treatments including paroxetine, venlafaxine and cognitive-behavioral therapy (with or without VRET) seem to have clear benefits for the patients. VRET seem to be a possible and effective treatment for agoraphobic patients, especially for those with chronic agoraphobia. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source...     Full text... () (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764191 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:32:00 +0100 1764191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704939&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fease_anxieties_with_a_capsule.htm NECN: Ally Donnelly - Millions of people in this country suffer social and panic disorders. Many, turning to a lifelong dependence on prescription drugs. However, researchers in Boston say they may have found a way to treat the disorders in an astonishingly shorter period of time. ....They are combining traditional cognitive psychotherapy with an antibiotic called D-cycloserine or DCS, a drug traditionally used to treat tuberculosis. More... (includes streamed video report) © 2008 NECN and Sausage Labs. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704939 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:54:00 +0100 1704939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696414&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpatients_expectations_influence_psychotherapy_success_long.htm This study looked at the success rate of group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for 49 individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder, and compared this to each patient's expectations from the therapy. The study found that those patients who felt that they were responsible for making progress were more likely to feel the continued benefits of therapy at three-month follow-up than those patients who expected their therapist, or chance factors, to produce the improvement. Lead researcher, Aba Delsignore from Zurich University Hospital, said: "During therapy, most of the patients felt the benefits of CBT and made substantial gains, however individuals' longer term progress varied after therapy had come to an end. "Our study suggests that patients' long-term outcome depends on an individua... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696414 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:01:00 +0100 1696414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660975&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fin_session_with_andrea_allen_phd_cognitive_behavioral_ther.htm Psychiatry Weekly 2008 Jul 28;3(26) Andrea Allen, PhD Q: How early can you tell, and what do you look for to predict, how a patient will respond to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? A: It can be clear that CBT is not working as early as three or four weeks into treatment. I look primarily at whether patients are able to do exposures in session and whether they are able to do homework assignments. If a patient can do those, they will respond to treatment. It may take a few weeks to get a patient acclimated to CBT, but if they are not doing exposures within the first month, the outlook is not promising. More... © 2008 Psychiatry Weekly, LLC (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660975 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:15:00 +0100 1660975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660976&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__sequence_of_improvement_in_depressive_symptoms_ac.htm Conclusions: These results are consistent with Beck's [Beck, A.T., 1984, November. Cognition and theory [Letter to the editor]. Arch. Gen. Psychiatry 41, 1112-1114.] hypothesis that CT and PT have a similar site of action, which when targeted, results in changes in both cognitive and vegetative features. Source... Copyright © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660976 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:12:00 +0100 1660976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631532&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fresearch_confirms_antibiotic_improves_effectiveness_of_psych.htm However, tolerance may become a limiting factor Anxiety is a normal human response to stress, but in some, it can develop into a disabling disorder of excessive and irrational fears, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder. Effective treatments are available and can involve either behavioral therapy or medications. Although "it makes intuitive sense that combining these two treatments would result in even better results," David Tolin, Ph.D. notes that has unfortunately not yet been the case and the majority of the evidence suggests that combined therapy is no more effective than behavior therapy alone, and in some cases can even be less effective. Dr Tolin is one of the three authors of a meta-analysis published in the journal Biological Psyc... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631532 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:07:00 +0100 1631532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596801&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_promoting_walking_as_an_adjunct_intervention_to_gr.htm J Anxiety Disord. 2008 Jul Promoting walking as an adjunct intervention to group cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders-A pilot group randomized trial Merom D, Phongsavan P, Wagner R, Chey T, Marnane C, Steel Z, Silove D, Bauman A. Centre for Physical Activity and Health, Level 2, School of Public Health, the University of Sydney, Medical Foundation Building, 94 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia; Clinic for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress, Bankstown Hospital, and School of Psychiatry, the University of New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Population Mental Health Research, Sydney South West Area Health Service and School of Psychiatry, the University of New South Wales, Australia A group randomized trial of adding a home-based walking program to a standard group c... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596801 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:26:00 +0100 1596801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575629&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_agoraphobia_combined_treatment_and_virtual_realit.htm CONCLUSIONS: Agoraphobia combined treatments including paroxetine, venlafaxine and cognitive-behavioral therapy (with or without VRET) seem to have clear benefits for the patients. VRET seem to be a possible and effective treatment for agoraphobic patients, especially for those with chronic agoraphobia. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575629 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:43:00 +0100 1575629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561258&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcognitivebehavioral_therapy_for_ocd.htm Primary Psychiatry. 2008;15(7):39-42 Andrea Allen, PhD, interviewed by Norman Sussman, MD What are the basic principles upon which cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is based? CBT refers to a general approach to therapy that includes many different therapies (eg, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, rational emotive therapy) that share the same general philosophy and basic principles. These therapies focus on relieving current symptoms. CBT is an active, directive therapy wherein a therapist acts as a patient's coach and collaborates with the patient to determine the goals of treatment and the process. The work outside the sessions is an important part of these therapies. There is a big focus on applying what is learned during sessions to the patient's life. C... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561258 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:42:00 +0100 1561258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1553102&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_cognitivebehavioral_therapy_for_adult_anxiety_dis.htm CONCLUSIONS: Our review of randomized placebo-controlled trials indicates that CBT is efficacious for adult anxiety disorders. There is, however, considerable room for improvement. Also, more studies need to include ITT analyses in the future. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1553102 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:46:00 +0100 1553102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543857&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Finternet_delivered_psychotherapy_effective_for_panic_disorde.htm Online psychological treatment (eTherapy) can be as effective as face-to-face therapy for treating mental health disorders, according to a new study by Swinburne University of Technology researchers. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the study found that therapist assisted eTherapy is highly effective for the treatment of panic and panic-related symptoms. It revealed that when online treatment programs are supported by health professionals they can achieve patient outcomes comparable to best-practice face-to-face therapy. "Mental illness is a growing problem worldwide," said lead author and psychologist Kerrie Shandley. "In Australia, it accounts for 13 per cent of health problems and one in 10 adults report that they suffer from a long-term mental or behavioral proble... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543857 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 +0100 1543857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517132&cid=t_166338_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F310925704%2F This study was conducted with 36 6-13-year-old children in Israel who were diagnosed with ADHD. Results from this study were published last year in Child Neurospsychology [Shalev, Tsal, & Mevorach (2007). Computerized progressive attentional training: Effective direct intervention for children with ADHD. Child Neuropsychology, 13, 382-388.] Participants were randomly assigned to receive 8 weeks of computerized attention training (one hour sessions two times per week) or to a control group. The basic premise of computerized attention training is simple: the program requires children to attend to a variety of computer exercises and to make different responses depending on the stimuli presented. For example, a particularly simple task would require the child to press the space bar each t... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517132 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:50:08 +0100 1517132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508638&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fprogress-report-my-month-as-adhd.html Remember that experiment last month where I was supposed to be analyzing just how Multi-Irons Syndrome affected me? Yeah, me neither.I wasn't able to post my month in review on May 30th because I was racing across I-15 that day. It seemed all of a sudden I was the guy elected to drive two of my daughters to an Irish feis in Scottsdale, Arizona. I would have enjoyed the scenery more if the trip hadn't occurred in the dark. I did get to see quite a bit of wildlife cross my headlights as I broke the sound barrier over the desert floor. (Who needs the Bonneville Salt Flats?) I saw a coyote and a whole herd of jackrabbits. I even saw the Milky Way, which I was relieved to find out was still there. I hadn't seen it in quite some time. Word must have been out, though, that I was coming. I had the... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508638 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +0100 1508638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494534&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Faddition_of_cbt_to_ssri_treatment_doesnt_improve_adolescent.htm This study recruited 208 adolescent patients (11-17 years) with major depression (four symptoms) who attended NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and had not responded to a psychosocial brief initial intervention prior to randomization. The trial was divided into a 12-week treatment phase, followed by a 16-week maintenance phase with follow-up assessments at 6, 12 and 28 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Children and Adolescents. Overall 200 (96%) patients completed the trial to the primary end-point at 12 weeks, 174 (84%) patients were assessed by the 28-week follow-up and 174 (84%) participants were re-evaluated. The study population consisted of a moderate to severely depressed group. The study found no difference in treatment... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494534 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:06:00 +0100 1494534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480747&cid=t_166338_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F301363578%2F Those are the very words that Rep. Ron Peterson (R-Broken Arrow) used to refer to autistic children in a “puff piece” profile distributed by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), according to the May 28th OKC Business.com (the profile can also be read on Nick’s Law and Autism Legislation in Oklahoma). There’s a fight going on in Oklahoma about getting “Nick’s Law”—which would require health insurance policies cover diagnosis, treatment and therapy for autism spectrum disorders — passed. Peterson is quoted as “belittling” treatment for autistic children: Peterson said in the profile that the treatment that would be covered by Nick’s Law is clinically unproven. “The medical profession has stated there’s no reaso... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480747 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:34:21 +0100 1480747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446400&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ffamilybased_cbt_benefits_young_children_with_ocd.htm Although children as young as 5 can be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), few research studies have looked at treatments specifically geared toward young children with this disorder. Now, a new study from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center provides some of the first evidence-based data on a successful intervention for early childhood OCD. According to the study's findings, published the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, children with OCD between the ages of 5 and 8 may benefit from a form of psychotherapy, known as family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), that is uniquely tailored to the child's developmental needs and family context. The overall focus of family-based CBT is to provide both child and parents with a set o... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446400 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:52:00 +0100 1446400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426707&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdcycloserine_enhanced_therapy_a_paradigm_shift_in_anxiety.htm A medication that enhances learning, taken just before an exposure therapy session, may aid cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, say National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded researchers, who adapted the technique from studies in rats. D-cycloserine, is used to "specifically enhance the efficacy of the emotional learning process that takes place in psychotherapy and hopefully make these new emotional memories more robust and long-lasting," explained psychologist Barbara Rothbaum, PhD, an NIMH grantee at Emory University, in an editorial in the March 2008 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. She heralded the new approach as a "paradigm shift." So far, D-cycloserine enhanced psychotherapy has been found effective for social phobia in two studies, and for ob... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426707 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:24:00 +0100 1426707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426709&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fuk_new_guidelines__antidepressants_work_but_evidence_for_.htm A new revision of the British Association for Psychopharmacology's clinical guidelines to help doctors manage patients with depression has challenged the rationale behind the UK government's policy of rolling out cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the preferred treatment for milder depression. According to a comprehensive review of treatments for depression, there is a lack of evidence for CBT being more helpful than other forms of psychological support in mild depression or for its efficacy in severe depression. There is also good evidence for antidepressants being effective in depression, with benefit increasing the more severe the depression. This is contrary to recent reports that antidepressants don't work except in the most severe depression. Dr Ian Anderson, Senior Lecturer and H... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426709 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:13:00 +0100 1426709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419144&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_a_metaanalysis_of_randomized_trials_of_behavioura.htm Conclusions: The results in this study indicate behavioural therapy is an effective treatment for depression with outcomes equal to that of the current recommended psychological intervention. Future research needs to address issues of parsimony of such interventions Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419144 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:04:00 +0100 1419144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1395179&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmaternal_anxiety_improves_cbt_treatment_response_in_anxiou.htm MedWire News: Adolescents with anxiety disorders are more likely to respond to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) comprising a parent-child session if their mother has also experienced a lifetime anxiety disorder, say Dutch researchers. More... © AstraZeneca 2008 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1395179 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:06:00 +0100 1395179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369750&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_mindfulnessbased_cognitive_therapy_for_generalize.htm Conclusion: MBCT may be an acceptable and potentially effective treatment for reducing anxiety and mood symptoms and increasing awareness of everyday experiences in patients with GAD. Future directions include development of a randomized clinical trial of MBCT for GAD. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369750 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:03:00 +0100 1369750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362490&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmultiple_variations_in_single_gene_increase_ocd_risk.htm Several variations within the same gene act together to raise the risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), new Nation Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) research suggests. The gene produces a protein that helps make the brain chemical serotonin available to brain cells. OCD, an anxiety disorder, affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans age 18 or older. Symptoms usually begin sometime between childhood and early adulthood. The rituals and intrusive, unshakeable thoughts of OCD sometimes become severely disabling. Some people respond well to treatment, but others don't. Findings from the new study can help scientists understand the biological aspects of what goes wrong in the brain in OCD and identify molecular targets for new medications. With further research, the findings also could ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362490 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:07:00 +0100 1362490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1358617&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_metaanalysis_of_randomized_controlled_treatment_.htm Conclusions: This is the first meta-analysis of treatment RCTs for pediatric OCD. CBT and pharmacotherapy were the only treatments effective beyond control in alleviating OCD symptoms. CBT showed a greater ES than pharmacotherapy. Previous meta-analyses that included uncontrolled trials exaggerated the efficacy of both treatments. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1358617 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:24:00 +0100 1358617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1338156&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcognitive_therapy_may_be_more_effective_than_grief_counselin.htm Strong feelings of grief are normal and healthy after the death of someone you love but recent research from UNSW suggests that some people grieve for so long that it becomes a significant mental illness. Estimates are that between 10 and 15 per cent of bereaved people experience an intense, prolonged sadness arising from longing or yearning for the deceased - so much so that their overall health is impaired, they withdraw socially, become depressed and even suicidal. As well, there's growing recognition that traditional grief counseling may not help. However, other recent findings suggest that such people can recover with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, an approach already shown to be more effective than medication for a range of psychological problems, including anxiety and traumatic stress.... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1338156 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:25:00 +0100 1338156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327595&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__a_pilot_study_of_sensationfocused_intensive_trea_1.htm This report presents results of a treatment for panic disorder with moderate to severe agoraphobia (PDA-MS) called sensation-focused intensive treatment (SFIT). SFIT is an 8-day intensive treatment that combines features of cognitive- behavioral treatment for panic disorder, such as interoceptive exposure and cognitive restructuring with ungraded situational exposure. SFIT focuses on feared physical sensations as well as agoraphobic avoidance. Preliminary data support the utility of SFIT in improving PDA-MS. The goal of this exploratory study was to further investigate the effectiveness of SFIT and evaluate factors related to treatment outcome, including severity of panic symptoms, gender, comorbidity, self-efficacy, and place of residence (local vs. remote). SFIT was found to be effective... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327595 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:07:00 +0100 1327595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1312478&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__treating_acute_stress_disorder_and_ptsd_with_cbt_.htm Conclusions: The present study confirmed the efficacy of CBT for ASD and PTSD and identified SWT as a promising alternative treatment. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... Copyright © 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1312478 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:03:00 +0100 1312478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306584&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__fiveday_intensive_treatment_for_adolescent_ocd.htm J Anxiety Disord. 2008 Apr;22(3):495-504Five-day intensive treatment for adolescent OCD: A case series Whiteside SP, Brown AM, Abramowitz JS. Mayo Clinic, United States; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States This case series describes the use of an intensive 5-day treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with three adolescents. The treatment is based on traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy consisting primarily of exposures and response prevention (ERP) and involves 10 sessions over 5 days. In addition, the treatment emphasizes instructing the adolescent and the parents on how to conduct ERP at home following the completion of the 5 days of therapy. The treatment is designed for adolescents who do not have local access to mental health practitioners with expe... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306584 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:06:00 +0100 1306584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1305013&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcognitive_behaviour_therapy_may_help_adult_anxiety_disorders.htm By Mike Fillon SAVANNAH, Ga — March 11, 2008 — Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) — a psychotherapeutic approach aimed at modifying negative cognitions, assumptions, beliefs, and behaviours — may be effective for treating certain adult anxiety disorders, according to results of a study presented here at the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) 28th Annual Conference. The meta-analysis found CBT to be particularly effective as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and acute stress disorder (ASD). The advantage of CBT over placebo did not depend on placebo modality, number of sessions, or study year. More... Copyright (c) 1995-2008 Doctor's Guide Publishing Limited. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305013 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:21:00 +0100 1305013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298806&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__no_differences_between_group_versus_individual_c.htm Conclusions: Children improved in both conditions. Choice between treatments could be based on pragmatic considerations such as therapeutic resources, referral rates, and the preference of the parents and the child. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298806 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:16:00 +0100 1298806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296165&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__is_a_combined_therapy_more_effective_than_either_.htm Conclusion: Both the mono-treatments (CBT and SSRI) and the combined treatment (CBT + SSRI) proved to be effective treatments for PD. At post-test, CBT + SSRI was clearly superior to CBT, but differences between CBT + SSRI and SSRI, and between SSRI and CBT, were small. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296165 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:04:00 +0100 1296165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252039&cid=t_166338_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F240040388%2F Conclusions - Barkley's theory has been widely recognized as a significant advance in our thinking about ADHD that helps to organize a vast body of literature and clinical observations about the disorder. As with any theory, it's ultimate value will depend on the amount of new research that it stimulates, and the information that is obtained from those studies. One important point to note is that even if one agress with Barkley's notion that ADHD is fundamentally a deficit of self-regulation, it does not necessarily follow that the interventions he advocates - basically, behavior therapy and medication treatment - are the only approaches to be pursued. Clearly, these are the interventions that currently enjoy the strongest empirical support. They are limited, however, in that neither is c... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252039 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:06:18 +0100 1252039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230415&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flittle_evidence_that_psychotherapy_helps_depressed_elderly.htm By Becky Ham The jury is still out on whether psychotherapy can help older people with depression, according to a new review of recent research. Among the small number of patients studied, there were some signs that cognitive behavioral therapy could help older patients manage their depression, at least compared to those waiting to start therapy. Overall, however, "the findings do not provide strong support for psychotherapeutic treatments in the management of depression in older people," said lead review author Kenneth Wilson, of the University of Liverpool, in England. The review of studies appears in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews like this one draw e... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230415 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:39:00 +0100 1230415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207532&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fadult-adhd-ambitions-4-find-focus-first.html Is there something in your life you'd like to improve? Set a goal and track it with us here.After spending the morning reading Super Tuesday coverage, then walking to the local fire station to vote, then spending 3 hours driving around Salt Lake Valley like a madman sprinkling my children all over the place like seeds, I suddenly remembered I needed to set goals for this week. I say "suddenly" with tongue in cheek because I had previously not remembered what I was going to set as my goal. Monday turned into Tuesday and finally it came to me as I lay in bed pretending to sleep. A quick sticky note later and I could relax and let things go and get back to tossing and turning. Unfortunately, I didn't look at that sticky note before leaping into the world wide web for my morning news fix. But ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207532 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:38:00 +0100 1207532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198042&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fbattered-beyond-blue.html I'm taking a moment out of my hectic evening to reply to an article I read while I was taking a break. My blogging friend, Therese Borchard, a fellow Psych Central Best of the Web Mental Health Blogger, writes Beyond Blue over at Beliefnet. Recently, she wrote about the death of Heath Ledger as I had done. Although her commenters are legion compared to my silent bunch, she, too, was chided and reprimanded for her belief system. Apparently, it upset her a great deal. Therese and I don't see eye to eye on one issue and that is the issue of medication. While Therese advocates the use of pharmaceuticals to abate her Depression, I advocate the use of determination and positive thinking. We both respect each others opinion, but we are apparently alone in this. I have been railed upon time and ti... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198042 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:31:00 +0100 1198042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1191442&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fcriticism-with-cherry-on-top.html As I celebrate this blog's third anniversary, I contemplate my approach to disability and wonder if there's a special place in Hell for drive-by anonymous posters who haven't anything nice to say.Three years ago this month I pulled my weblog out of "I posted a picture today and edited a perl script" purgatory and posted it on Blogger as a form of therapy. I wanted to force myself to learn how to write about my disabilities without feeling sorry for myself or making people uncomfortable. It was a rough first year, but I made my goal by year's end. By the time I found my voice, Blogger found me and catapulted my little blog into A Lister-like status for a few weeks when they featured me on their Blogs of Note page. Suddenly, more people than my mother and mother-in-law were reading what I wr... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1191442 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:46:00 +0100 1191442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187231&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_the_effects_of_cbt_on_moodrelated_ruminative_res.htm Conclusions: These findings suggest that adding CBT to SSRI medication in the presence of active clinical care causes a greater reduction in mood-related ruminative response style in depressed adolescents. This may reduce the risk of future relapse. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... Full text...  (provisional, ) (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187231 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:16:00 +0100 1187231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185891&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fadult-adhd-ambitions-3.html Each week I chart a course for success. I tell myself "This is the last week AD/HD will run my life!" I haven't succeeded yet, but I've come pretty darn close. OK, last week I couldn't have been further from the mark if I had hopped on a jet and flew in the opposite direction. Still, getting myself to think about change is part of the process. Don't let Adult ADD run your life. Pick one thing to work on this week and take the plunge with me. Chart your progress here and let us know how you do.My goal for this week: Be Punctual.Last week I didn't do so well with this goal. Yes, it's not my fault that Bigfoot stole my keys and ran off with my minivan. Not buying it? Would you believe four angry munchkins nailed me to my bed? Nah, my doctor didn't buy that one either, but excuses aside, I do ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185891 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:00 +0100 1185891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1178094&cid=t_166338_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F223087810%2F Neurofeedback is one of the technologies that people often ask us about.  It is a promising intervention in a variety of areas, and has got significant traction in helping kids with ADD/ ADHD. Now, given the significant cost it poses for parents, we need to ask the question: "How Strong is the Research Support for Neurofeedback Treatment of Children with ADHD"? We are honored to present the thoughts of Duke University's Dr. David Rabiner, a leading authority on the field, on that important issue. As a bonus, you will enjoy his detailed description and suggestions of how to design a high-quality scientific study. Without further ado, let's hear Dr. Rabiner speak: --------------------------------------  How Strong is the Research Support for Neurofeedback Treatment of Children... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1178094 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:25:56 +0100 1178094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166445&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fadult-adhd-ambitions-2.html If you have Adult AD/HD, or teenage ADHD, or just annoying ADD, you know how disruptive this quaint little mindblock can be. Each week I set a goal for myself to try to tame the AD/HD beast and push it back into a cage, so to speak. I invite you to set a goal for yourself and chart your progress with us in the comments section.My goal for this week: Be Perfect. Be Punctual.In general, when I know I have an appointment to keep I work to be there. The problem is that I tend to dread downtime. I actually worry about all the things that need to get done before I have to be someplace, envisioning sitting bored somewhere twiddling my thumbs while awaiting my appointment, so I try to get things done before I go. This is called "Putting Four into Three" - the only thing I took away from my time wi... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166445 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:22:00 +0100 1166445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1159576&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpsychotherapy_has_rapid_positive_effect_on_ocd_patients_bra.htm Anterior cingulate cortexImage: © University of MiamiIn a study that may significantly advance the understanding of how cognitive-behavioral therapy affects the brain, researchers have shown that significant changes in activity in certain regions of the brain can be produced with as little as four weeks of daily therapy in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The discovery could have important clinical implications, according to principal investigator Sanjaya Saxena, M.D., Director of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, whose findings are published on line this week in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. "The study is exciting because it tells us more about how cognitive-behavioral therapy works f... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1159576 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:09:00 +0100 1159576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156833&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__changes_in_brain_electrical_activity_after_cbt_fo.htm Conclusions: These findings suggest that effective CBT treatment of PTSD may be accompanied by adaptive changes in asymmetrical brain function. Future studies are needed to confirm our findings. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156833 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:45:00 +0100 1156833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1150739&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fadult-adhd-ambitions-1.html My schedule has become wide open recently due to two of my homeschooled kids going back to public schools. One I'm happy about because she's learning disabled and I questioned my ability to adequately handle her needs. Besides, this six year old did not take to homeschooling well at all. "I want to go to real school," was her mantra. The second child, my nine year old, needed homeschool because she was allergic to No Child Left Behind. I spent all last year teaching her how to read, how to add and subtract, and how to write well. She, I discovered, was one of those functional illiterates. She pulled the wool over all our eyes until I began homeschooling her. What a lot of work that was to get her caught up, but it was worth it. Now she craves a social outlet and since we are in a different... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1150739 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:16:00 +0100 1150739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1112715&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fresearch_on_children_yielding_valuable_clinical_information.htm Jun Yan A wealth of knowledge that's been generated from pragmatically designed, NIMH-funded clinical trials can help clinicians provide evidence-based care for children and adolescents. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work faster than cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating adolescents with depression, but CBT beats SSRIs in effectiveness and safety in treating children with obsessive-compulsive disorder. More... © 2007 American Psychiatric Association (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1112715 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:48:00 +0100 1112715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1107115&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__can_pill_placebo_augment_cognitivebehavior_ther.htm Conclusions: The act of taking a pill placebo may enhance the placebo effect already contained in the effective psychotherapeutic intervention during the acute phase treatment. Theoretically this is an argument against the recently claimed null hypothesis of placebo effect in general and clinically it may point to some further room for enhancing the psychotherapeutic approach for panic disorder. More... Full text...   (provisional, ) (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1107115 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:49:00 +0100 1107115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101710&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fstudy_finds_behavior_therapy_better_than_drugs_for_adolescen.htm A behavioral therapy designed to treat children diagnosed with social phobia helped them overcome more of their symptoms than the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac®), according to a study published in the December 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is characterized by an extremely distressing fear of social situations, of being watched or judged by others, and of being embarrassed. People with social phobia also may have physical symptoms like a racing heart, excessive sweating or blushing, trembling, nausea and other symptoms. Social phobia is more extreme than common shyness and can interfere with a person's ability to function. Children with the disorder avoid everyday activities a... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101710 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:46:00 +0100 1101710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101714&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_empirically_supported_psychological_interventions_.htm Conclusions CBT is the psychological intervention of choice for social phobia. The findings of this review are compared to those of other major reviews and limitations are discussed. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101714 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:08:00 +0100 1101714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096739&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fbehavioral_therapy_can_reduce_tics_and_tourette_syndrome.htm Drugs not the only treatment option At a time when doctors reach for drugs as a first line of treatment for psychological disorders ranging from attention hyperactivity/deficit disorder (ADHD) to bipolar disorder, a review of the reported research indicates that behavioral programs and procedures can effectively reduce the symptoms of tic disorders. Published in the journal Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, the review reports that psychosocial treatments that rely heavily on behavioral procedures effectively reduces tics in people suffering from chronic tic disorders. Generally, administering psychoactive drugs is considered the first viable option to treat tics. However, medications may have limited effectiveness, unwanted side effects, and poor adherence. This review uses eviden... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096739 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:08:00 +0100 1096739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082971&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpsychotherapy_useful_for_treating_ptsd_in_its_early_stages.htm When treated within a month, survivors of a psychologically traumatic event improved significantly with psychotherapy, according to a new study presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) annual meeting. Lead researcher and ACNP member Arieh Shalev, M.D., Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and founding Director of the Center for Traumatic Stress at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem, studied 248 adults with early symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event that had occurred no more than four weeks earlier. His goal was to determine which forms of treatment given soon after the traumatic event can prevent the development of chronic PTSD. Officially, PTSD cannot be diagnosed until four weeks after a traumatic event. However,... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082971 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:11:00 +0100 1082971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1045176&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Finterviewing_tool_helps_identify_best_candidates_for_shortt.htm By Alison Palkhivala MONTREAL, CANADA — November 20, 2007 — A tool designed to direct patient interviews can help clinicians determine which patients are most likely to benefit from short-term cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The interview is predictive whether or not it is carried out by an expert in mental health. More... Copyright (c) 1995-2007 Doctor's Guide Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1045176 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:51:00 +0100 1045176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007607&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fbehavior_therapy_plus_antidepressant_best_for_substance_abus.htm The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac®) combined with cognitive behavior therapy appears as effective for treating depression among teens who also have substance use disorders as among those without substance abuse problems, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. "Adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs) have higher rates of depression (15 percent to 24 percent) than adolescents in the general population," the authors write as background information in the article. "Comorbid [co-occuring] depression is also associated with more severe substance abuse, poorer drug treatment outcomes and higher relapse rates." Paula D. Riggs, M.D., and colleagues at the University of Colorado Denver conducted a randomized controlled trial o... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007607 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:46:00 +0100 1007607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=999546&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Finternetbased_therapy_for_ptsd_shows_potential.htm This study was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. Litz BT, Engel CC, Bryant RA, Papa A. A Randomized, Controlled Proof-of-Concept Trial of an Internet-Based, Therapist-Assisted Self-Management Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Am J Psychiatry 2007 Nov;164:1676-1684   [Abstract] (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=999546 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:25:00 +0100 999546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=999550&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D499634 Explores the use of CBT to treat long term sleep disorders (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=999550 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:50:00 +0100 999550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989926&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__effectiveness_of_a_brief_cbt_for_panic_disorder_w.htm Behav Cogn Psychother 2007;35:613-629 Effectiveness of a Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and the Impact of Partner Involvement Marchand A, Todorov C, Borgeat F, Pelland ME. Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada; Fernand-Seguin Research Centre, Montréal, Canada; Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada A brief treatment for panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) supported by self-help materials may be an alternative choice to standard CBT: this type of program may also help to overcome some of the cost-benefit limitations of standard cognitive behavioural therapy. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a brief cognitive behaviour therapy (7 weeks) for PDA, with and without partn... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989926 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:31:00 +0100 989926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957411&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fbehavioral_therapies_for_the_treatment_of_insomnia.htm Milton K. Erman, MD Insomnia can be a symptomatic complaint or a disorder. When insomnia presents as an uncomplicated symptomatic complaint, ie, transient insomnia associated with travel or stress, the use of a hypnotic medication as a "solo therapy" may not only be appropriate, but advisable. However, when patients suffer from the disorder of insomnia, it is a gross disservice for clinicians to simply provide a medication with no effort made to help patients change perceptions and behaviors that will otherwise play a role in promoting a persistent insomnia condition. More... © 2007 Psychiatry Weekly, LLC (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957411 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:56:00 +0100 957411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957326&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Ftreating-depression-with-placebo.html If you are the type of person that finds anti-depressants or other psychotropics lose their potency over time, maybe they were never effective in the first place.The closest most people come to placebos is their television set. You've seen the plot where the rotating character of the week has a child/spouse/pet with a tragic and untreatable malady in desperate need of an experimental drug. The trouble is nobody knows whether the loving test subject is receiving the wonderful new miracle pill or the sugar pill. Lots of things happen that have nothing to do with the test subject, usually involving a homicidal nurse jealous of being passed up for a promotion from the morgue who exacts her revenge by mysteriously killing vending machine servicemen who are secretly part of a cabal of old high s... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957326 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:55:00 +0100 957326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949724&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fuk__and_now_for_the_good_news_about_therapy.htm The government's commitment finally to provide enough counsellors is a landmark moment in mental health care Richard Layard A decision was taken last week that will transform the lives of millions of people. State-of-the-art psychological therapy will become available to anyone suffering from depression or crippling anxiety disorders. At last, people with mental-health problems will be offered the best possible care, just as they would expect if they had a physical illness. The government's commitment last week is simple and unequivocal. It will implement the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) guidelines for depression and anxiety disorders, which say that everyone who needs it should have access to psychological therapy. More... © Guardian News and Media Limited 2007 (... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949724 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:31:00 +0100 949724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933960&cid=t_166338_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F8%2Fbinge-eating-my-brain-made-me-do-it.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DHave you ever wondered why do people reach for food, any food, when they are under stress? With most people, this stress reaction is mild and episodic. But in others, it is extreme and frequent; they can consume 6, 7, 8 thousand calories in a single day. This syndrome of binge eating has attracted much attention among psychologists for a long time; and now neurobiologists have taken notice as well.What’s going on?I remember from my marathon racing days that at about 18-20 miles I would hit a psychological low. I would be dragging my feet, having lost my motivation to make a new personal best, struggling with my rationalizations that I should just quit, even vowing to myself to never again engage in this idiotic effort. But then I would pop something sweet (cal... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933960 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:37:47 +0100 933960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=919064&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcombination_ofpsychotherapy_plus_prozacreg_best_for_depress.htm A combination of antidepressant drugs and cognitive behavior therapy is the most effective approach when treating teens suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a long-term study led by a Duke University Medical Center psychiatrist. The findings of the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS), published in the October issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, indicate that combination therapy improved depressive symptoms and reduced the level of suicidal thinking and behavior in adolescents. "Depression among teenagers is a significant public health problem and there has been a tremendous need to identify treatments that work and are also safe," said John March, M.D., chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Duke University and lead investigator on t... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=919064 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:29:00 +0100 919064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904621&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_comparisons_of_psychopharmacological_and_psycholog.htm Conclusions: While drug treatment and CBT showed equal efficacy, only in panic disorder the combination of pharmacological and psychological treatment was superior to either treatment alone. For the other anxiety disorders, the evidence for greater efficacy of combination treatment is still not sufficient due to lack of studies. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904621 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:55:00 +0100 904621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=892465&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D498501 Produced by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=892465 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:53:00 +0100 892465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886315&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fall-they-hear-is-blah-blah-blah.html Sometimes explaining our troubles can sound like whining to people who do not share our burdens.Moments before my friend whisked me away to a night of distraction two weekends ago, I jotted down some quick notes. My weekend had been hard. I recorded and produced an album for nine hours on that Saturday, then began ticking early the next day. The ticking lasted for over thirty six hours. In addition to that, my hard drive had burped and lost 195 gigabytes of data a few days before. No utilities I ran could resurrect the data. It was gone. A weekend of deep digging yielded no results. Bad Block City had rezoned my drive. With the last attempt a colossal failure, I could officially sink into blackness. Depression was settling in. Not just because I lost data, but because I was drained and lac... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886315 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:28:00 +0100 886315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=841800&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fadult-adhd-grammas-desperate-plea.html From time to time people will contact me for advice. Sometimes they'll contact me just to reach out to a kindred spirit. Occasionally, however, I receive cries for help. That was the case when "Gramma" emailed me last month. I responded to her in the forums, but I'll repost the correspondence here for your edification and assistance. Since I have not heard from "Gramma" I assume her situation is still not resolved. Perhaps you have words of counsel that can aide her as well...My one grandson is now 22 and was diagnosed ADHD as a young boy. His grade school convnced his mom, my daughter, into putting him into a special school the summer before 7th grade. It was a nightmare. Teachers spent a good deal of the day taking down kids who swore loadly and acted out. We were able to get him out (at... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=841800 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:59:00 +0100 841800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825508&cid=t_166338_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fanxiety-notes-from-couch.html Fulltime parents wake up and hit the ground running. Just like regular working adults. Ever become overwhelmed with all that has to be done the night before? Here are some tips to help you get that mandatory shuteye.Today is going to be a very busy day. I have children to drive all over kingdom come, homeschooling to finish for the day, and then a practice session with my oldest girl before we lay down some tracks for her demo CD. I spent a great bit of yesterday tweaking a new Blues Harp. That was fun. It finally bends and wails as it should, more or less. Now if only I knew how to play it. No, I'm kidding. I'm not worried about that at all.Worry and his big sister, Anxiety, used to be constant companions for me over 15 years ago. I know I'm not very popular for conquering various mental ... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825508 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:20:00 +0100 825508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=815338&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fthe_latest_greatest_treatments_for_ptsd.htm At least in Britain, it's official: psychotherapy works better than medication for PTSD. You shouldn't be too surprised. The last time we covered PTSD (TCPR April 2004) we reviewed the SSRIs and found them to have evidence of only modest efficacy. Now, according to the latest treatment guidelines from Britain's National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), antidepressants are no longer recommended as a first-line treatment, but cognitive therapy is. More... Copyright © 2003-2007 Clearview Publishing, LLC (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=815338 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:20:00 +0100 815338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=786981&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_cbt_amp_relaxation_therapy_equally_effective_for.htm J Consult Clin Psychol. 2007 Aug;75(4):513-22. Specificity of treatment effects: Cognitive therapy and relaxation for generalized anxiety and panic disorders. Siev J, Chambless DL. Department of PsychologyUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US. jsiev@psych.upenn.edu. The aim of this study was to address claims that among bona fide treatments no one is more efficacious than another by comparing the relative efficacy of cognitive therapy (CT) and relaxation therapy (RT) in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder without agoraphobia (PD). Two fixed-effects meta-analyses were conducted, for GAD and PD separately, to review the treatment outcome literatur... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=786981 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:56:00 +0100 786981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=771750&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fare_computers_the_internet_the_future_of_psychotherapy.htm The demand of psychotherapy often exceeds the availability of therapists. Two studies published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics review how modern computer and communication technologies can provide novel opportunities for the provision of stepped care for patients with mental disorders. In a a review and an accompanying editorial by Prof. Isaac Marks and collaborators point out that therapist time is not saved by conducting cognitive behavior therapies (CBT) via e-mail, telephone or video-conference exchanges between patient and therapist in real time. However, time can be saved when treatment tasks are delegated to patient-computer interactions. Many patients may also prefer to access CBT at home by computer for reasons of greater confidentiality, lessening of stigma and r... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=771750 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:22:00 +0100 771750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=771754&cid=t_166338_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fengland__doh_announces_new_schemes_to_improve_access_to_ps.htm The Department of Health has announced eleven new sites for 'Pathfinder' schemes, which will allow people with anxiety and depression better access to psychological therapies specifically designed for their local communities. The eleven successful areas will be providing innovative schemes specifically designed for their local communities, to help individuals to gain quick access to psychological therapy services. This includes a scheme in Derby which will help to tackle the mental health needs of people from black and other ethnic minority communities in the most deprived areas of the city. This service will focus on people who are unemployed or in danger of losing their employment. In Salford the project will help women with pre and post-natal mental health problems and providing patient... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=771754 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:56:00 +0100 771754