Predictors of adherence to a publicly available self-guided digital mental health intervention
This study aimed to analyze 3 years of user data from the public launch of an empirically supported 12-session self-guided DMHI, to assess overall program adherence rates and explore predictors of adherence. Data from 984 registered users were analyzed. Results showed that only 14.8% of users completed all 12 modules and 68.6% completed less than half of the modules. Users who were younger, had milder depression, had never seen a mental health provider, and who rejected signing-up for weekly program emails completed significantly more modules. Results add to concerns about the generalizability of controlled research on DMH...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mercedes G Woolley Korena S Klimczak Carter H Davis Michael E Levin Source Type: research
Predictors of adherence to a publicly available self-guided digital mental health intervention
This study aimed to analyze 3 years of user data from the public launch of an empirically supported 12-session self-guided DMHI, to assess overall program adherence rates and explore predictors of adherence. Data from 984 registered users were analyzed. Results showed that only 14.8% of users completed all 12 modules and 68.6% completed less than half of the modules. Users who were younger, had milder depression, had never seen a mental health provider, and who rejected signing-up for weekly program emails completed significantly more modules. Results add to concerns about the generalizability of controlled research on DMH...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mercedes G Woolley Korena S Klimczak Carter H Davis Michael E Levin Source Type: research
Predictors of adherence to a publicly available self-guided digital mental health intervention
This study aimed to analyze 3 years of user data from the public launch of an empirically supported 12-session self-guided DMHI, to assess overall program adherence rates and explore predictors of adherence. Data from 984 registered users were analyzed. Results showed that only 14.8% of users completed all 12 modules and 68.6% completed less than half of the modules. Users who were younger, had milder depression, had never seen a mental health provider, and who rejected signing-up for weekly program emails completed significantly more modules. Results add to concerns about the generalizability of controlled research on DMH...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mercedes G Woolley Korena S Klimczak Carter H Davis Michael E Levin Source Type: research
The Importance of Practicing at Home During and Following Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: A Conceptual Review and New Directions to Enhance Homework Using Mhealth Technology
Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev. 2024 Apr 14. doi: 10.1007/s10567-024-00476-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPracticing newly acquired skills in different contexts is considered a crucial aspect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders (Peris et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 56:1043-1052, 2017; Stewart et al. Prof Psychol Res Pract 47:303-311, 2016). Learning to cope with feared stimuli in different situations allows for generalization of learned skills, and experiencing non-occurrence of the feared outcome helps in developing non-catastrophic associations that may enhance treatment outcomes (Bandari...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anke M Klein Annelieke Hagen Lynn Mobach Robin Zimmermann Jeanine M D Baartmans Jasmin Rahemenia Erwin de Gier Silvia Schneider Thomas H Ollendick Source Type: research
Role of interoceptive fear and maladaptive attention and behaviors in the escalation of psychopathology-a network analysis
In this study, we used a network analytical approach to unravel these complex interactions. Specifically, we aimed to identify central symptoms and etiologically relevant factors that might be associated with anxiety and depressive core symptoms. To this end, the following clusters were assessed in 791 adults: interoceptive fear, interoceptive attention, maladaptive behaviors related to bodily sensations, and core symptoms of anxiety and depression. This network was modeled using a Gaussian Graphical Model. Central variables (nodes) were identified using centrality indices and bridge analysis. Self-examination and attentio...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jana Gessner Jan-Ole Schulz Christiane A Melzig Christoph Benke Source Type: research
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19
Cogn Behav Ther. 2024 Apr 9:1-17. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2024.2339315. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis pilot study tested a single-session digital values affirmation for behavioral activation (VABA) intervention. Hypotheses predicted the VABA intervention would be more effective than an active control condition in improving mood, decreasing COVID-19 fear/worry and depressive symptoms, and promoting positively reinforcing behaviors during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were a diverse sample of undergraduate students (N = 296) under a state-wide lockdown. Students were randomized to either VABA, a 10-mi...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mindy M Kibbey Angelo M DiBello Erick J Fedorenko Samantha G Farris Source Type: research
Fear-related associations in children of parents with an anxiety disorder
CONCLUSIONS: Whereas clearly more research is needed, our results suggest that negative associations may qualify as a possible vulnerability factor for children of parents with an anxiety disorder.PMID:38593495 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbtep.2024.101953 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anke M Klein Rianne E Van Niekerk Esther Allart Van Dam Mike Rinck Marc J P M Verbraak Giel J M Hutschemaekers Eni S Becker Source Type: research
Role of interoceptive fear and maladaptive attention and behaviors in the escalation of psychopathology-a network analysis
In this study, we used a network analytical approach to unravel these complex interactions. Specifically, we aimed to identify central symptoms and etiologically relevant factors that might be associated with anxiety and depressive core symptoms. To this end, the following clusters were assessed in 791 adults: interoceptive fear, interoceptive attention, maladaptive behaviors related to bodily sensations, and core symptoms of anxiety and depression. This network was modeled using a Gaussian Graphical Model. Central variables (nodes) were identified using centrality indices and bridge analysis. Self-examination and attentio...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jana Gessner Jan-Ole Schulz Christiane A Melzig Christoph Benke Source Type: research
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19
Cogn Behav Ther. 2024 Apr 9:1-17. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2024.2339315. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis pilot study tested a single-session digital values affirmation for behavioral activation (VABA) intervention. Hypotheses predicted the VABA intervention would be more effective than an active control condition in improving mood, decreasing COVID-19 fear/worry and depressive symptoms, and promoting positively reinforcing behaviors during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were a diverse sample of undergraduate students (N = 296) under a state-wide lockdown. Students were randomized to either VABA, a 10-mi...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mindy M Kibbey Angelo M DiBello Erick J Fedorenko Samantha G Farris Source Type: research
Fear-related associations in children of parents with an anxiety disorder
CONCLUSIONS: Whereas clearly more research is needed, our results suggest that negative associations may qualify as a possible vulnerability factor for children of parents with an anxiety disorder.PMID:38593495 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbtep.2024.101953 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anke M Klein Rianne E Van Niekerk Esther Allart Van Dam Mike Rinck Marc J P M Verbraak Giel J M Hutschemaekers Eni S Becker Source Type: research
Role of interoceptive fear and maladaptive attention and behaviors in the escalation of psychopathology - a network analysis
In this study, we used a network analytical approach to unravel these complex interactions. Specifically, we aimed to identify central symptoms and etiologically relevant factors that might be associated with anxiety and depressive core symptoms. To this end, the following clusters were assessed in 791 adults: interoceptive fear, interoceptive attention, maladaptive behaviors related to bodily sensations, and core symptoms of anxiety and depression. This network was modeled using a Gaussian Graphical Model. Central variables (nodes) were identified using centrality indices and bridge analysis. Self-examination and attentio...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jana Gessner Jan-Ole Schulz Christiane A Melzig Christoph Benke Source Type: research
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19
Cogn Behav Ther. 2024 Apr 9:1-17. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2024.2339315. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis pilot study tested a single-session digital values affirmation for behavioral activation (VABA) intervention. Hypotheses predicted the VABA intervention would be more effective than an active control condition in improving mood, decreasing COVID-19 fear/worry and depressive symptoms, and promoting positively reinforcing behaviors during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were a diverse sample of undergraduate students (N = 296) under a state-wide lockdown. Students were randomized to either VABA, a 10-mi...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mindy M Kibbey Angelo M DiBello Erick J Fedorenko Samantha G Farris Source Type: research
Fear-related associations in children of parents with an anxiety disorder
CONCLUSIONS: Whereas clearly more research is needed, our results suggest that negative associations may qualify as a possible vulnerability factor for children of parents with an anxiety disorder.PMID:38593495 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbtep.2024.101953 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anke M Klein Rianne E Van Niekerk Esther Allart Van Dam Mike Rinck Marc J P M Verbraak Giel J M Hutschemaekers Eni S Becker Source Type: research
Role of interoceptive fear and maladaptive attention and behaviors in the escalation of psychopathology - a network analysis
In this study, we used a network analytical approach to unravel these complex interactions. Specifically, we aimed to identify central symptoms and etiologically relevant factors that might be associated with anxiety and depressive core symptoms. To this end, the following clusters were assessed in 791 adults: interoceptive fear, interoceptive attention, maladaptive behaviors related to bodily sensations, and core symptoms of anxiety and depression. This network was modeled using a Gaussian Graphical Model. Central variables (nodes) were identified using centrality indices and bridge analysis. Self-examination and attentio...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jana Gessner Jan-Ole Schulz Christiane A Melzig Christoph Benke Source Type: research
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19
Cogn Behav Ther. 2024 Apr 9:1-17. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2024.2339315. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis pilot study tested a single-session digital values affirmation for behavioral activation (VABA) intervention. Hypotheses predicted the VABA intervention would be more effective than an active control condition in improving mood, decreasing COVID-19 fear/worry and depressive symptoms, and promoting positively reinforcing behaviors during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were a diverse sample of undergraduate students (N = 296) under a state-wide lockdown. Students were randomized to either VABA, a 10-mi...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mindy M Kibbey Angelo M DiBello Erick J Fedorenko Samantha G Farris Source Type: research
