A5032467724- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Digital Games and Media
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
University of Virginia
2016-2025
University of Virginia Health System
2005-2023
Wake Forest University
2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
2011-2014
University Medical Center Freiburg
2014
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2007-2011
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2011
Westminster College - Missouri
2011
University of North Texas
2011
Psychiatric Medical Center
2004
Objective: Severe drinking can cause serious morbidity and death. Because the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) is an important regulator of neuronal 5-HT function, allelic differences at that gene may modulate severity alcohol consumption predict therapeutic response to 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, ondansetron. Method: The authors randomized 283 alcoholics by genotype in 5′-regulatory region 5-HTT (LL/LS/SS), with additional genotyping for another functional single-nucleotide polymorphism (T/G),...
No medication has been established as an efficacious treatment for cocaine dependence. We hypothesized that dual modulation of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine system by topiramate-a glutamate receptor antagonist and γ-aminobutyric acid agonist-would result in dependence compared with placebo.To determine efficacy topiramate vs placebo a dependence.Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, 12-week trial 142 cocaine-dependent adults clinical research facilities at University Virginia...
Research on hypersexual behavior consisting of excessive and uncontrollable sexual fantasies, urges, has increased in recent years. Although no formal diagnosis for exists, criteria were proposed Hypersexual Disorder (HD) possible inclusion the DSM-5 (Kafka, 2010). The present article aims to (a) review extant measures behavior, (b) compare items existing HD, (c) evaluate which best reflect criteria. We 32 measures, fall into 3 categories: clinical interviews, self-report general symptoms,...
OBJECTIVE—The intensive treatment of diabetes to achieve strict glycemic control is a common clinical goal, but it associated with an increased incidence hypoglycemia. Becoming hypoglycemic while driving hazardous condition and may lead greater mishaps. This study investigated whether risk mishaps correlates such relationship. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—During routine visits specialty clinics in seven U.S. four European cities, consecutive adults type 1 diabetes, 2 nondiabetic spouse...
<i>Background:</i> Childhood constipation is a common problem, accounting for 3% of visits to pediatric clinics and 30% gastroenterologists. Estimates the prevalence childhood vary from 0.3% 28% with younger children being affected most often. We were unable find any studies that specifically examine causes in young children. Our objective study was determine precipitants during early childhood. <i>Methods:</i> Findings 125 families visiting their primary care physician first time child aged...
<i>Background:</i> Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a 3- to 4-fold increase in both driving-related accidents and injuries. Methylphenidate (MPH) the most commonly prescribed psychostimulant medication for ADHD. It has been demonstrated improve performance on driving simulator. This study investigated whether once-daily, long-acting, osmotic, controlled-release MPH formulation improves of ADHD adolescents while their own car an actual road segment....
Background: Psychological factors such as motivation to change and self-efficacy influence drinking outcomes in alcohol-dependent individuals who are enrolled pharmacobehavioral studies. Previous results from our research clinic indicated that initial stage of heavy drinkers a trial was significantly associated with alcohol consumption. However, overall empirical findings regarding the consistency extent connection between motivational behavior mixed. This may be part because impact changes...
Objectives We assessed severely and persistently depressed patients’ interpersonal self‐efficacy, problems, goals, plus changes in functioning depression during 20 weeks of group therapy. Method Outpatients (32 female, 26 male, mean age = 45 years) completed circumplex measures efficacy, problems before completing manualized therapy, which we regularly style. Results Compared to normative samples, patients lacked agency, including less self‐efficacy for expressive/assertive actions; stronger...
AbstractAlthough initial research on treatment for hypersexual behavior has had promising results, there been little work that explicates the theoretical rationale various strategies. Self-forgiveness may be one strategy to help individuals with through maladaptive shame and guilt. The present study explored role of self-forgiveness in behavior. Participants (N = 187) reported a time which they violated their sexual values completed measures self-forgiveness, shame/guilt, was negatively...
Physician behaviors that undermine a culture of safety have gained increasing attention as health-care organizations strive to create and reduce medical errors. We developed, implemented, assessed course teach physicians skills regarding effective coping interpersonal communication present our results outcomes.We examined professional development program specifically designed address unprofessional or distressed physicians, we evaluated the impact on burnout, quality life, emotional flooding...
The fear of death and dying is a multifaceted prevalent source human distress that can cause significant psychological existential distress, especially at the end life. Analysing current therapeutic approaches to this issue identify promising modalities knowledge gaps could improve life experiences reduce suffering. In systematically constructed review, we analyse recent literature explore treatments for thanatophobia. Effective intervention strategies do exist, but all have practical...
Background: Decreases in drinking behavior prior to treatment onset often occur pharmacotherapy trials for alcohol dependence. We propose that these decreases are associated with both trait and state factors operating before initiation of influence participants’ expectation or perception future outcome. While typically include personality traits, can readiness change severity at screening. Understanding the characteristics changes early process entering improve clinical outcomes. Our goal...