Cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder (CT-SAD) is recommended by NICE (2013) as a first-line intervention. Take up in routine services limited the need to 14 ninety-min face-to-face sessions, some of which are out office. An internet-based version treatment (iCT-SAD) with remote therapist support may achieve similar outcomes less time.102 patients were randomised iCT-SAD, CT-SAD, or waitlist (WAIT) control, each weeks. WAIT treatments after wait. Assessments at pre-treatment/wait,...

Therapist cognitions about trauma-focused psychological therapies can affect our implementation of evidence-based for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), potentially reducing their effectiveness. Based on observations gleaned from teaching and supervising one these treatments, cognitive therapy PTSD (CT-PTSD), ten common 'misconceptions' were identified. These included misconceptions the suitability treatment some types trauma and/or emotions, need stabilisation prior to memory work,...

Many patients are currently unable to access psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and it is unclear which types of therapist-assisted internet-based work best. We aimed investigate whether a novel internet-delivered cognitive therapy PTSD (iCT-PTSD), implements all procedures first-line, trauma-focused intervention recommended by the UK National Institute Health Care Excellence (NICE) PTSD, superior management (iStress-PTSD), comprehensive behavioural treatment...

Background: Randomized controlled trials have established that individual cognitive therapy based on the Clark and Wells (1995) model is an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder superior to a range of alternative psychological pharmacological interventions. Normally involves up 14 weekly face-to-face sessions. Aim: To develop internet version requires less therapist time. Method: An internet-delivered (iCT) described. The internet-version implements all key features treatment;...

Distorted negative self-images and impressions appear to play a key role in maintaining Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). In previous research, McManus et al. (2009) found that video feedback can help people undergoing cognitive therapy for SAD (CT-SAD) develop more realistic impression of how they others, this was associated with significant improvement their social anxiety. paper we first present new data from 47 patients confirms the value feedback. Ninety-eighty percent indicated came...

Trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy is effective in treating posttraumatic stress disorder but non-response rates range between 25% and 50%. Results of previous research on patient characteristics predicting outcome are inconsistent mainly focused demographic diagnostic variables. This study examined whether behavioural predictors poor treatment response can be observed early sessions. It was predicted that greater perseveration, lower expression thoughts feelings weaker therapeutic...

Despite increasing use of social media and the potential benefits for people with anxiety (SA) disorder, little is known about online experience SA. Our study aimed to investigate occurrence cognitive behavioral processes during a series off-line Facebook (FB)-based tasks among individuals high low levels Sixty-one undergraduates or SA were asked FB in laboratory setting, make an post, imagine three ambiguous scenarios. Participants reported higher throughout interaction effect, indicating...

BackgroundAlthough there are effective psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they remain inaccessible many people. Digitally enabled therapy is a way to overcome this problem; however, little evidence on which forms of these therapies most cost in PTSD. We aimed assess the cost-effectiveness STOP-PTSD trial, evaluated two therapist-assisted, internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapies: PTSD (iCT-PTSD) and programme focusing management...

Randomised controlled trials have established that face-to-face cognitive therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (CT-PTSD) based on Ehlers and Clark's model of PTSD is highly effective feasible with low rates dropout. Access to evidence-based psychological treatments insufficient. Several studies shown therapist-assisted treatment delivery over the Internet a promising way improving access behavioural interventions.To develop an version CT-PTSD significantly reduces therapist contact time...

Delivering trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy to patients with PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges. The therapist cannot meet patient in person guide them through work and other treatment components, are restricted carrying out treatment-related activities experiments that involve contact people. Whilst online CBT treatments for have been developed, which overcome some of these barriers they can be delivered remotely, not yet routinely available clinical services...

Abstract Background Social anxiety disorder increases the likelihood of unfavourable outcomes in people with bipolar disorder. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is first-line treatment for social However, have been excluded from studies that this recommendation based on. Method We completed a case series to obtain initial data on whether CBT an acceptable, safe, and effective Results Eleven euthymic participants attended up sixteen three follow-up sessions Participants average 95% offered...

Objective: Although most studies investigating sudden gains in treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report a positive association between and outcomes at the end of treatment, less is known about routine clinical care processes involved their occurrence.This study investigated changes cognitive factors (negative appraisals, trauma memory characteristics) before, during, after PTSD symptom severity.Method: Two samples (N 1 ϭ 248, N 2 234) patients who received trauma-focused...

Background: Working alliance has been shown to predict outcome of psychological treatments in multiple studies. Conversely, changes scores have also found working ratings. Objective: To assess the temporal relationships between and 230 patients receiving trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: Ratings were made by both patient therapist after sessions 1, 3, 5 a course Cognitive Therapy PTSD (CT-PTSD). Autoregressive, cross-lagged panel...

ABSTRACT: This study sought to explore community mental health teams' (CMHTs) experiences of receiving an innovative introductory level training in cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). CMHTs are important providers care for people with problems. Although have many strengths, they been widely criticized failing a shared model underlying practice. Inter‐professional which develops therapeutic models from plan delivery is, therefore, essential. We developing such based on the psychotherapeutic...

Background: Mental contamination is a phenomenon whereby people experience feelings of from non-physical contaminant. Rachman (2006) proposes that standard cognitive behavioural treatments (CBT) need to be adapted here and there developing empirical grounding supporting the concept, although suggestions on adapting treatment have yet tested. Method: A single case study presented man with 20-year history severe resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by mental following...

Guided internet-based psychological interventions show substantial promise for expanding access to evidence-based mental health care. However, this can only be achieved if results of tightly controlled studies from the treatment developers also in other independent settings. This dissemination depends critically on developing efficient and effective ways train professionals deliver these interventions. Unfortunately, descriptions therapist training its evaluation are often limited or absent...

Over the last few decades, effective psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been developed, but many patients are currently unable to access these treatments. There is initial evidence that therapist-assisted internet-based PTSD and may help increase access, it remains unclear which of work best most acceptable patients. This randomised controlled trial will compare a trauma-focussed nontrauma-focussed cognitive behavioural Internet treatment PTSD:...

Face masks are now seen as a key tool in the world’s recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. However, during early stages of outbreak, face mask use United Kingdom (UK) was significantly lower than that countries equally impacted by virus. We were interested to explore whether social cognitions played role levels wearing. A cross-sectional online survey UK adults ( n =908) conducted July 2020. Estimated and thoughts about wearing assessed using measures developed for this study. Participants also...

Most studies examining processes of change in psychological therapy for social anxiety disorder (SAD) have analysed data from randomised controlled trials research settings.To assess whether these findings are representative routine clinical practice, we audit two samples patients who received Cognitive Therapy SAD (total N = 271). Three process variables (self-focused attention, negative cognitions, and depressed mood) were examined using multilevel structural equation models.Significant...

Abstract Background: Little is known about the impact of interpersonal betrayal experiences on mental health. Research suggests a link between and contamination (MC) within some forms obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This study represents an initial exploration that in clinical samples. Aims: A measure for assessing perceptions was developed evaluated (Study 1) order to assess extent specificity any association MC, estimate across common psychological disorders 2). Method: In Study 1,...

Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after traumatic birth can have a debilitating effect on parents already adapting to significant life changes during the post-partum period. Cognitive therapy for PTSD (CT-PTSD) is highly effective psychological which recommended in NICE guidelines (National Institute Health and Care Excellence, 2018) as first-line intervention PTSD. In this paper, we provide guidance how deliver CT-PTSD birth-related trauma baby loss address common cognitive...

Abstract Background: Cognitive therapy, based on the Clark and Wells (1995) model, is a first-line treatment for adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), findings from research settings suggest it has promise use adolescents (Cognitive Therapy Social Anxiety Disorder in Adolescents; CT-SAD-A). However, to be suitable delivery routine clinical care, two questions need addressed. Aims: Can therapists trained achieve good outcomes Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), what are...