A5018306201- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Enzyme Production and Characterization
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Compass (United States)
2021
University of California, San Francisco
2017-2019
San Francisco VA Medical Center
2019
University College London
2014-2018
National Taiwan University
2007-2011
Evidence suggests that previous trauma reduces the cortisol response to subsequent stressors. We examined relation of this intrusive memory, and potential moderating roles sympathetic reactions. Pre-existing trauma-related factors cardiac defense were assessed before 58 healthy participants viewed a film. Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) collected pre-, peri- post-film. Intrusive memories about film recorded for week. Cortisol increased whereas sAA decreased after Those with more recent...
The representation of low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in traumatic stress research is important to establish a global evidence base, build capacity, reduce the burden unmet mental health needs around world. Reviews literature up 2002 showed trends toward globalization although LMIC were only marginally represented compared high-income (HIC).To examine nature current research. In particular, we interested extent which is: (1) conducted LMIC, (2) by researchers, (3) accessible...
The current study adopted the trauma film paradigm to examine potential moderators affecting heart rate (HR) as an indicator of peritraumatic psychological states and a predictor intrusive memories. We replicated previous findings that perifilm HR decreases predicted development images further showed this effect be specific rather than thoughts, detail gist recognition memory. Moreover, group individuals showing both atypical sudden reduction in after startle stimulus higher trait...
Treatment for hoarding disorder is typically performed by mental health professionals, potentially limiting access to care in underserved areas.We aimed conduct a non-inferiority trial of group peer-facilitated therapy (G-PFT) and psychologist-led cognitive-behavioural (G-CBT).We randomised 323 adults with hording 15 weeks G-PFT or 16 G-CBT assessed at baseline, post-treatment longitudinally (≥3 months post-treatment: mean 14.4 months, range 3-25). Predictors treatment response were...
Social and occupational functioning deficits contribute to overall disability in hoarding disorder (HD), psychiatric symptoms are likely strong contributors. In turn, social/occupational impairment illness known suicidality. However, few studies have examined the relationship between these factors. We relationships 313 treatment seeking individuals with HD, measuring severity Saving Inventory, Revised functional Activities of Daily Living for Hoarding Disorder (ADL-H). created a composite...
Voluntary recall of trauma is a key element in exposure-based psychotherapies and can trigger spontaneous dissociative responses such as flashbacks, depersonalisation, derealisation. In order to examine the associations between cardiovascular psychological voluntary recollection trauma, individuals with PTSD recalled traumatic memory. Heart rate heart variability were recorded continuously episodes when different forms dissociation experienced during identified. A significant increase...
Hoarding disorder (HD) is a highly debilitating psychiatric that affects 2-6% of adults. Neuropsychological deficits in visual memory, detection, and categorization have been reported HD. To date, no study has examined the relationship between neurocognitive functioning treatment for We aim to determine association outcomes, as well impact HD-specific on cognitive functioning. 323 individuals with HD were randomized 20 weeks peer- or clinician-led group behavioral treatment. 242 participants...
This study compares the effectiveness of approaches used to recruit a diverse sample for randomized clinical trial Hoarding Disorder (HD) in San Francisco Bay Area. Of 632 individuals who inquired about study, 313 were and 231 completed treatment. Most participants heard via flyering (N = 161), followed by advocacy groups 113), word mouth 84), health care professionals 78), online 68), media 11). However, those that advertising methods, such as flyers, less likely complete p .01, while...
The prevalence of smoking among those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is 2–6 times higher than the general adult population. Smoking intensifies PTSD symptoms, which in turn, contribute to heavier and even more difficulty quitting. benefit integrating cessation interventions into treatment has been increasingly recognized. However, current programs are either limited their efficacy or by challenges implementation. This commentary presents a theoretical framework depicting emotion...
Hoarding Disorder (HD) was formally recognized as a mental health diagnosis in 2013. A number of therapeutic methods have been developed and tailored for HD, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused (CFT). The aims this article are threefold: First, to provide description the rationale developing group CFT protocol HD (CFT-HD); Second, introduce theoretical framework, treatment targets, techniques CFT-HD; Third finally, share existing empirical evidence CFT-HD, an...