Abstract: Long-term antidepressant treatment has increased and there is evidence of adverse effects; however, little known about patients’ experiences views this form treatment. This study used mixed methods to examine long-term treatment, including benefits concerns. Data from 180 patients, who were users antidepressants (3–15 years), extracted an anonymous online survey in New Zealand. Participants had completed rating scales the effectiveness antidepressants, levels depression before...

While historically linked with psychoanalysis, countertransference is recognised as an important component of the experience therapists, regardless therapeutic modality. This study considers implications this for training psychologists. Fifty‐five clinical psychology trainees from four university programmes completed anonymous questionnaire that collected written reports experiences, ratings confidence in managing these responses, and supervision regard. The were analysed using a process...

Background: Atypically developing children often present with a variety of sensory processing difficulties which have been proposed to reflect abnormal development pathways integrating sensation and action. A brain system in the process sensorimotor integration is particularly well understood oculomotor system, but no studies date used computerised eye tracking assess movements difficulties. Method: Ten completed battery tasks comprising pro-saccades, anti-saccades, smooth pursuit sustained...

Little is known regarding the experiences of mentoring autistic adolescents. The aim study was to explore process youth participating in community coding programmes through perspective mentors and facilitators. A descriptive qualitative research design used involving focus groups or one-on-one interviews with (n = 5) facilitators volunteering at two Western Australia Victoria. Data were thematically analysed an iterative process. An individual involved piloting discussion guide for...

Young adults (N = 25) who grew up in stepfamilies New Zealand took part narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions stepfather’s personal qualities; warmth and support; discipline issues; his impact family. In addition, a examined five types stories, which ranged from Continuous Positive Regard to Struggle. stepfather—stepchild characterized by stepfather...

Although there is a growing body of research that looks at how adult clients are active agents in their own counseling, little similar the experiences young people counseling. This explores client agency constructed retrospective accounts school counseling experience provided by 22 (aged 16-18). The narrative analysis shows participants as number different ways: asserting choice over whether to see counselor; evaluations counselors; selection or rejection aspects and portraying themselves...

While mental health professionals have focused on concerns about whether antidepressants work a neurochemical level it is important to understand the meaning this medication holds in lives of people who use it. This study explores diversity experience antidepressant users.One thousand seven hundred forty-seven New Zealand users responded an open-ended question their antidepressants. was analysed using content and thematic analysis.There considerable participants' responses including positive...

Abstract Life-story interviews were conducted with 40 young adults, aged between 19 and 29 years, living in New Zealand. The participants from a range of cultural background had experienced parental separation/divorce as children or adolescents. Previous studies have found that the negative effects divorce can carry through into adulthood adult offspring experiencing more mental health problems, difficulty intimate relationships increased rates divorce; whilst other adults function well...

High rates of antidepressant prescribing in Western countries have coincided with increasing doubts about the effectiveness these medications, especially for treatment mild to moderate depression primary care. This narrative review constructs a patient-centered perspective on use, which examines research patients' attitudes antidepressants and their preferences; experiences being prescribed taking antidepressants, as well reasons adherence or nonadherence. Key themes literature suggest that...

Abstract More than 10% of adults are prescribed antidepressants annually in some countries. Recent increases prescribing can be explained more by repeat prescriptions new patients. This raises the question whether addictive. A total 1829 New Zealanders who had been completed an online survey; 44% taking for 3 years and were still them. Withdrawal effects when stopping medication reported 55%, addiction 27%. Paroxetine particularly high rates withdrawal symptoms. Only 1% participants recalled...

Little is known about the courtship period of stepfamily couples. This current study an exploratory investigation preparation couples undertake prior to living. Ninety- nine adults living in New Zealand completed online questionnaire period. The results suggest that are motivated repartner by needs for intimate relationship and associated benefits, although economic resource issues precipitated cohabitation some. Many participants had awareness potential challenges. However, majority did not...

Background: The concepts of transference and countertransference developed within psychodynamic paradigms. While there is an increasing interest by cognitive therapists in the therapeutic relationship, less discussion relevance countertransference. Understanding these may be useful to as part reflective practice, especially regard understanding managing responses.Methods: This article briefly examines from a number different perspectives, including social‐cognitive, attachment, analytic...

AbstractThis study explores how adolescent clients construct the purpose and outcome of counselling. A narrative analysis was performed on interviews with 22 (aged 16–18) who had used a school-based counselling service. The aim to identify outcomes that participants attributed their experience. identified four forms young describe These included 'transformative', 'supportive', 'pragmatic' 'disappointed' narratives. Each form constructed different for Engaging clients' narratives about...

Abstract Stepfamily relationship research has emphasized the stepparent role and relationships between stepparents stepchildren, neglecting study of bioparent-child in stepfamily households. In this study, 28 young adults from stepfamilies participated group interviews, that focussed on their perceptions parental responses childhood situations. A number themes emerged around experienced as hurtful or helpful. These included importance for children attention communication, loyalty, discipline...

Abstract This current study investigates adolescents' and young adults' expectations of parenting by mothers following remarriage. Based on an earlier qualitative parent-child relationships, it was hypothesized that people expect parents to maintain responsibilities, including warmth/support discipline behaviors, towards children It also adolescents adults give them priority relative the stepparent. Sixty-five participants between ages 18 25 completed a questionnaire included stepfamily...

Stepfamilies are a common family form. Despite this, negative stereotypes of stepfamilies, and in particular, stepmothers still exist. This study used qualitative methods to examine stepmothers’ experiences the wicked stepmother stereotype. One hundred thirty-four living New Zealand completed an online questionnaire about their stereotype strategies for coping. The majority reported awareness or identification with salient stepfamily situations. These included situations which they judged...

Siblings of young people with cancer experience significant distress and these effects often exist long after their sibling's treatment has successfully been completed. In New Zealand, many families must travel several hours to receive treatment, some having live away from home for extended periods which can create additional strains. We interviewed 10 siblings pediatric survivors drawn a larger quantitative study, investigate what made siblings' experiences more difficult find out was...