A5006905169- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Sleep and related disorders
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Child Therapy and Development
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Workplace Health and Well-being
University of Michigan
2012-2023
Michigan Medicine
2021
Michigan United
2021
Columbia University
2016
Harvard University
2016
Dalhousie University
2016
Massachusetts General Hospital
2016
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
2009-2016
University of Washington
2016
Ann Arbor VA Medical Center
2013
Background "Mindfulness-based" interventions show promise for stress reduction in general medical conditions, and initial evidence suggests that they are accepted trauma-exposed individuals. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) shows substantial efficacy prevention of depression relapse, but it has been less studied anxiety disorders. This study investigated the feasibility, acceptability, clinical outcomes an MBCT group intervention adapted combat posttraumatic disorder (PTSD)....
Background Recent studies suggest that mindfulness may be an effective component for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Mindfulness involves practice in volitional shifting of attention from "mind wandering" to present-moment sensations, and cultivating acceptance. We examined potential neural correlates training using a novel group therapy (mindfulness-based exposure (MBET)) combat veterans with PTSD deployed Afghanistan (OEF) and/or Iraq (OIF). Methods Twenty-three male...
Abstract With the move toward dissemination of empirically supported treatments in Veterans Health Administration (VHA), additional data concerning effectiveness prolonged exposure (PE) among veterans is important. The authors present clinical treatment from with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treated a VHA PTSD clinic (N = 10). demonstrated significant reductions total symptoms pre‐ to posttreatment. Returning conflicts Afghanistan and Iraq other era (Vietnam military sexual...
Sexual and gender minorities are at elevated risk for suicide, yet few studies have examined differences in within many sexual minority subgroups. The purpose of this study was to examine prevalence suicide factors among a wide range orientations identities.Forty-one thousand four hundred twelve college students (62% cis-female, 37% cis-male, 1% transgender/genderqueer) completed wellness screen that included (depression, heavy alcohol use, ideation, attempt).Gender (i.e., transgender,...
Insomnia and nightmares are hallmarks of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sleep disturbances in PTSD negatively impact clinical course functioning. In this open trial, the preliminary effects a combined treatment for insomnia combat veterans with were assessed. Ten participated 10-session group combining cognitive-behavioral therapy exposure, rescripting, relaxation therapy. Participants maintained daily sleep dream diaries completed self-report measures quality symptoms pre-...
Combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among returning veterans, and a serious debilitating disorder. While highly effective treatments involving trauma exposure exist, difficulties with engagement early drop may lead to sub-optimal outcomes. Mindfulness training provide method for increasing emotional regulation skills that improve in trauma-focused therapy. Here, we examine potential neural correlates of mindfulness vivo (non-trauma focused) using novel group therapy...
Objective To examine differences between Black students who do and not screen positive for suicide risk; to describe barriers mental health service utilization (MHSU) among participants with a no current MHSU and; determine if vary by student characteristics. Participants: 1,559 (66% female), ages 18 years older (M = 21 years, SD 2.61) recruited from September 2015 October 2017 across four universities. Method: Participants completed an online survey assessing demographics, risk, MHSU, MHSU....
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students in United States, and percentage reporting suicidal thoughts increasing. Nevertheless, many at risk do not seek mental health (MH) services. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined efficacy Electronic Bridge to Mental Health for College Students (eBridge) increasing at-risk students' linkage MH
We compared videoconferencing and face-to-face (FTF) assessments for veterans seeking a mental health evaluation post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) interview was used in 20 male veterans. There were significant correlations (ranging from 0.74 to 0.92) between the CAPS administered FTF by on all three subscales, as well total severity score. confidence intervals scores indicated statistical equivalence administration videoconferencing....
Recent disasters have incited controversy regarding whether and how Western psychology can contribute to postdisaster mental health care across cultures. Drawing from experience implementing a Haitian–United States collaborative intervention for displaced earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince, we propose that when model is culturally compatible, participants may benefit both indigenous psychological perspectives simultaneously, even if these approaches are not entirely congruent. We...
Most theories of psychotherapy advocate therapist empathy, although little is known about the process. A study, using analogue clinical scenarios, suggests psychotherapists can bridge perceived differences between their clients’ life experiences and own. Ninetythree therapists viewed 5 videotaped vignettes based on actual cases. Each completed a demographic questionnaire, Interpersonal Reactivity Index (M. H. Davis, 1980), vignette response empathy scale, difference measure, reference point...
Evidence-based treatments for chronic low back pain (cLBP) typically work well in only a fraction of patients, and at present there is little guidance regarding what treatment should be used which patients. Our central hypothesis that an interventional response phenotyping study can identify individuals with different underlying mechanisms their who thus respond differentially to evidence-based cLBP. Thus, we will conduct randomized controlled Sequential, Multiple Assessment, Randomized...
ObjectiveHeavy alcohol use has been clearly linked to risk for suicidal behaviors and is also prevalent on many American college campuses. This report uses a large sample of students explore relationships between use, depressive symptoms, suicidality. Methods: A brief suicide screen was completed by 40,335 university at four pariticipating sites. Assessments quantified recent ideation, attempts. Results: Problems from were consistently associated with thoughts attempts in the previous month,...
There has been a marked increase in suicide fatalities among college-age students recent years. Moreover, heavy alcohol use, well-known risk factor for suicide, is present on most campuses. Yet, no prospective studies have examined use patterns college as predictors of suicidal behaviors.Online 40,335 at four universities took place the beginning academic years, 2015-2018. Of these, 2296 met criteria an increased behavior and completed 1- and/or 6-month follow-up evaluation(s). Baseline...