A5030681965- Sleep and related disorders
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Community Health and Development
University of Pittsburgh
2015-2025
Mercy Hospital
2021
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2010-2018
American Psychological Association
2014
National Institutes of Health
2006-2007
Objective: Though conditioned fear has long been acknowledged as an important etiologic mechanism in social anxiety disorder, past psychophysiological experiments have found no differences general conditionability among patients using generally aversive but socially nonspecific unconditioned stimuli (e.g., unpleasant odors and painful pressure). The authors applied a novel conditioning paradigm consisting of relevant critical facial expressions verbal feedback. This study represents the...
Abstract Study Objectives Social media (SM) use has been positively associated with disturbed sleep among young adults. However, previous studies have not elucidated the specific importance of SM immediately before bed. We aimed to determine independent association during 30 minutes bed and while controlling for covariates including total throughout day. Methods assessed a nationally representative sample 1763 US adults aged 19–32. Participants estimated what extent they used in disturbance...
This White Paper addresses the current gaps in knowledge, as well opportunities for future studies pediatric sleep. The Sleep Research Society's Pipeline Development Committee assembled a panel of experts tasked to provide information those interested learning more about field sleep, including trainees. We cover scope epidemiological and development sleep circadian rhythms early childhood adolescence. Additionally, we discuss knowledge insufficient disruption, addressing neuropsychological...
Objectives Disruptions in sleep and dysregulation circadian functioning may represent core abnormalities the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder ( BP ). However, it is not clear whether these dysfunctions are state or trait markers . This report compared phenotypes among three groups: offspring parents with diagnosed at intake / OB ; n = 47), without (non‐ 386), matched control who did have (controls; 301). We also examined association baseline parameters subsequent development non‐ group....
A wealth of scientific knowledge is being generated in sleep and circadian science.In order for us to realize the return on investment such improve health nation, we need disseminate implement research findings into practice.An implementation gap-termed a "quality chasm" by Institutes Medicine-separates possess preventative interventions or healthcare treatments.It frequently reported that time lag 17 years transpires before medical reaches clinical practice.The rapid development new...
Abstract Study Objectives Stigmatized youth experience poorer sleep than those who have not experienced stigma. However, no studies examined the of gender minority adolescents (GMAs). Examining disparities between GMAs and non-GMAs is critical because poor associated with mental health outcomes disproportionately by GMAs. We duration, problems, quality among our sample compared these parameters non-GMAs. Methods Adolescents aged 14–18 years (n = 1,027 GMA, n 329 heterosexual non-GMA, 415...
Although bipolar II disorder is a highly prevalent, chronic illness that associated with burdensome psychosocial impairment, relatively little known about the best ways to treat disorder.Moreover, interventions for management of have been largely unexplored, leaving psychologists few evidence-based recommendations treatment practices.In this article, we provide information interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), an empirically supported I has preliminary evidence supporting its...
Depressed patients with comorbid personality pathology may fare worse in treatment for depression than those without this additional pathology, and be associated superior response one form of relative to another, though recent findings have been mixed. We aimed evaluate the effect on time remission randomly assigned 1 2 strategies determine whether moderated assignment outcome.Individuals undergoing an episode unipolar major (n = 275) received interpersonal psychotherapy (Klerman, Weissman,...
Objectives We conducted a randomized, controlled trial comparing the efficacy of an Integrated Risk Reduction Intervention ( IRRI ) to control condition with objective improving mood stability and psychosocial functioning by reducing cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight/obese patients bipolar I disorder. Methods A total 122 were recruited from our outpatient services randomly allocated (n = 61) or psychiatric care medical monitoring 61). Individuals received treatment assessment,...
Objectives: Adolescence is marked by significant changes in sleep physiology, which provides crucial insights into brain development and health outcomes. However, has been difficult to measure on a large scale due the limitations of polysomnography. Emerging portable devices, like Dreem3 headband (Dreem3), offer scalable accessible alternative, with validation studies adults showing strong feasibility accuracy, but data for adolescents remain limited. This pilot study evaluated acceptability...
Establishing quantitative criteria to distinguish individuals with and without insomnia is important for clinical research applications, but consensus has not yet been reached specific values. The purpose of this study was identify the optimal thresholds actigraphy sleep diary that differentiate older adults (> 60 years) from good sleeper controls.
Soreca I, Levenson J, Lotz M, Frank E, Kupfer DJ. Sleep apnea risk and clinical correlates in patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disord 2012: 14: 672–676. © 2012 The Authors. Journal compilation John Wiley & Sons A/S. Objective: Despite the high prevalence of factors for obstructive sleep (OSA) among individuals disorder, presence sleep‐disordered breathing has not been systematically assessed this population. In study, we sought to determine level OSA a population remitted...
Depression has been identified as the most common condition comorbid to insomnia, with findings pointing possibility that these disorders may be causally related each other or share mechanisms. Some have suggested insomnia and depression a different clinical course than either alone, thus require specific treatment procedures. In this report we examined characteristics of individuals referred an academic sleep center who symptoms those outside context meaningful depression, differences...
As outlined in the social zeitgeber hypothesis, rhythm disrupting (SRD) life events begin a cascade of and biological disruption that may lead to onset affective episodes those vulnerable bipolar disorder. Thus, study SRD is particularly important individuals with this chronic condition. The purpose current was evaluate (i) extent which increased risk recurrence mood episode, (ii) whether associated event conferred an recurrence, after accounting for level threat event.We examined effect on...