A5037632552- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Neurology and Historical Studies
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Child Abuse and Related Trauma
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Memory Processes and Influences
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
King's College London
2016-2022
Norton Healthcare
2021
University of Groningen
2016
University Medical Center Groningen
2016
GGZ Drenthe
2005-2015
Istanbul University
2007
University of Manchester
2007
Alliant International University
2007
Utrecht University
2007
Lund University
2007
According to 19th century French psychiatry and contemporary clinical observations, dissociation pertains both psychological somatoform components of experience, reactions, functions. Because such an instrument was lacking, we aimed develop a self-reporting questionnaire measuring what propose call dissociation. Patients with dissociative disorder other DSM-TV psychiatric diagnoses completed list 75 items that, according experience expert judgment, could reflect instances Separate logistic...
Abstract The objective of the study was to assess reliability and validity a retrospective self‐report measure potential traumatic experiences among psychiatric outpatients. range evaluated includes emotional neglect abuse. Participants completed Traumatic Experiences Checklist (TEC) ( N = 153), trauma questionnaire known psychometric qualities, i.e. Stressful Life Questionnaire (SLESQ), measures somatoform dissociation (SDQ‐20), psychoform (DES). A majority 115) TEC twice, also...
In this study, the prevalence and severity of traumatic experiences as reported by patients with dissociative disorders other DSM-IV psychiatric diagnoses were compared. Furthermore, predictive value emotional, physical, sexual trauma respect to somatoform psychological dissociation was analyzed. contrast comparison patients, disorder severe multifaceted traumatization. Physical predicted dissociation, well. According memories abuse occurred in an emotionally neglectful abusive social...
The exposure of workers in various environments to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was assessed by the determination a marker-metabolite urine. high level 1-hydroxypyrene urine an operator creosote-impregnating plant suggested substantial PAHs. A fast-excreting component with half-life 1–2 days and slow-excreting 16 were found. Preliminary results study among road laying asphalt showed increased levels urinary tar-blended or mix applied. significant increase exposed diesel exhaust...
Abstract In most of the recent scientific and clinical literature, dissociation has been equated with dissociative amnesia, depersonalization, derealization, fragmentation identity. However, according to Pierre Janet several World War I psychiatrists, also pertains a lack integration somatoform components experience, reactions, functions. Some observations contemporary studies have supported this view. Somatoform dissociation, which can be measured Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20), is...
The theory of structural dissociation the personality proposes that patients with complex trauma-related disorders are characterized by a division their into different prototypical parts, each its own psychobiological underpinnings. As one or more apparently normal parts (ANPs), have propensity toward engaging in evolutionary prepared action systems for adaptation to daily living guide actions. Two emotional (EPs) fixated traumatic experience. EPs, predominantly engage related physical...
Using cases of dissociative disorder ( n =50) and other DSM‐IV diagnoses =50), a somatoform dissociation self‐report questionnaire was developed its capacity to function as screening device for disorders analysed. A list 75 items constructed which, according clinical experience expert judgement, could reflect instances dissociation. Statistical analyses revealed the 20 best discriminating items. Stepwise forward logistic analysis detected five group, provided optimal discrimination between...
Spirit possession is a common, worldwide phenomenon with dissociative features. Studies in Europe and the United States have revealed associations among psychoform somatoform dissociation (reported) potential traumatic events. The aim of this study was to explore relationships spirit possession, symptoms reported potentially traumatizing events Uganda. One hundred nineteen persons diagnosed by traditional healers, were compared matched control group 71 nonpossessed persons. Assessments...
Abstract Many traumatized individuals alternate between re-experiencing their trauma and being detached from, or even relatively unaware of the its effects. At first sight one may be inclined to conceptualize detachment from as mental states. However, on closer scrutiny it becomes apparent that in both cases a range cluster states rather than singular state is involved. For example, does not itself exclude joyful, ashamed, sexually aroused, curious at times, can encompass such fleeing,...
Background Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a disputed psychiatric disorder. Research findings and clinical observations suggest that DID involves an authentic mental related to factors such as traumatization disrupted attachment. A competing view indicates due fantasy proneness, suggestibility, suggestion, role-playing. Here we examine whether dissociative state-dependent psychobiological features in can be induced high or low prone individuals by instructed motivated role-playing,...
Abstract Smaller hippocampal volume has been reported in individuals with post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative identity (DID), but the regional specificity of reductions association severity symptoms and/or childhood traumatization are still unclear. Brain structural magnetic resonance imaging scans were analyzed for 33 outpatients (17 DID 16 PTSD only) 28 healthy controls (HC), all matched age, sex, education. patients met criteria (PTSD–DID). Hippocampal global subfield...
Background In accordance with the Theory of Structural Dissociation Personality (TSDP), studies dissociative identity disorder (DID) have documented that two prototypical subsystems personality, "Emotional Part" (EP) and "Apparently Normal (ANP), different biopsychosocial reactions to supraliminal subliminal trauma-related cues these cannot be mimicked by fantasy prone healthy controls nor actors. Methods Arterial spin labeling perfusion MRI was used test hypotheses ANP EP in DID patterns...
Objective The Trauma Model of dissociative identity disorder ( DID ) posits that is etiologically related to chronic neglect and physical and/or sexual abuse in childhood. In contrast, the Fantasy can be simulated mediated by high suggestibility, fantasy proneness, sociocultural influences. To date, these two models have not been jointly tested individuals with an empirical manner. Method This study included matched groups [patients n = 33) controls 32)] were compared on psychological...
The Theory of Structural Dissociation the Personality (TSDP) proposes that dissociative identity disorder (DID) patients are fixed in traumatic memories as "Emotional Parts" (EP), but mentally avoid these "Apparently Normal personality (ANP). We tested hypotheses ANP and EP have different biopsychosocial reactions to subliminally presented angry neutral faces, actors instructed motivated simulate react differently.Women with DID matched healthy female (CON) were (DIDanp, DIDep, CONanp,...
<b>Background:</b> The present study aimed to replicate the results of previous studies concerning development two versions Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire. SDQ-20 evaluates severity somatoform dissociative phenomena, and SDQ-5 is a disorders screening instrument. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-one patients with 45 consecutive psychiatric outpatients other DSM-IV diagnoses completed as well Questionnaire which measures psychological dissociation....