A5090864614- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Sleep and related disorders
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Data Analysis and Archiving
- Health Policy Implementation Science
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2020-2025
University of Bremen
2024-2025
Hologic (Germany)
2025
Universität Hamburg
2014-2024
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2014-2024
LMU Klinikum
2020-2024
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
2010-2013
Giessen School of Theology
2010
Abstract Introduction Self-help is increasingly accepted for the treatment of mental disorders, including psychosis, as both a provisional first step and way to bridge large gap. Though mindfulness-based interventions do not belong line strategies in psychosis randomized controlled trials are lacking, encouraging preliminary findings speak usefulness this approach. For present study, we examined whether patients with benefit from mindfulness bibliotherapy. Methods A sample 90 (including...
While Open Science practices are highly desirable to advance the credibility and accessibility of knowledge gained through research, they not as common in clinical psychology many might hope. This paper presents an overview how implement procedures psychotherapy research. We will address frequently encountered challenges present different ways deal with sensitive topics within specific field. steps towards while planning a study, during data collection preparation publication, for...
Perfectionism has been suggested as a risk factor relevant to multiple psychological disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders (ED). However, it remains unclear how perfectionism contributes general specific psychopathology. Disorder-specific processes (e.g. body dissatisfaction, responsibility) between subsequent symptoms may offer an explanation. The current study examined longitudinal associations perfectionism, dissatisfaction or responsibility, of ED...
Cognitive-behavioural theories propose that attentional biases contribute to the development and maintenance of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, research findings have been inconsistent, with some studies supporting vigilance (i.e., rapid orientation toward threatening material) and/or difficulty disengaging from material), others showing either one or neither these biases. These inconsistencies may be related several limitations previous (e.g., no clinical control groups, focus...
Emotional intensity seems to be related the selection of emotion regulation (ER) strategies. Previous studies have focused primarily on intrapersonal ER. In contrast, everyday use interpersonal ER remains understudied, with association between perceived emotional and intra- or intrinsic still unclear. a preregistered study, we used experience sampling method data from community sample individuals in heterosexual relationship (n = 183) who provided reports their daily lives over period 4...
Emotional intensity seems to be related the selection of emotion regulation (ER) strategies. Previous studies have focused primarily on intrapersonal ER. In contrast, everyday use interpersonal ER remains understudied, with association between perceived emotional and intra- or intrinsic still unclear. a preregistered study, we used experience sampling method data from community sample individuals in heterosexual relationship (n = 183) who provided reports their daily lives over period 4...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a very disabling condition with chronic course, if left untreated. Though cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) or without selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) the method of choice, up to one third individuals obsessive-compulsive do not respond in terms at least 35% improvement symptoms. Mindfulness based therapy (MBCT) an 8-week group program that could help OCD patients no only partial response CBT reduce OC symptoms and develop helpful...
Background Many individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) do not receive professional treatment due to various idiosyncratic barriers. Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) is increasingly used narrow gaps, but the efficacy of such interventions without guidance therapists has been well studied. This study evaluated an unguided iCBT that includes third-wave approaches for OCD symptoms. Methods A total 128 self-reported symptoms were randomly allocated either...
According to psychodynamic and cognitive models of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger aggression play an important role in the development maintenance disorder. (Sub-) clinical samples with OCD have reported higher suppression. Patients checking-related symptoms showed a less aggressive self-concept as assessed by Implicit Association Test (IAT). This study aggressiveness self-concepts well possible mediators link between aggressiveness. A total 48 patients 45 healthy controls were...
Although studies on social anxiety and alcohol-related problems are numerous, the exact nature of relationship remains unclear. In present study, we investigate how motive to drink due is associated with hazardous alcohol use over above habitual use, anxiety, outcome expectancies. We also examine which factors define clarify impact type situation. Drinking gender, but not were use. Social increased fear cognitive performance deficits after drinking reduced it. Alcohol was used reduce more...
Web-based interventions have been shown to be effective for the treatment of depression. However, are often complex and include a variety elements, making it difficult identify most component(s).The aim this pilot study was shed light on mechanisms in online depression by comparing single-module, fully automated intervention (internet-based behavioral activation [iBA]) nonoverlapping active control nonactive group.We assessed 104 people with at least mild depressive symptoms (Patient Health...
In recent years, it has been suggested that the modification of dysfunctional posttraumatic cognitions plays a central role as mechanism change in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for stress disorder (PTSD). Indeed, several studies have shown changes precede and predict symptom change. However, these investigated influence on overall severity-despite well-known multidimensionality PTSD. The present study therefore aimed to explore differential associations between conditions PTSD...
Abstract. There is much room for improvement in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The current study introduces a newly developed version Metacognitive Training OCD (MCT-OCD), inspired by self-help intervention myMCT as well MCT group programs other disorders. examines acceptability training. Forty-four patients with received four sessions MCT-OCD addition to inpatient treatment. At post assessment, provided subjective appraisal Analyses revealed high and added value...