We surveyed members of the public and professionals to assess opinions experiences related recovered memories in Ireland (N = 675). found that memory recovery amongst therapy-goers is relatively common (8%). Likewise, many practitioners (29%) reported some experience with a client recovering most had actually themselves. However, both groups struggled definitions memories: initially reporting inflated figures (19% & 84%, respectively) incorporated normal, non-repression-related mechanisms....

Elevated stress is common among parents of children with disabilities. The parents' perspective and evaluation services have a significant impact on their well-being adaptation to child's disability source information for service improvements. This study explores parental perceptions communication collaboration between health education staff in the context an imminent reconfiguration services.A qualitative was conducted using four focus groups (n = 24) disabilities who attend various...

Differences in emotion regulation strategies usage between Western and East-Asian individuals have been shown to exist. In this systematic review meta-analysis, we aimed synthesize differences similarities of the spontaneous use frequency nine (suppression, reappraisal, acceptance, avoidance, rumination, mindfulness, distraction, expression, self-compassion), individuals. Quantitative comparison studies were identified through snowball searches. Meta-analysis was undertaken with meta package...

Self-compassion is an emotion regulation strategy which may be influenced by culture. This study aimed to examine the levels of two factors Self-Compassion Scale (self-compassion and self-coldness) their associations with cultural values at individual level in Western East-Asian contexts, possible moderating role alexithymia. Data were collected from 397 adults general population living Ireland China. Chinese participants reported more self-compassion less self-coldness than Irish...

Background. The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) is a popular measure of psychopathology frequently used as an outcome measure, but clinicians and researchers have had to rely on normative data based US samples which may not be appropriate for the British population. Objectives. aim was develop culturally relevant outpatient norms BSI that would reflect hypothesized differences between UK population in responding items BSI. Method. demographic were collected 378 patients referred clinical...

Introduction: Patient groups who pose behavioral challenges during dental attendance may be offered more restricted treatment options. Unsuccessful participation with visit tasks and demands has been commonly reported for autistic children. Objectives: This study aimed to examine parental perceptions of difficulties associated oral care children young adults, highlight potential adaptations, identify interventions that will encourage positive experiences attendance. Methods: Qualitative data...

Friendships have a central importance in childhood and adolescence, the friendship demands on girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be higher than for boys. Few previous studies examined experiences of from perspective ASD. A qualitative focus group methodology was used ten adolescent confirmed diagnosis The results indicate high to participants, themes emerging about establishment, how friendships transcend contexts, experience conflict friendships, loss. role social media mobile...

Abstract Eye gaze is widely recognised as an important element in managing social interactions, receiving information from others and communicating about ourselves. Atypical eye one of the characteristic hallmarks autism. Experimental research has contributed significantly to our knowledge eye-gaze autism, however, there a lack exploring how autistic individuals describe understand phenomenological experience eye-contact. The current study explores subjective deliberate self-conscious...

The study and measurement of alexithymia - a trait marked by difficulty identifying describing feelings can be improved incorporating objective measures to supplement self-report scales. Alexithymia Provoked Response Questionnaire (APRQ) is an observer-rated tool that shows promise yet time-consuming administer. present aimed assess the feasibility computer administration scoring APRQ. Further, APRQ's association with verbal IQ emotional vocabulary use was examined, as relationship between...

A number of studies have shown that patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder do not universally regard their obsessions as either senseless or unlikely to happen. This is particular significance for the current cognitive-behavioural model OCD, which based on notion are ego-dystonic. study examined appraisal by a group OCD (n=63). Participants completed paper and pencil task in they had appraise range intrusive thoughts contamination fears two variables: senselessness likelihood The...

This study examined alternative methods for detecting alexithymia to the Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20) by comparing emotional linguistic performance of ASD and NT samples (n = 32 in each) on Provoked Responses Questionnaire (APRQ). We utilised both LIWC tidytext approaches analysis. The results indicate sample used significantly fewer affective words response emotionally stimulating scenarios had less granularity. Affective word use was correlated with symptomatology but not TAS-20...

Abstract Family‐based treatment (FBT) is an evidence‐based for adolescent eating disorders that incorporates many principles from family therapy. It uses the externalisation of anorexic thoughts and behaviours to separate person anorexia nervosa (AN) through language metaphor. Little known about how clinicians understand, conceptualise support families externalise. Semi‐structured interviews conducted with FBT‐trained working in child mental health services were analysed using thematic...

Accessible summary Dementia is an illness of the brain. It can make people forgetful and confused. We talked to staff about what it like support with dementia. They told us that working dementia upsetting for family, friends staff. Abstract Background Living challenging, but poses unique difficulties intellectual disability. The process also challenging carers friends. Materials Methods This study explores impact on direct care using a focus group methodology. Thematic analysis was used...

Purpose Mentalization-based treatment (MBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to increase mentalizing capacity. The purpose of this meta-ethnography was synthesize the available qualitative literature on MBT allow for more thorough understanding lived experience those who have undergone therapy. Design/methodology/approach A systematic search seven databases carried out. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme used appraise papers suitable inclusion. data were synthesized using...