Behavioral activation (BA) treatments for depression require patients to increase overt behavior bring them in contact with reinforcing environmental contingencies. This meta-analysis sought identify all randomized controlled studies of BA, determine the effect this approach, and examine differential effectiveness variants. Thirty-four 2,055 participants reporting symptoms were included. The pooled size indicating difference between BA control conditions at posttest was 0.78. For who...

Psychologists tend to report high levels of occupational stress, with serious implications for themselves, their clients, and the discipline as a whole. Recent research suggests that self-compassion is promising construct psychologists in terms its ability promote psychological wellbeing resilience stress; however, potential benefits are yet be thoroughly explored amongst this group. Additionally, while growing body supports key predictor psychopathology, understanding processes by which...

Little empirical research exists about highly effective psychotherapists, and none the factors that mediate acquisition maintenance of superior performance skills (e.g., Ericsson, 1996, 2006; Krampe, & Tesch-Romer, 1993). In full sample, a 3-level multilevel modeling (Level 1: clients; Level 2: therapists; 3: organization types) practitioner outcomes was used to examine contribution therapist treatment effectiveness. Consistent with prior research, in sample (n = 69 n 4,580 clients) it found...

One of the most promising ways to increase well-being is engage in valued and enjoyable activities. Behavioral activation (BA), an intervention approach commonly associated with treatment depression, consistent this recommendation can easily be adapted for non-clinical populations. This study reports on a meta-analysis randomized controlled studies examine effect BA well-being. Twenty total 1353 participants were included. The pooled size (Hedges's g) indicated that difference between...

Abstract In this study, six colors (vivid red, vivid blue, yellow, pale and yellow † ) were manipulated in a simulated study environment to determine their effects on university students' learning performance, emotions, heart rate. It was hypothesized that learning, physiological emotional states would be affected by different private spaces. A total of 24 undergraduate postgraduate students participated study. The dependent variables reading task responses, changes results showed that,...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has demonstrated efficacy and effectiveness for treating mood anxiety disorders. Dissemination of CBT via videoconference may help improve access to treatment. The present study aimed compare the administered in-person a mixed diagnostic cohort. A total 26 primarily Caucasian clients (mean age 30 years, SD 11) who had primary Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, 4th edition text revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnosis or disorder were randomly assigned...

The current study sought to conduct a preliminary investigation of the effectiveness and feasibility novel, self-guided online self-compassion training for reducing psychological distress increasing happiness among psychology trainees.A 6-week cultivation program was developed delivered Australian trainees (n = 37), pre-experimental repeated-measures design used collect change data on self-compassion, happiness, perceived stress, emotion regulation difficulties as well symptoms depression,...

A controlled trial was conducted to evaluate a prevention program aimed at reducing depressive and anxious symptoms in rural school children. Seventh-grade children with elevated depression were selected. Nine primary schools (n = 90) randomly assigned receive the program, 9 control 99) received their usual health education classes. Children completed questionnaires on depression, anxiety, explanatory style, social skills. Parents Child Behavior Checklist (T. M. Achenbach, 1991). No...

Aim To develop and evaluate an evidence-based theory driven program for the primary prevention of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Design A pre-intervention / post-intervention follow up control group design with clustered random allocation participants to groups was used. The "control" received "Training as Usual" (TAU). Method Participants were 45 career recruits within recruit school at Department Fire Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia. intervention a four-hour...

The aim of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness using social media augment delivery of, and provide support for, a weight management program delivered overweight obese individuals during twenty four week intervention.Participants randomly divided into either one two intervention groups or control group. were instructed follow identical weight-management program. One group received within Facebook group, along with network other same in booklet. given standard care. Participants'...

This study examined whether activities of daily living (ADL) mediate the relationship between depression and health-related quality life (HR-QOL) in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). A cross-sectional, correlational research design data from 174 participants who completed Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39), Unified Rating Scale-section 2 (UPDRS-section [ADL]). Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) was used to examine mediator model. ADL significantly...

Background. The major indication for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is pain and disability in the hip. Evidence from state local studies suggests that women may be more disabled than men at time of THA. Whether worse to THA affects outcomes unknown. Objective. To examine differences functional status 1 year a nationally representative Medicare population. Methods. Cohort patients undergoing Data were collected THA, 4 6 months after surgery, surgery. Setting. All recipients older age 65 12...

Abstract Depression is a serious mental health problem, affecting more young people than ever before. This research reports on the short-term effectiveness of an Optimism and Lifeskills Program for preventing depression in preadolescents. A randomised, controlled trial was conducted with students about to make their transition high school, private girls school. Self-report questionnaires were used assess program's effect depressive lonely symptoms, attributional style self-worth, sample 47...

Social support is one of the strongest determinants bereavement outcomes, yet little understood about community’s recognition grief and intentions to provide social grieving persons. A total 476 adults responded an online vignette questionnaire measuring norms supportive intentions. Respondent gender, age, status all had some association with expectations grief, support, perceived helpfulness attempts, opinions toward diagnostic classification grief. Given that most informal, this study...

Background Motor neurone disease (MND) practice guidelines suggest developing interventions that will promote hope, meaning, and dignity to alleviate psychological distress, but very little research has been done. This study begins address this need by exploring the use of therapy with people MND. Dignity is a brief psychotherapy promotes meaning dignity, enhances end life for advanced cancer. The aims are assess feasibility, acceptability, potential effectiveness Methods/design...

The relationships between perfectionism, pathological worry and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) were investigated in a clinical sample presenting for treatment of perfectionism. This study explored the utility perfectionism predicting individuals with elevated GAD (n = 36). Following this, examined whether could predict principal diagnosis full 42). Scores on dimensions Concern over Mistakes, Personal Standards, Clinical Perfectionism significantly predicted among participants after...