Effect of three group interventions on psychosocial functioning in adolescents exposed to interpersonal violence in Chile: A pilot clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: In Chile demand for specialist care following exposure to interpersonal violence (IPV) in youth far exceeds capacity. Group interventions may improve access to care for youth. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of two low-intensity group interventions: Trama Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT); and treatment as usual, Art therapy-based support (ATBS). Outcomes measured were post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, interpersonal functioning and affect regulation. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Participants were 67 Chilean youth aged 13-17 years, victims of IPV on a waiting list to receive specialist individual intervention. METHODS: Using a randomised controlled trial design, participants were randomly assigned to one of the interventions. Self-report measures were completed at 5 timepoints between baseline and follow up eight weeks after intervention ended. Dropout rates and attendance were also analysed. RESULTS: TF-CBT showed significant decreases for PTSD (d = 0.91) and depression (d = 0.77) symptoms, sustained at follow-up with affect regulation problems also showing significant decrease from baseline (d = 0.43). IPT showed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms (d = 0.64) and affect regulation problems (d = 0.66), both sustained at follow-up. ATBS showed statistically significant decrease for PTSD (d = 0.79) and interpersonal problems (d = 0.65) but only change in PTSD was sustained at follow-up. There were no significant differences in dropout or attendance between the interventions. CONCLUSION: Group interventions provide a viable and effective first-phase option for reducing psychological distress in IPV-exposed youth in high-demand contexts. Effectiveness may be further improved through the more active involvement of parents and carers.

Assessing Patient Satisfaction With Metacognitive Training (MCT) for Psychosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.

OBJECTIVES: Metacognitive training (MCT) for psychosis is a group intervention that combines cognitive-behavioural therapy and psychoeducation. It has proven efficacy in reducing psychotic symptoms and correcting cognitive biases implicated in the development and maintenance of psychotic symptoms. However, other outcomes, such as patient satisfaction with the intervention, have not been well studied despite their importance for adherence and overall success. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials was conducted to assess satisfaction with MCT among adults with psychotic spectrum disorders. METHODS: The search was conducted in Ovid Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool were followed, and certainty of evidence was ascertained using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework. The study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023418097). RESULTS: Patient satisfaction was considered the primary outcome in 3 of the 10 studies reviewed. Four studies compared MCT with other psychosocial interventions (a newspaper discussion group, cognitive remediation and supportive therapy), two of which found significantly higher satisfaction with MCT. A high percentage of all patients found MCT comprehensible and considered it an important part of their treatment; they would recommend the training to others and found the group setting advantageous. Most participants expressed high subjective satisfaction or acceptance of MCT. CONCLUSIONS: The authors found evidence that MCT may be associated with high levels of satisfaction in clinical trials whose main objective is to assess patient satisfaction, but more research is needed to consolidate the findings, especially for the extended version of MCT.

Insights and Reflections on Cognitive Behavioural and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies for Adolescent Self-Harm and Suicidal Behavior.

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a global health issue, and a significant portion of individuals with MDD experience Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), characterized by the lack of response to adequately trialed antidepressant medication and therapy. This systematic review aims to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as an intervention for individuals with TRD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We will conduct a thorough search for publications of randomized clinical trials and quasi-experimental studies in MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science databases, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Furthermore, reference lists of included studies will be manually screened for additional relevant articles, with no restrictions on language or publication date. The search will be conducted from the inception of the databases until June 2024. Our PICO-guided research questions are: (1) In adults with Treatment-Resistant Depression, is MBCT more effective than standard care or other active treatments in reducing depressive symptoms? (2) In adults with Treatment-Resistant Depression, does MBCT demonstrate a comparable safety profile to standard care or other active treatments? The quality of the included studies will be assessed independently using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2). This study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as an intervention for Treatment-Resistant Depression, and will employ the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology to appraise the confidence in the evidence. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: Prospero registration ID: CRD42023411978. Registered on April 07, 2023.

Contingency Management for Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment.

INTRODUCTION: Although recreational cannabis use and abuse are expressive worldwide, the comparison of worldwide used psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy, with contingency management in the treatment of cannabis use disorder remains inconclusive. METHODS: We screened all articles published on MEDLINE (via PubMed) published until October 2023 and conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis. RESULTS: Sixteen studies were included, and contingency management intervention likely promotes abstinence outcomes and more negative urinalyses for adults or adolescents with cannabis use disorder. DISCUSSION: This review provides moderate- to high-quality evidence that contingency management can be used to treat cannabis use disorder. However, further trials need to be developed to analyze the quantity of substance use, personal achievements, and operational improvements after treatment.

Homework adherence in mindfulness-based cognitive interventions for female sexual dysfunction: a scoping review.

BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) includes regular home practice of mindfulness exercises as a key means of cultivating mindfulness. Although there are instruments available for measuring homework adherence following cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), little is known about measuring homework practice in MBCT studies for sexual dysfunction. AIM: In this review we sought to investigate which items and instruments are the most used for the assessment of homework adherence in studies evaluating MBCT for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). We also investigated the types of homework used in these interventions. METHODS: Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Embase, and Web of Science) were searched and a total of 30 articles were included in this review. OUTCOMES: Our main findings revealed that there was no gold standard instrument used to assess homework adherence in patients using MBCT interventions for FSD, and that most of the reported studies did not provide information on how they assess homework adherence. RESULTS: Six of the 9 studies for which the articles reported how homework was assessed used only ad hoc measures. Only 3 studies used psychometrically validated instruments. We also found that mindfulness, psychoeducation, and CBT exercises were the most prescribed homework. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: This review uniquely integrates homework adherence measures with studies on FSD that evaluate mindfulness, finding no gold standard for assessing adherence. However, limitations including both MBCT and CBT interventions, limiting generalization to MBCT alone, the predominance of Western-based studies, and the lack of reporting on instruments used to assess adherence, indicating a gap in the field. CONCLUSION: Further studies should consider adapting existing instruments that assess homework adherence in studies of CBT for other psychopathologies or seek to develop new psychometrically validated instruments for MBCT interventions that assess homework adherence.

Cognitive behavioral stress management effectively facilitates neurologic recovery, alleviates mental distress, and elevates health status in acute ischemic stroke patients.

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) relieves physical and psychological burdens in patients with some central nervous system diseases, while its utility in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients is unclear. This study aimed to explore the effect of CBSM on neurologic recovery and psychosomatic health in AIS patients. Totally, 176 naive AIS patients were randomized into routine care (RC) group (n=88) and CBSM group (n=88) to receive a 3-month corresponding intervention. Modified Rankin scale (mRS) scores at the first month after discharge (M1) (P=0.008) and the third month after discharge (M3) (P=0.016) were lower in the CBSM group than in the RC group. The proportion of AIS patients with mRS score >2 at M3 was reduced in CBSM group vs RC group (P=0.045). Hospital anxiety depression scale (HADS)-anxiety score at M3 (P=0.016), HADS-depression score at M3 (P=0.005), and depression rate at M3 (P=0.021) were decreased in the CBSM group vs the RC group. EuroQol-5 dimension scores at M1 (P=0.024) and M3 (P=0.012) were decreased, while EuroQol-visual analogue scale score at M3 (P=0.026) was increased in the CBSM group vs the RC group. By subgroup analyses, CBSM had favorable outcomes in AIS patients with age ≤65 years. CBSM was beneficial to neurologic recovery and distress relief in AIS patients with an education level of middle school or above, and to health status in those with an education level of primary school or uneducated. In conclusion, CBSM benefitted neurologic recovery and psychosomatic health in AIS patients with minor neurological deficits, however, further studies should verify these results with a larger sample size and longer follow-up.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

The aims were (i) to determine the effects of Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on sleep disturbances, pain intensity and disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), and (ii) to determine the dose-response association between CBT-I dose (total minutes) and improvements in sleep disorders, pain intensity and disability in patients with CMP. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and SCOPUS until December 17, 2023. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) using CBT-I without co-interventions in people with CMP and sleep disorders were eligible. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias and certainty of the evidence. A random effects meta-analysis was applied to determine the effects on the variables of interest. The dose-response association was assessed using a restricted cubic spline model. Eleven RCTs (n = 1801 participants) were included. We found a significant effect in favor of CBT-I for insomnia (SMD: -1.34; 95%CI: -2.12 to -0.56), with a peak effect size at 450 min of CBT-I (-1.65, 95%CI: -1.89 to -1.40). A non-significant effect was found for pain intensity. A meta-analysis of disability was not possible due to the lack of data. This review found benefits of CBT-I for insomnia compared to control interventions, with a large effect size. In addition, it was estimated that a 250-min dose of CBT-I had a large effect on reducing insomnia and that the peak effect was reached at 450 min. These novel findings may guide clinicians in optimizing the use of CBT-I in people with CMP and insomnia.

Can cognitive behavioral therapy improve vasomotor symptoms and recurrent depression in postmenopausal women?

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of vasomotor, sexual dysfunction, and recurrent depression in postmenopausal women. METHODS: This prospective, open study evaluated 112 postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms. Sexual dysfunction has cultural, social, biological, and emotional issues and divided into two groups: G1, without depression (n=65) and G2, with recurrent depression (n=47). The subjects underwent 12 sessions of in-person cognitive behavioral therapy and 12 sessions of home-based activity over a period of 6 months. They were evaluated at 3 months following the completion of therapy. Depression, memory, and attention-related functions, as well as climactic symptoms, were assessed using a questionnaire. RESULTS: In the depression questionnaire, the G1 group had a lower initial score than the G2 group (p<0.01). Following 6 months of therapy, both groups had similar improved scores. In the depression questionnaire, the women in group G1 had higher baseline values. In the assessment of vasomotor symptoms, the values in both groups were similar and showed an improvement in vasomotor symptoms after 24 weeks of treatment, but these effects disappeared after the follow-up of 48 weeks in the G2 group. Both groups improved the sexual dysfunction after 24 weeks. CONCLUSION: Cognitive behavioral therapy may be effective in reducing vasomotor symptoms and ameliorate the sexual dysfunction and recurrent depression in postmenopausal women after 24 weeks of treatment.

Effects of bottom-up versus top-down digital cognitive training in older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

INTRODUCTION: Impairments in bottom-up perceptual processing have been associated to the age-related cognitive decline. Digital cognitive training focusing on bottom-up and/or top-down processes have been studied as a tool to remediate age-related cognitive decline. However, the most effective training type and order of application remain unclear. METHODS: One hundred and fifteen older adults were randomly assigned to 40 h of bottom-up then top-down or top-down then bottom-up digital cognitive training or an active control group. We evaluated cognition at baseline, after 20 h and 40 h of training and at follow-up using a mixed-model analysis. RESULTS: Global cognition improved, for the top-down group, after 20 h of training (p = 0.04; d = 0.7) and for all three groups after 40 h. The improvement in global cognition remained five months after the bottom-up/ top-down training (p = 0.009; d = 4.0). There were also improvements in the recall cognitive domain, after 20 h of training, for the bottom-up group and, after 40 h, for all three groups. Gains were observed in verbal fluency after 40 h of training for both therapeutic groups. Processing speed was significantly slower, after 20 h of training, for the control and bottom-up groups and, after 40 h, only for the control group. Emotion recognition improved, after 20 h, for the control group as compared to the therapeutic groups. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that the bottom-up/top-down training has the most endurable effects, which reveals the importance of the order of application of the exercises for gains in cognition in older adults.

The Role of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Pain Therapy: A Narrative Review.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review investigates the roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in enhancing cognitive pain therapy for chronic pain management. The work assesses current research, outlines benefits and limitations and examines their potential integration into existing pain management methods. RECENT FINDINGS: Advances in VR have shown promise in chronic pain management through immersive cognitive therapy exercises, with evidence supporting VR's effectiveness in symptom reduction. AI's personalization of treatment plans and its support for mental health through AI-driven avatars are emerging trends. The integration of AI in hybrid programs indicates a future with real-time adaptive technology tailored to individual needs in chronic pain management. Incorporating AI and VR into chronic pain cognitive therapy represents a promising approach to enhance management by leveraging VR's immersive experiences and AI's personalized tactics, aiming to improve patient engagement and outcomes. Nonetheless, further empirical studies are needed to standardized methodologies, compare these technologies to traditional therapies and fully realize their clinical potential.

Psychological Therapies Used for the Reduction of Habitual Cigarette Smoking Cigarette Consumption: A Systematic Review.

Globally, there are around 1.3 billion cigarette consumers, indicating it to be the second highest risk factor for early death and morbidity. Meanwhile, psychological therapy offers tools based on its different models and techniques, which can contribute to smoking cessation. In this context, this study gathers scientific evidence to identify psychological therapies that can be used to reduce cigarette consumption. A systematic review of controlled clinical studies was conducted, implementing the PRISMA methodology. Search queries were performed with terms extracted from MESH (Medical Subject Headings) and DECS (Descriptors in Health Sciences). Subsequently, the search was queried in the scientific databases of Medline/PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, and PsycNet, with subsequent verification of methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. The selected documents revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy prevails due to its use and effectiveness in seven publications (25%). The cognitive approach with mindfulness therapy is found in 4 publications (14%), the transtheoretical model with motivational therapy in 4 publications (14%), brief psychological therapy in 3 publications (10%), and the remaining 10 documents (37%) correspond with others. Intervention studies refer to cognitive behavioral therapy as the most used in reducing cigarette consumption; in terms of the duration of abstinence, scientific evidence shows beneficial effects with short-term reduction.

Online Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia in Brazil and India: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Lessons for Implementation.

BACKGROUND: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is an evidence-based, group psychosocial intervention for people with dementia, and it has a positive impact on cognition and quality of life. CST has been culturally adapted for use globally. It was developed as a face-to-face intervention but has recently been adapted for online delivery. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of online or virtual CST (vCST) delivery in India and Brazil, emphasizing barriers and facilitators to implementation. METHODS: A single-group, multisite, mixed methods, feasibility study was conducted, with nested qualitative interviews. Primary feasibility outcomes were recruitment rate, attendance, attrition, acceptability, and outcome measure completion. Exploratory pre- and postintervention measures, including cognition and quality of life, were assessed. Qualitative interviews were conducted with people with dementia, family caregivers, and group and organizational leaders following intervention delivery, and the data were analyzed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. RESULTS: A total of 17 vCST group sessions with 59 participants were conducted for 7 weeks, with 53% (31/59) of participants attending all 14 sessions. Attrition rate was 7% (4/59), and outcome measure completion rate at follow-up was 68% (40/59). Interviews took place with 36 stakeholders. vCST was acceptable to participants and group leaders and enabled vital access to services during pandemic restrictions. While online services broadened geographic access, challenges emerged concerning inadequate computer literacy, poor technology access, and establishing interpersonal connections online. Exploratory, uncontrolled analyses indicated positive trends in quality of life but negative trends in cognition and activities of daily living, but these results were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: vCST demonstrated feasibility and acceptability, serving as a crucial resource during the pandemic but raised challenges related to technology access, computer literacy, and long-term implementation. The study highlights the potential of vCST while emphasizing ongoing development and solutions to address implementation challenges.

Non-invasive treatments improve patient outcomes in chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relative effectiveness of various Non-Invasive Treatment Techniques (NITs) in chronic tinnitus management. METHODS: We searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases from the time of data construction to December 31, 2022. According to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, NITs were evaluated, including Aacceptance and commitment therapy (A), Cognitive behavioral therapy (C), Sound therapy (S), Transcranial magnetic stimulation (T), Electrical stimulation therapy (E), Virtual reality therapy (V), tinnitus Retraining therapy (R), general psychotherapy (D), and Placebo (P). The outcome indicators included the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Tinnitus Questionnaire (TQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-anxiety-Depression (HADS-D), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Visual Analogue Scales-Loudness (VAS-L), and Visual Analogue Scales-Distress (VAS-D). Statistical analysis was performed using Stata 14.0 for NMA. RESULTS: This systematic review and meta-analysis included 22 randomized controlled trials comprising 2,354 patients. The treatment effects varied on each scale. For THI, S (86.9%) was the most effective, whereas P (6.5%) was the worst. For TQ, C (89.5%) was the most effective, whereas D (25.4%) was the worst. For HADS-D, A (82.4%) was the most effective, whereas D (9.47%) was the worst. For ISI, A (83.2%) was the most effective, whereas R (20.6%) was the worst. For VAS-L, S (73.5%) was the most effective, whereas E (18.9%) was the worst. For VAS-D, C (84.7%) was the most effective, whereas P (18.1%) was the worst. CONCLUSIONS: The combination of acoustics and cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effectively treat patients with chronic tinnitus. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: How common is the problem? Level 2. Is this diagnostic or monitoring test accurate? (Diagnosis) Level 1. What will happen if we do not add a therapy? (Prognosis) Level 1. Does this intervention help? (Treatment Benefits) Level 1. What are the COMMON harms? (Treatment Harms) Level 1. What are the RARE harms? (Treatment Harms) Level 1. Is this (early detection) test worthwhile? (Screening) Level 1I.

Atenção psicológica às puérperas na maternidade: relato de experiência / Psychological care for postpartum women in the maternity ward: experience report / Atención psicológica a la puérpera en la maternidad: relato de experiencia

OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência de realizar intervenções em saúde mental desenvolvidas com puérperas internadas por razão de pósparto imediato. MÉTODO: Relato de prática profissional sobre a criação e implantação do Programa de Saúde Mental da Recém-mamãe, realizado no período de fevereiro de 2019 a fevereiro de 2024 com mulheres hospitalizadas após o parto, independente da via (cesárea ou normal) em uma maternidade pública do interior paulista. Fundamentada pela Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental (TCC), as ações do programa foram organizadas em um Protocolo de Conduta, para a psicóloga da instituição e elaboração de questionário intitulado "Escala Perceptiva de Experiência do Parto", objetivando abordar sobre a percepção da mulher com relação à sua vivência de parir, bem como, emoções e sentimentos envolvidos no momento, viabilizando um acolhimento mais assertivo de acordo com a demanda da participante. RESULTADOS: As ações do programa basearam-se em escuta qualificada, dando ênfase à narrativa da participante. A atenção à recém-mãe seguiu as seguintes diretrizes de atuação: abordagem com o questionário desenvolvido; atendimento psicológico de acordo com a demanda da participante; interconsulta com médico para tratamento medicamentoso, avaliação com instrumentos de saúde mental; encaminhamentos para serviço de psicologia externo; orientações sobre os aspectos emocionais do pós-parto; entrega de relatório à diretoria da instituição buscando fomentar ações de melhoria no que tange a gestão em saúde. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: A implantação do Programa permitiu um cuidado mais sensível, personalizado e assertivo, promovendo nova dinâmica de atenção à saúde mental materna no ambiente hospitalar.

OBJECTIVE: To report the experience of carrying out mental health interventions developed with postpartum women hospitalized for immediate postpartum reasons. METHOD: Professional practice report on the creation and implementation of the Programa de Saúde Mental da Recém-mamãe (New Mother's Mental Health Program), carried out from February 2019 to February 2024 with women hospitalized after childbirth, regardless of the route (cesarean section or normal) in a maternity ward public sector in the interior of São Paulo. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the program's actions were organized into a Conduct Protocol, for the institution's psychologist and preparation of a questionnaire entitled "Escala Perceptiva de Experiência do Parto" ("Perceptual Scale of Childbirth Experience"), aiming to address the woman's perception in relation to their experience of giving birth, as well as the emotions and feelings involved in the moment, enabling a more assertive reception according to the participant's demands. RESULTS: The program's actions were based on qualified listening, placing emphasis on the participant's narrative. Care for the new mother followed the following guidelines: approach with the developed questionnaire; psychological care according to the participant's demand; consultation with a doctor for drug treatment, assessment with mental health instruments; referrals to external psychology services; guidance on the emotional aspects of postpartum; delivery of a report to the institution's board of directors seeking to encourage improvement actions regarding health management. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The implementation of this program allowed for more sensitive, personalized and assertive care, promoting new dynamics of maternal mental health care in the hospital environment.

OBJETIVO: Relatar la experiencia de realización de intervenciones en salud mental desarrolladas con puérperas hospitalizadas por motivos de posparto inmediato. MÉTODO: Informe de práctica profesional sobre la creación e implementación del Programa de Salud Mental de la Nueva Madre, realizado de febrero de 2019 a febrero de 2024 con mujeres hospitalizadas después del parto, independientemente de la vía (cesárea o normal) en una maternidad del sector público del interior de São Paulo. Con base en la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual (TCC), las acciones del programa se organizaron en un Protocolo de Conducta, para el psicólogo de la institución y la elaboración de un cuestionario denominado "Escala Perceptual de la Experiencia del Parto", con el objetivo de abordar la percepción de la mujer en relación con su experiencia de dar nacimiento, así como las emociones y sentimientos involucrados en el momento, posibilitando una recepción más asertiva de acuerdo con las demandas del participante. RESULTADOS: Las acciones del programa se basaron en la escucha calificada, poniendo énfasis en la narrativa de los participantes. El cuidado de la nueva madre siguió las siguientes pautas: abordaje con el cuestionario desarrollado; atención psicológica según la demanda del participante; consulta con médico para tratamiento de drogas, valoración con instrumentos de salud mental; derivaciones a servicios externos de psicología; orientación sobre los aspectos emocionales del posparto; entrega de un informe al directorio de la institución buscando incentivar acciones de mejora en materia de gestión en salud. CONSIDERACIONES FINALES: La implementación del Programa permitió una atención más sensible, personalizada y asertiva, promoviendo nuevas dinámicas de atención a la salud mental materna en el ambiente hospitalario.

Terapia cognitiva para la prevención del suicidio en militares veteranos / Cognitive therapy for the prevention of suicide in military veterans

Introducción: El suicidio es la principal causa de muerte entre el personal militar veterano activo. Pese a ello, hay pocas terapias que acometan las tendencias suicidas, y el desarrollo de nuevos tratamientos es limitado. En los últimos años se ha propuesto el uso de la terapia cognitiva. Objetivo: Analizar la eficacia de la terapia cognitiva en la prevención del suicidio en militares veteranos. Desarrollo: Se realizó una revisión según la normativa PRISMA. Se consultaron las bases de datos de PubMed, Cinahl, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Complete, Lilacs, IBECS, CENTRAL, SciELO, y WOS. Se utilizó la herramienta Cochrane para valorar el riesgo de sesgo y la calidad de la evidencia se evaluó con GRADE. La terapia cognitiva es eficaz para prevenir el suicidio entre los militares veteranos. El número total de participantes en la revisión fue de 668 individuos. El número de sesiones totales osciló entre 6 y 10 y el seguimiento del programa varió entre 3 y 24 meses Conclusiones: La terapia cognitiva previene los intentos de suicidio entre los militares veteranos con ideas suicidas o un intento de suicidio reciente. También mejora la calidad de vida de los militares y sus familias, así como el patrón del sueño. Reduce la depresión, la desesperanza, el estrés postraumático, la gravedad de los síntomas, el número de suicidios y las hospitalizaciones psiquiátricas(AU)

Introduction: Suicide is the leading cause of death among active veteran military personnel. Despite this, there are few therapies that address suicidality, and the development of new treatments is limited. In recent years, the use of cognitive therapy has been proposed. Objective: Analyze the efficacy of cognitive therapy in preventing suicide in military veterans. Development: A review was carried out following the PRISMA regulations. The PubMed, Cinahl, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Complete, Lilacs, IBECS, CENTRAL, SciELO, and WOS databases were consulted. The Cochrane tool was used to assess the risk of bias and the quality of the evidence was assessed with GRADE. Cognitive therapy is effective in preventing suicide among military veterans. The total number of participants in the review was 668 individuals. The total number of sessions ranged from 6 to 10 and the follow-up of the program varied from 3 to 24 months. Conclusions: Cognitive therapy prevents suicide attempts among military veterans with suicidal ideation or a recent suicide attempt. It also improves the quality of life of service members and their families, as well as their sleep pattern. It reduces depression, hopelessness, post-traumatic stress, symptom severity, the number of suicides and psychiatric hospitalizations(AU)

Therapist-Guided Versus Self-Guided Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To evaluate traditional versus guided cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the use of applications and technological innovations.Data Sources: A systematic search was conducted in the MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane Library databases and included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to March 30, 2023, with no language restrictions. Only RCTs with available text were included, which is valid from the app versus traditional CBT comparison perspective. The search terms were "apps" OR "app" AND "cognitive behavior therapy" OR "self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy" OR "cognitive behavior therapy" OR "CBT" OR "self-guided CBT" OR "iCBT" OR "unguided iCBT."Study Selection: Six RCTs were included in this review.Results: The results of all the studies were positive for the use of applications and the internet, and the findings were encouraging for new methods of guided therapy and the inclusion of technology.Conclusions: There is a need for studies that assess the mental health of individuals using and supporting technology, but these findings are encouraging for the continuation of the research.Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2024;26(2):23r03566. Author affiliations are listed at the end of this article.

Additional cognitive behavior therapy for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether additional Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) combined with conventional therapy improves outcomes for patients with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) compared with conventional therapy alone. METHODS: Two reviewers independently searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov for relevant Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) examining CBT for PPPD which were conducted and published in English from January 2002 to November 2022. RCTs reporting any indicators for assessing corresponding symptoms of PPPD were included, such as Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Two independent reviewers conducted extraction of relevant information and evaluation of risk of bias. The Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool version 1.0 was used to evaluate risks and assess the quality of the included studies, and Cochrane Review Manager 5.3 software (RevMan 5.3) was used to perform meta-analyses. RESULTS: The results of six RCTs indicated that combining additional CBT with conventional therapy significantly improved outcomes for PPPD patients compared with conventional therapy alone, especially in DHI-Total scores (Mean Difference [MD = -8.17], 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI: -10.26, -6.09], p < 0.00001), HAMA scores (MD = -2.76, 95% CI: [-3.57, -1.94], p < 0.00001), GAD-7 scores (MD = -2.50, 95% CI [-3.29, -1.70], p < 0.00001), and PHQ-9 scores (MD = -2.29, 95% CI [-3.04, -1.55], p < 0.00001). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant benefit of additional CBT compared with conventional therapies alone, including Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) (MD = -8.70, 95% CI: [-12.17, -5.22], p < 0.00001), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) (with controlled SSRI: MD = -10.70, 95% CI: [-14.97, -6.43], p < 0.00001), and VRT combined with SSRI (MD = -6.08, 95% CI [-9.49, -2.67], p = 0.0005) in DHI-Total scores. CONCLUSION: Additional CBT combined with conventional therapy may provide additional improvement for patients with PPPD compared with conventional therapy alone. However, more RCTs are needed to support and guide the application of CBT in treating PPPD. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: I; Systematic review of RCTs.

Preliminary Impact of Group-Based Interventions on Stigma, Mental Health, and Treatment Adherence Among Adolescents Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Uganda.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the preliminary impact of group cognitive behavioral therapy and multiple family group-based family strengthening to address HIV stigma and improve the mental health functioning of adolescents living with HIV in Uganda. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed data from the Suubi4Stigma study, a 2-year pilot randomized clinical trial that recruited adolescents living with HIV (10-14 years) and their caregivers (n = 89 dyads), from 9 health clinics. We fitted separate three-level mixed-effects linear regression models to test the effect of the interventions on adolescent outcomes at 3 and 6 months post intervention initiation. RESULTS: The average age was 12.2 years and 56% of participants were females. Participants in the multiple family group-based family strengthening intervention reported lower levels of internalized stigma (mean difference = -0.008, 95% CI = -0.015, -0.001, P = .025) and depressive symptoms at 3 months (mean difference = -0.34, 95% CI = -0.53, -0.14, P < .001), compared with usual care. On the other hand, participants in the group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention reported lower levels of anticipated stigma at 3 months (mean difference = -0.039, 95% CI = -0.072, -0.006), P = .013) and improved self-concept at 6 months follow-up (mean difference = 0.04, 95% CI = 0.01, 0.01, P = .025). CONCLUSION: Outcome trends from this pilot study provide compelling evidence to support testing the efficacy of these group-based interventions on a larger scale. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study is registered in the Clinical trials.gov database (Identifier #: NCT04528732).

Brain structural change associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in maltreated children.

BACKGROUND: Severely maltreatment child is a harmful social factor that can disrupt normal neurodevelopment. Two commonly reported effects of maltreatment are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and brain structural and functional alteration. While Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is effectively used to reduce PTSD symptoms in maltreated children, yet, its impact on brain structural alterations has not been fully explored. This study investigated whether TF-CBT can attenuate alterations in brain structures associated with PTSD in middle childhood. METHODS: The study evaluated the longitudinal effects of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and gray matter volume (GMV) in two groups of children under 12 years old: maltreated children (MC) and healthy non- maltreatmentd children (HC). Structural magnetic resonance images T1 were obtained before and after TF-CBT in the MC group, while the HC group was scanned twice within the same time interval. Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) was used to analyze GMV changes over time. RESULTS: After TF-CBT, maltreated children showed significantly reduced PTSD symptoms. Furthermore, a significant group-by-time interaction effect was observed in certain areas of the Left Temporal, Left Occipital, and bilateral Frontal Cortex, the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum. These interaction effects were driven by a GMV decrease in the MC group compared to the HC group. GMV changes can be predicted with clinical improvement in the left Middle Temporal gyrus, left Precuneus, and Cerebellum. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that TF-CBT intervention in very young maltreated children may have an effect on gray matter. This evidence demonstrates the importance of timely intervention when neuroplasticity mechanisms may be activated.