Does the severity of psychopathological symptoms mediate the relationship between patient personality and therapist response?

Psychotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vittorio Lingiardi ◽  
Annalisa Tanzilli ◽  
Antonello Colli
Keyword(s):  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Therapist Response ◽  
The Relationship

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH A CONSEQUENCE OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-46
Author(s):  
Istatillo Shodjalilov ◽  
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Saoda Igamova ◽  
Aziza Djurabekova
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Neuropsychological Changes ◽  
The Relationship

The incidence of cognitive impairment in TBI is high, depending on the severity. At the same time, psychopathological symptoms in the form of asthenia, increased anxiety and depression are encountered among patients with TBI. The work studied the relationship between cognitive and psychopathological symptoms in patients with TBI using neuropsychological testing on scales.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Dog Ownership, Psychopathological Symptoms and Health-Benefitting Factors in Occupations at Risk for Traumatization

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Lass-Hennemann ◽  
Sarah K. Schäfer ◽  
M. Roxanne Sopp ◽  
Tanja Michael
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dog Owners ◽  
The Relationship

Individuals working in high-risk occupations (e.g., emergency staff) are exposed to high levels of occupational stress including traumatic events. Correspondingly, several studies report high rates of mental health problems among these occupations. Pet ownership has been associated with better mental health. However, to date a study on the association between pet ownership and indicators of mental health in these occupations is missing. The present cross-sectional survey (N = 580) investigated pet ownership, attachment to pets, health-benefitting factors (i.e., sense of coherence, trait-resilience, locus of control) and psychopathological symptoms (i.e., general mental health problems, posttraumatic stress, burnout) in medical staff, police officers, and firefighters. Dog owners and non-dog owners showed comparable levels of psychopathological distress and health-benefitting factors. Compared to cat owners, dog owners demonstrated stronger emotional attachment to their pet. Moreover, a stronger attachment was also linked to higher levels of psychopathological symptoms and lower levels of health-benefitting factors. However, the relationship between attachment to pets and health-benefitting factors could be explained by their overlap with psychopathological symptom levels. Overall, our findings are not in line with the notion that pet ownership generally has a health-benefitting effect. Future studies need to investigate circumstances that modulate positive effects of pet ownership.

scholarly journals Medo de contrair COVID-19: Estudo de validação da Fear of Contracting COVID-19 Scale em adolescentes portugueses

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Given the pandemic circumstances, fear may emerge due to uncertainty, the possibility of being infected by SARS-Cov 2 or infecting others. It may also be associated with psychopathological symptoms and impact quality of life resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The current study aimed to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Fear of Contracting COVID-19 Scale (FCCS) in Portuguese adolescents and analyze the relationship between fear of contracting COVID-19 and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, and with the quality of life of this age group. Method: The sample comprised 269 adolescents (137 boys and 132 girls), aged between 11 and 16 years old, attending the 3rd cycle of basic education. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the FCCS, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the KIDSCREEN-10, as a measure of the quality of life in adolescents. Results: The FCCS revealed, as in its original version for adults, a one-dimensional structure, with good adjustment indicators and good reliability. The fear of contracting COVID-19 was associated with anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms, but it did not show a relationship with the adolescents’ quality of life. Gender differences showed that the girls present higher levels of fear of contracting COVID-19, more anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms, and a worse perception of their quality of life. Conclusions: The Fear of Contracting COVID-19 Scale showed to be suitable for use with adolescents. The fear of contracting COVID-19, although associated with psychopathological symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, does not seem to be related to the quality of life of adolescents.

P–475 The mediator role of infertility-related psychological inflexibility in the relationship between infertility-stress domains and psychopathological symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Carolino ◽  
B Monteiro ◽  
M Cunha ◽  
A Galhardo
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychological Inflexibility ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stress Domains

Abstract Study question Does infertility-related psychological inflexibility play a role in the relationship between infertility-related stress domains and psychopathological symptoms (depression, anxiety)? Summary answer Infertility-related psychological inflexibility mediated the relationship between infertility-related stress domains and depression. There were no effects between infertility-related stress domains and anxiety symptoms. What is known already The emotional impact of infertility may include anxiety and depressive symptoms and these seem to be related to stress. Beliefs about the importance of parenthood (need for parenthood) and rejection of a childfree lifestyle, as well as the impact of infertility in several life areas (social, sexual, and relationship) are conceptually considered two infertility-related stress domains. Although the relationship between infertility-related stress and psychopathological symptoms has been previously recognized, the mechanism underlying this relationship remains undetermined. Psychological inflexibility has been pointed as a core transdiagnostic process contributing to the development and maintenance of several psychological difficulties. Study design, size, duration Cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited through the Associação Portuguesa de Fertilidade (patients’ association). Inclusion criteria were age (18 years or older) and an infertility medical diagnosis. Data were collected online through self-report instruments between June and December 2019. Participants/materials, setting, methods: A sample comprising 287 women pursuing infertility medical treatment (at different stages) completed online a sociodemographic questionnaire, the depression and anxiety subscales of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS – 21), the Psychological Inflexibility Scale - Infertility (PIS-I), and the Fertility Problem Inventory (FPI). Descriptive and correlational analyses were computed through SPSS v. 26, and path analyses were estimated in AMOS (v. 24) with bootstrap procedures (2000 samples). Main results and the role of chance Correlation analyses revealed that FPI domains (importance of parenthood and impact on life domains), depressive and anxiety symptoms were significantly and positively associated with PIS-I. A mediation analysis was conducted to examine whether PIS-I mediated the effect of FPI domains on depressive and anxiety symptoms. Paths showing not to be statistically significant were removed. This model showed a good fit to the empirical data: χ2(4) = 1.59, p = .810, CMIN/DF = .40; TLI = 1.00; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA = .00, 95% CI = .00 to .06. The effect of the importance of parenthood on depressive symptoms revealed to be both direct (b = .03; SEb = .01; Z = 2.46; p = .014; β= .15) and partially mediated by the PIS-I (b = .31, 95% CI = .24 to .37, p = .018). The effect of the impact of infertility in several life areason depressive symptoms was fully mediated by PIS-I (b = .15, 95% CI = .10 to .21, p = .008). This model explained 43% of the total variance of depressive symptoms. No significant effects were found for anxiety symptoms. Limitations, reasons for caution Participants were at different stages of their fertility treatment. Data collection was completed online and this tends to recruit participants with more access to online platforms. Results rely on cross-sectional and self-report data. Wider implications of the findings: Results suggest the relevance of targeting processes encompassing psychological inflexibility, such as cognitive fusion, experiential avoidance, conceptualized self, conceptualized past and future, lack of values clarity, and inability to commit with values-driven actions, in psychological interventions designed for women with infertility. Trial registration number N/A.

Going “Up” to Move Forward: S-1 Bifactor Models and the Study of Neurocognitive Abilities in Psychopathology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Haywood ◽  
Frank Baughman ◽  
Barbara Mullan ◽  
Karen R. Heslop
Keyword(s):  
Structural Models ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Diagnostic Stability ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bifactor Models ◽  
P Factor ◽  
The Relationship

Recently, structural models of psychopathology, that address the diagnostic stability and comorbidity issues of the nosological approach, have dominated much of the literature. Structural approaches have given rise to the p factor, which is claimed to reflect an individual’s propensity toward all common psychopathological symptoms. Neurocognitive abilities are argued to be important to the development and maintenance of a wide range of disorders, and have between suggested as an important driver of the p factor. However, recent evidence argues against p being an interpretable substantive construct, limiting conclusions that can be drawn from associations between p and neurocognitive abilities. Here, we argue for the use of the S-1 bifactor approach, where the general factor is defined by neurocognitive abilities, to explore the association. We use simulation techniques to give examples of how S-1 bifactor models can be used to examine the relationship, and how the results can be interpreted.

Multilevel Approach to Stressors, Coping, and Psychopathological Symptoms

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 262-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Forns ◽  
Nekane Balluerka ◽  
Juana Gómez-Benito ◽  
Teresa Kirchner ◽  
Juan Antonio Amador
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Youth Self Report ◽  
Approach And Avoidance ◽  
Multilevel Approach ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Approach Coping ◽  
The Relationship

A 4-yr. longitudinal study was conducted of the relationship between stressors, coping strategies, and psychopathological symptoms in a group of 447 adolescents. The Coping Responses Inventory–Youth Form and the Youth Self-Report were used to evaluate coping strategies and psychopathological symptoms, respectively. Stressors were identified on the basis of written reports produced by the adolescents and coded using the System of Coding Problems of Adolescents. A multilevel approach showed that scores for externalizing symptoms increased significantly with age. General distress and internalization also tended to increase with age, although without reaching statistical significance. Approach and avoidance coping strategies remain stable across the ages studied. Avoidant coping increases psychopathological symptoms, whereas the influence of approach coping depends on the type of stressor (personal, interpersonal, or nonpersonal).

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