Robbie Fraser summarises an overview of systematic reviews, which finds that computerised CBT for anxiety and depression remains the best evidenced digital mental health intervention for young people.
[read the full story...]As waiting lists grow for anxiety disorders, should we be turning to digital interventions?
Theo Kyriacou and Andie Ashdown explore a recent systematic review that brings together two decades of research, which suggests that digital health interventions for anxiety disorders may be a more effective alternative to inactive controls, such as waiting-list groups.
[read the full story...]Treating PTSD in adults: EMDR and trauma-focused CBT still lead the way
Nada Abou Seif summarises a network meta-analysis which finds that EMDR and trauma-focused CBT remain the most effective ways to treat adult PTSD.
[read the full story...]Trauma-focused CBT for PTSD in patients experiencing an ongoing threat of trauma
In her debut blog, Tanya Garg summarises a systematic review that suggests trauma-focused CBT may be helpful for people with PTSD symptoms who are also experiencing an ongoing threat of trauma.
[read the full story...]Do psychotherapies help children or adolescents with subclinical depression?
David Hallford summarises a meta-analysis of psychotherapies for subthreshold depression, which suggests they may have positive acute effects in adolescents, but are not effective in children less than 12 years of age.
[read the full story...]HIV stigma and depression: new systematic review of people in South Africa
Rudo Dude summarises a systematic review which examines the links between HIV stigma and depression among people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
[read the full story...]How to improve oral health in people with severe mental illness #MindYourSmile
Easter Joury summarises a recent systematic review on improving oral health in people with severe mental illness.
We are having a tweet chat at 8-9pm BST on Monday 11th July to discuss how best to support oral health in people with severe mental illness. You can join in by following the #MindYourSmile hashtag on Twitter.
[read the full story...]Minority stress and suicide in transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
Marissa Kube-Clare explores a recent systematic review focusing on the link between minority stress and suicidal Ideation and behaviour amongst transgender and gender non-conforming people.
[read the full story...]Perinatal loss and mental health: are psychosocial interventions beneficial for parents?
Jill Domoney explores a recent review, which suggests that psychosocial interventions may improve depression, anxiety, and grief amongst parents suffering from perinatal loss.
[read the full story...]Suicide rates in ethnic minorities and indigenous people
In her debut blog, Lucy Barrass examines a systematic review which finds high variation in risk and rate of suicide in indigenous and ethnic minority populations.
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