Psychological Therapy

In a large network meta-analysis of pharmacological, psychological and neurostimulatory ADHD interventions, only stimulants and atomoxetine were associated with short-term reductions in core symptoms among adults.

A cognitive model of PTSD best predicted PTSD, complex PTSD, depression and anxiety among youth who experienced a single-event trauma, according to research published in Psychological Medicine.

Brief psychological therapies delivered soon after traumatic childbirth may provide an opportunity to protect against childbirth-related PTSD symptoms, researchers reported.

Multidisciplinary strategies combining physical and psychological strategies were the most effective for patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, according to a systematic review.

Combination behavioral and pharmaceutical therapy improved functionality and daytime symptoms of insomnia, while addition of a second treatment provided further benefits for the condition, according to research from JAMA Network Open.

Physicians who demonstrate empathy in their interactions with individuals with breast cancer foster better psychological well-being and adjustment in this patient population, according to a study published in Patient Education and Counseling.

A psychological sleep intervention reduced severity of insomnia and mental health symptoms as early as 3 months in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis and warrants further study, according to research in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Managing depression with psychological interventions may reduce CVD risk, especially in those younger than 60 years, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.

A program that combined physical activity with psychological therapy appeared to improve mental and physical health, as well as quality of life, among patients with cancer and survivors.

Many U.S. adults reported using a variety of nonopioid techniques to manage their chronic pain, but some said they still rely on opioids, according to survey findings published in JAMA Network Open.