Jan31Clinical Psychology

Accessible summaries of the latest peer-reviewed mental health research

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Saul Mcleod
January 31, 2025

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Emotion-focused treatment for self-criticism in a nonclinical population:

This RCT study investigates the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy in reducing self-criticism and its associated psychological distress in a nonclinical population.

www.simplypsychology.org/emotion-focused-treatment-for-self-criticism-in-a-nonclinical-population-rct.html

Individual-oriented relationship education and postpartum depression

MotherWise is a community-based program that combines relationship education with case management and information on infant care and parenting.

www.simplypsychology.org/individual-oriented-relationship-education-and-postpartum-depression.html

Heart rate variability before and during social stress for people with and without social anxiety

The study compared heart rate variability (HRV) between individuals with social anxiety disorder and those without SAD across different phases of the Trier Social Stress Test.

www.simplypsychology.org/heart-rate-variability-social-anxiety.html

Daily social resources as a buffer against stress eating and Its consequences

This study investigates the role of social resources in mitigating stress eating and its impact on weight gain.

www.simplypsychology.org/daily-social-resources-as-a-buffer-against-stress-eating-and-its-consequences.html

Family violence in Australia: systematic review of children’s mental health

Children exposed to domestic and family violence (DFV) experience a range of negative mental health outcomes, including emotional and behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

www.simplypsychology.org/living-through-family-violence-in-australia-systematic-review-of-childrens-mental-health-outcomes.html

Behavioral interventions on stress reactivity in adults with substance use disorders

The study investigated the effects of cognitive reappraisal and affect labeling on stress reactivity in adults with substance use disorders (SUDs).

www.simplypsychology.org/effects-of-behavioral-interventions-on-stress-reactivity-in-adults-with-substance-use-disorders.html

Knitting for self-care: a stitch in time for your well-being

Knitting requires minimal equipment and can be done almost anywhere, making it a convenient and readily available self-care tool.

www.simplypsychology.org/knitting-for-self-care.html

Autistic rumination: why it happens and how to manage

Autistic individuals might often find themselves stuck in negative thought loops that are difficult to break out of, also known as rumination.

www.simplypsychology.org/autistic-rumination.html

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