Hopes and fears: emerging adults in mood and anxiety disorder treatment predict outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic

A few studies of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as an anxiety disorder treatment have been reported. In treatment studies, the focal application of TMS in the treatment of anxiety disorders has been guided by the present understanding of the neurocircuitry underlying these disorders. This article reviews the current state of the literature on the uses of TMS in the study and treatment of anxiety disorders, and discusses the implications for understanding their patho-etiology. Investigation of the possible therapeutic effects of repetitive TMS in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or any anxiety disorder remains at a preliminary stage. There have been promising initial observations in OCD, which require systematic testing in controlled studies. As far as PTSD is concerned, the available data suggest that additional TMS work is required. The observations need to be replicated in controlled settings to determine whether this approach will have value in treating anxiety disorders.

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Predictive Validity of Single-Item Motivational Measures for Emerging Adults in Substance-Use Disorder Treatment

Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research ◽

10.1086/692018 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 259-277 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Douglas C. Smith ◽

Jordan P. Davis ◽

Natasha Mendoza ◽

Saijun Zhang

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Predictive Validity ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Substance Use Disorder Treatment ◽

Single Item ◽

Disorder Treatment

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Emerging Adults and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

10.1093/med-psych/9780190490782.001.0001 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Emerging Adulthood ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Emerging Adult ◽

Developmental Theory ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Substance Use Disorder Treatment ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Disorder Treatment

Emerging adulthood, spanning roughly between ages 18 and 29, is increasingly recognized as a unique period of development within the human lifespan. Unfortunately, the peak prevalence for substance use and related disorders occurs during emerging adulthood. At the nexus of developmental theory and clinical practice, this volume explores the idiosyncrasies associated with the assessment and treatment of substance-related disorders among emerging adults. Comprehensive coverage is provided on the developmental aspects of emerging adulthood, emerging adult–specific substance use screening, assessment, and treatment. In addition, many related special topics are addressed, including U.S. healthcare reform and the Affordable Care Act’s impact on treatment for emerging adults, treatment for aging-out foster youth with substance use disorders, collegiate recovery programs, and treatment needs of emerging adults from privileged and marginalized backgrounds. Throughout the book, readers receive research-informed, yet practical, suggestions for emerging adult substance use disorder treatment.

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