scholarly journals Brief Treatment of Co-Occurring Post-Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms by Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy®

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin E. Kip ◽  
Kelly L. Sullivan ◽  
Cecile A. Lengacher ◽  
Laney Rosenzweig ◽  
Diego F. Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Brief Treatment ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

The Association Between Post-Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Puerto Ricans in Boston: How Does Loneliness Matter?

2021 ◽  
pp. 089826432110641
Author(s):  
Kaipeng Wang ◽  
Anao Zhang ◽  
Adolfo G. Cuevas ◽  
Carson M. De Fries ◽  
Ladson Hinton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Puerto Ricans ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Comorbid Depression ◽  
Post Traumatic

Objectives To examine the association between post-traumatic stress and depression and whether such an association differs by level of loneliness among older Puerto Ricans. Methods Data were collected from 304 Puerto Ricans aged 60 and above living in the Greater Boston area who responded to questionnaires. We used ordinary least squares regression to examine the association between post-traumatic stress, loneliness, and depressive symptoms. Results Post-traumatic stress was significantly associated with higher levels of depression. The association between post-traumatic stress and depression was stronger for those experiencing a higher degree of loneliness. Discussion In working with older Puerto Ricans experiencing post-traumatic stress, it is important for mental health professionals to incorporate the assessment of loneliness and to prevent and reduce comorbid depression by addressing loneliness through improving social skills, enhancing social support, and reducing maladaptive social cognition.

scholarly journals What is the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder, extreme appraisals of internal state and symptoms in bipolar disorder?

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Laura Frost ◽  
Warren Mansell ◽  
Filippo Varese ◽  
Sara Tai
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Internal State ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Manic Symptoms ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Post Traumatic

AbstractBackground:It is important to understand the factors associated with more severe mood symptoms in bipolar disorder. The integrative cognitive model of bipolar disorder proposes that extreme appraisals of changes to internal states maintain and exacerbate mood symptoms.Aims:The current study aimed to investigate if post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is related to current depressive and manic bipolar symptoms, and whether this relationship is mediated by appraisals of internal state.Method:Participants with bipolar disorder (n = 82) from a randomized controlled trial of cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder (the TEAMS trial) completed self-reported questionnaires assessing appraisals of internal state, generalized anxiety symptoms, and self-reported and observer-rated depressive and manic symptoms. Clinical interviews assessed PTSD co-morbidity.Results:Participants with bipolar and co-morbid PTSD (n = 27) had higher depressive symptoms and more conflicting appraisals than those without PTSD. Regression analyses found PTSD to be associated with depressive symptoms but not manic symptoms. Conflicting appraisals were found to be associated only with manic symptoms meaning that the planned mediation analysis could not be completed.Conclusions:Findings provide partial support for the integrative cognitive model of bipolar disorder and highlight the need for transdiagnostic treatments in bipolar disorder due to the prevalence and impact of trauma and co-morbidity. Working on trauma experiences in therapy may impact on depressive symptoms for those with bipolar disorder and co-morbid PTSD.

Impaired Response Inhibition in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 917-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Swick ◽  
Nikki Honzel ◽  
Jary Larsen ◽  
Victoria Ashley ◽  
Timothy Justus
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Response Inhibition ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

AbstractCombat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can show impairments in executive control and increases in impulsivity. The current study examined the effects of PTSD on motor response inhibition, a key cognitive control function. A Go/NoGo task was administered to veterans with a diagnosis of PTSD based on semi-structured clinical interview using DSM-IV criteria (n= 40) and age-matched control veterans (n= 33). Participants also completed questionnaires to assess self-reported levels of PTSD and depressive symptoms. Performance measures from the patients (error rates and reaction times) were compared to those from controls. PTSD patients showed a significant deficit in response inhibition, committing more errors on NoGo trials than controls. Higher levels of PTSD and depressive symptoms were associated with higher error rates. Of the three symptom clusters, re-experiencing was the strongest predictor of performance. Because the co-morbidity of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and PTSD was high in this population, secondary analyses compared veterans with PTSD+mTBI (n= 30) to veterans with PTSD only (n= 10). Although preliminary, results indicated the two patient groups did not differ on any measure (p> .88). Since cognitive impairments could hinder the effectiveness of standard PTSD therapies, incorporating treatments that strengthen executive functions might be considered in the future. (JINS, 2012,18, 1–10)

scholarly journals MO833PSYCHOLOGICAL REPERCUSSIONS OF THE LOCKDOWN AND THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN FRANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Prezelin-Reydit ◽  
Abdallah Guerraoui ◽  
Thibault Dolley-Hitze ◽  
Benoît Vendrely ◽  
François Chantrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
To Come

Abstract Background and Aims The health crisis linked to the COVID-19 epidemic has required lockdown measures in France and changes in practices in dialysis centers. The objective was to assess the depressive and anxiety symptoms during lockdown in hemodialysis patients and their caregivers, to assess their coping strategies during this period and to assess the symptoms of depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress beyond confinement. Method We sent, during lockdown period, between April and May 2020, self-questionnaires to voluntary subjects (patients and caregivers), treated by hemodialysis or who worked in hemodialysis in one of the 14 participating centers in France. We analyzed their perception of dialysis sessions (beneficial or worrying), their stress level (VAS rated from 0 to 10), their anxiety and depressive symptoms (HADS). Factors associated with stress, anxiety and depression were analyzed with multiple logistic regression models. We will look for associations between coping strategies, participant characteristics and symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression using chi-square tests. A second questionnaire was sent out in October to collect symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress beyond confinement. Symptoms will be described and factors associated with stress, anxiety and depression will be analyzed with multiple logistic regression models. Results 669 patients and 325 caregivers agreed to participate. 70% of participants found it beneficial to come to dialysis during confinement. The proportions of subjects with a stress level ≥ 6 linked to the epidemic, confinement, fear of contracting COVID-19 and fear of infecting a loved one were respectively 23.9%, 26.2%, 33.4% and 42%. 39.2% presented with certain (13.7%) or doubtful (19.2%) anxious symptoms. 21.2% presented a certain (7.9%) or doubtful (13.3%) depressive symptomatology. Age, gender, history of psychological disorders and perception of dialysis sessions were associated with levels of stress, anxiety and depression. 685 subjects participated in the second part of the study (68.9% of the participants of the first part). Analyzes of this data are in progress. Conclusion During the lockdown period, in France, the majority of hemodialysis patients and caregivers found it beneficial to come to dialysis. One in 3 subjects had anxiety symptoms and one in 5 subjects had depressive symptoms. It will be interesting to investigate if there was an association between the coping strategies implemented by the participants and their level of stress, anxiety and depression during confinement and to analyze the evolution of the anxiety-depressive symptoms over time.

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