Archive for Month: May

Effectiveness of combining psychological prevention interventions with interventions that address the social determinants of mental health in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Question

Task-shared preventive psychological interventions combined with interventions addressing social determinants of mental health may prevent common mental health conditions (CMHCs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, an evidence synthesis of their combination has not yet been investigated....

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Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of two brief community practice-based interventions for self-harm and suicidal ideation

Background

Improving preventative interventions for self-harm and suicide-related behaviour is a mental health policy priority. Existing evidence-based interventions can be lengthy, resource-heavy, difficult to access, and are not always acceptable or effective. Extending support through brief and remotely delivered interventions...

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Physical long-term conditions and the effectiveness of England’s NHS Talking Therapies programme for working-age adults: findings from a South London borough

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of NHS Talking Therapies (NHSTT) service for working-age adults with mild to moderate depression or anxiety and to evaluate the impact of multiple physical long-term conditions (LTCs) on treatment outcomes.

Method

We have linked routinely collected data...

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Comparison of effectiveness of common targeting heuristics in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment of depression

Background

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is an effective non-pharmacological, non-invasive intervention for depression. However, the optimal strategy for localising the DLPFC treatment site on the patient's scalp is heavily disputed. Routine strategies...

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Understanding climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress: A survey of residents in a high-risk California county during wildfire season

Background

With the increasing prevalence of climate-related disasters, psychological responses, including climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, have received heightened attention.

Objective

We investigate the correlates of climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, as well as the nature...

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