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Introduction: Training in addiction medicine and addiction psychology is essential to ensure the quality of treatment for patients with substance use disorders. Some earlier research has shown varying training between countries, but no comprehensive study of addiction training across Europe has been performed. The present study by the European Federation for Addiction Societies (EUFAS) aimed to fill this gap. Methods: A Delphi process was used to develop a questionnaire on specialist training in addiction treatment in 24 European countries. The final questionnaire consisted of 14 questions on either addiction medicine or addiction psychology, covering the nature and content of the training and institutional approval, the number of academic professorial positions, and the estimated number of specialists in each country. Results: Information was not received from all countries, but six (Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Romania) reported no specialized addiction medicine training, while 17 countries did. Seven countries (Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands) reported no specialized addiction psychology training, while 14 countries did. Training content and evaluation methods varied. Approval was given either by governments, universities, or professional societies. Eighteen countries reported having professorships in addiction medicine and 12 in addiction psychology. The number of specialists in addiction medicine or psychology varied considerably across the countries. Discussion: The survey revealed a large heterogeneity in training in addiction medicine and addiction psychology across Europe. Several countries lacked formal training, and where formal training was present, there was a large variation in the length of the training. Harmonization of training, as is currently the case for other medical and psychology specializations, is warranted to ensure optimal treatment for this under-served patient group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides a commentary on a survey conducted in Europe regarding addiction medicine and psychology training pathways. The authors offer a perspective from Australia and New Zealand, highlighting similarities and differences in training programs and workforce planning. They discuss the diverse multidisciplinary nature of the addictions workforce in their region, including medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists, and support staff. The article also addresses challenges faced by the workforce, such as workforce shortages, recruitment difficulties, and the need for strong clinical leadership. The authors emphasize the importance of addressing stigma and fostering attitudes that enhance the provision of care. They also discuss workforce planning efforts, including initiatives to attract and retain trainees, create workforce pipelines, and address disparities in access to specialists between rural and metropolitan settings. The article concludes by highlighting the need for broader capability and competency in addiction treatment across the general health workforce and the importance of integrating addiction training into health professional curricula. [Extracted from the article]

The national pediatric mental and behavioral health crisis dramatically increased emergency department mental and behavioral health visits and changed emergency nursing practice. Acuity assessment determines patient severity level and supports appropriate resources and interventions. There are no established nursing tools that assess pediatric mental or behavioral health acuity in the emergency department setting. Our goal was to develop and implement the novel pediatric emergency nurse Emergency Behavioral Health Acuity Assessment Tool. This quality-improvement project used the plan, do, study, act model to design/refine the Emergency Behavioral Health Acuity Assessment Tool and a non-experimental descriptive design to assess outcomes. The setting was a 47-bed urban level 1 pediatric trauma center with more than 60,000 annual visits. The team designed the tool using published evidence, emergency nurse feedback, and expert opinion. The tool objectively captured patient acuity and suggested acuity-specific nursing interventions. Project outcomes included acuity, length-of-stay, restraint use, and patient/staff injuries. Analyses included descriptive statistics and correlations. With over 3000 annual mental/behavioral-related visits, the emergency department had an average daily census of 23 mental and behavioral health patients. Implementation occurred in August 2021. The Emergency Behavioral Health Acuity Assessment Tool dashboard provided the number of patients, patient location, and acuity. Length-of-stay did not change; however, patient restraint use and patient/staff injuries declined. Number of restraints positively correlated with moderate acuity levels (r = 0.472, P = 0.036). For emergency nurses, the Emergency Behavioral Health Acuity Assessment Tool provided an objective measure of patient acuity. Targeted interventions can improve the care of this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim of the study: The study aimed to clarify the relationships between experienced nature connectedness (NC) and depression, anxiety and stress levels with mediating role of coping strategies. Subject or material and methods: Study group included 81 young adults (Mean = 28.02; SD 8.22) who completed questionnaires measuring nature connectedness, coping strategies, well-being, and mental illness. To verify whether the associations between connectedness to nature (measured by CNS) and mental health status (stress, anxiety and depression measured by DASS-21) are mediated by coping strategies parallel mediation analysis was employed. Following three coping strategies as mediators were tested: problem-focused coping strategy, emotion-focused coping strategy, avoidant-focused coping strategy. Results: Results showed a significant mediation of the association between nature connectedness and mental health via coping strategies. The study indicated that: 1) NC was indirectly related to stress and depression through its relationship with the problem-focused coping; 2) NC was neither directly nor indirectly associated with anxiety symptoms. Discussion: The health and wellbeing benefits of contact with nature are becoming increasingly recognized in psychology and medicine. Nevertheless, until now researchers haven't clearly recognized underlying mechanisms of nature-related mental health well-being. Presented study indicate one of the key pathways of associations. Conclusions: The findings support thesis that nature connectedness seems to be a mental health protective factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jennifer Spitzer's book, "Secret Sharers: The Intimate Rivalries of Modernism and Psychoanalysis," explores the complex relationships between literature and psychoanalysis during the modernist period. Spitzer focuses on four literary figures - D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, W.H. Auden, and Vladimir Nabokov - to illustrate the intricate engagement with psychoanalysis that writers could not avoid, even if they disagreed with it. The book also examines the debates about literature's relationship with the natural sciences and the political implications of psychoanalytic theories. Spitzer concludes by discussing the contemporary relevance of these debates and the possibilities of reading suspiciously and psychoanalytically without imposing discursive mastery. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory systemic autoimmune disease. The disease manifests as the body's immune cells start attacking healthy connective tissue, which affects the skin, kidneys, blood vessels, brain, and other vital organs. As with any other chronic illness, the disease has psychological implications. Purpose: Literature suggests patients with SLE experience anxiety, depression, anger, and stress along with physiological symptoms. There is a strong association between the occurrence of stress and the onset of the disease. These psychological symptoms can be ameliorated through spiritual activities such as meditation, mindfulness, journaling, and reading. Mehtod: This case report is based on the importance of spirituality in the healthcare system. The study focuses on the concept of a whole-person-centered approach to the medical care industry. Spirituality has been proven to have a positive effect on health and illness. Hence, a 10-week intervention with 30 sessions focusing on spiritual dispositions was provided to the patient for this study, along with regular pharmacological treatment. The present case report is of a 56-year-old woman from New Delhi, India, who was diagnosed with SLE 2 years ago. Results: The results reveal the positive effect of the intervention, as it led to a significant decrease in stress levels and depressive symptoms; it also resulted in improved quality of life, an enhanced coping style, and bolstered health hardiness. There was an increase in the score of a spiritual personality. Conlcusion: Spiritual Disposition as an intervention was sucessfull in reducing psychological implications of the disease thus leading to overall positve growth in the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, we examine progress and challenges in designing, implementing, and evaluating culturally sensitive behavioral interventions by tailoring health communication to groups or individuals. After defining common tailoring constructs (i.e., culture, race, and ethnicity), cultural sensitivity, and cultural tailoring, we examine when it is useful to culturally tailor and address cultural sensitivity in health communication by group tailoring or individual tailoring and when tailoring health communication may not be necessary or appropriate for achieving behavior change. After reviewing selected approaches to cultural tailoring, we critique the quality of research in this domain with a focus on the internal validity of empirical findings. Then we explore the ways in which cultural sensitivity, group targeting, and individual tailoring have incorporated culture in health promotion and health communication. We conclude by articulating yet unanswered questions and suggesting future directions to move the field forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Given the many statistical analysis options used for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of behavioral interventions and the lack of clear guidance for analysis selection, the present study aimed to characterize the predominate statistical analyses utilized in RCTs in palliative care and behavioral research and to highlight the relative strengths and weaknesses of each of these methods as guidance for future researchers and reform. Methods: All RCTs published between 2015 and 2021 were systematically extracted from 4 behavioral medicine journals and analyzed based on prespecified inclusion criteria. Two independent raters classified each of the manuscripts into 1 of 5 RCT analysis strategies. Results: There was wide variation in the methods used. The 2 most prevalent analyses for RCTs were longitudinal modeling and analysis of covariance. Application of method varied significantly by sample size. Significance of results: Each statistical analysis presents its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The information resulting from this research may prove helpful for researchers in palliative care and behavioral medicine in navigating the variety of statistical methods available. Future discussion around best practices in RCT analyses is warranted to compare the relative impact of interventions in a more standardized way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The reported benefits of nature contact on human health and well-being have prompted the rise of nature prescriptions with health professionals recommending nature exposure. Due to the success of nature prescriptions and calls for greater reciprocity between people and the planet, this essay proposes to leverage health behavior promotion strategies to integrate planetary health prescriptions (Earth RX) into existing nature prescription frameworks with a vision to counsel patients on both the health and well-being benefits of nature contact as well as earth-sustaining behaviors, all of which fosters a compassionate interdependence between personal and planetary well-being. The essay emphasizes the importance of co-designed stakeholder collaboration for program success, addressing factors such as trust, perceived benefits, and accessibility. Finally, this essay concludes that integrating Earth RX in nature prescription programs strategically aligns with the principles of integrative health, acknowledging the reciprocal relationship between human health and well-being and planetary well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the concept of trauma-informed care in veterinary practice and its potential benefits for anxious and fearful animals. It highlights the negative impact that negative experiences at the vet can have on animals and emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for them. The article suggests incorporating trauma-informed care into treatment protocols for dogs with behavioral issues and emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding when working with shelter dogs who may have experienced trauma. It concludes by urging veterinarians to prioritize the emotional well-being of their patients and offers resources for further research and practical advice. [Extracted from the article]

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) has been widely used in bariatric surgery samples. However, questions remain regarding its utility when predicting changes in body mass index over time following bariatric surgery. Examine whether MMPI-2-RF scales differentially predict 12-month changes in body mass index (BMI) following bariatric surgery when comparing patients with Class III or higher versus Class II or lower obesity. Military hospital in the Northwestern United States. This retrospective study evaluated data from 193 bariatric surgery patients who completed the MMPI-2-RF as part of presurgical evaluation requirements. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to predict body mass index over a 12-month postsurgical period based on MMPI-2-RF scales. Loss to follow-up rate was 30% during this period. Among patients with Class II or lower obesity, the Symptom Validity, Adjustment Validity, Response Bias, Cynicism, Aggression, Stress/Worry, and Anger Proneness scales showed a significant relationship to BMI after bariatric surgery. Among patients with Class III or higher obesity, the Infrequent Psychopathology Responses, Emotional / Internalizing Dysfunction, Ideas of Persecution, Multiple Specific Fears, and Inefficacy scales showed a significant relationship to body mass index after bariatric surgery. Certain MMPI-2-RF scales may have better utility in predicting bariatric surgery outcomes based on the patient's obesity severity. The interaction of metabolic and personality factors may play a significant role in weight change following bariatric surgery. • MMPI-2-RF scales predicting postsurgical BMI may differ based on obesity severity. • Anger proneness predicted BMI increases for patients with Class I or II obesity. • The Internalizing scale predicted BMI decrease for Patients with Class III + obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSIs) of digital health are important when researchers and practitioners are using technology to collect, process, or store personal health data. Evidence underscores a strong need for digital health ELSI training, yet little is known about the specific ELSI topic areas that researchers and practitioners would most benefit from learning. To identify ELSI educational needs, a needs assessment survey was administered to the members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). We sought to identify areas of ELSI proficiency and training need, and also evaluate interest and expertise in ELSI topics by career level and prior ELSI training history. The 14-item survey distributed to SBM members utilized the Digital Health Checklist tool (see recode.health/tools) and included items drawn from the four-domain framework: data management, access and usability, privacy and risk to benefit assessment. Respondents (N = 66) were majority faculty (74.2%) from psychology or public health. Only 39.4% reported receiving "formal" ELSI training. ELSI topics of greatest interest included practices that supported participant engagement, and dissemination and implementation of digital tools beyond the research setting. Respondents were least experienced in managing "bystander" data, having discussions about ELSIs, and reviewing terms of service agreements and privacy policies with participants and patients. There is opportunity for formalized ELSI training across career levels. Findings serve as an evidence base for continuous and ongoing evaluation of ELSI training needs to support scientists in conducting ethical and impactful digital health research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The given document is an editorial from the Sport Psychologist journal titled "Bulletin Board." It provides current news and information about the field of sport psychology. The bulletin includes announcements of upcoming conferences and events, information about innovative developments in teaching and consulting in sport psychology, web resources, job and career opportunities, and names in the news. It also features a list of events and conferences happening in various locations around the world, as well as new book releases, online courses, and job opportunities in sport psychology. The document encourages readers to contribute information for possible inclusion in future bulletin boards. [Extracted from the article]

Weight loss, through a reduction in energy intake and increase in energy expenditure, can reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes. However, lifestyle change can be challenging even with positive intentions. The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) theoretical framework bridges the intention-behavior gap by targeting planning behaviors and strengthening efficacious beliefs for behavioral change. In the current trial, an adaptive design was employed to examine differences in HAPA measures (i.e., planning and self-efficacy) regarding the target behaviors of dietary intake and physical activity (PA). Adults ≥ 21 years old with overweight or obesity and prediabetes (n = 185) received the standard Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) intervention during the first month of treatment. Weight loss responders (lost > 2.5% of weight) at week five remained in GLB during weeks 5-16; slow responders (lost ≤ 2.5%) were stratified to the adaptive GLB Plus (GLB+) intervention during weeks 5-16. GLB+ augmented self-regulatory skills and practices consistent with HAPA. We conducted mixed model analyses with a group-by-time interaction for fixed effects at four months. GLB experienced greater improvement in behavioral intention for both diet and PA, planning behaviors (action and coping planning) for diet, and self-efficacy beliefs (action and maintenance self-efficacy) for PA compared to GLB+ (all ps < .0125). However, GLB+ also experienced statistically significant improvement in planning and self-efficacy and in energy intake and food group servings (all ps < .01). Whereas an adaptive intervention can be advantageous in improving HAPA measures and food choices, greater focus on increasing PA is needed. Additional research may help to determine effective PA strategies.

Abstract Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are subject to a substantial burden of treatment-related morbidity. Engaging in health protective behaviors and eliminating risk behaviors are critical to preventing chronic diseases and premature deaths. This study is aimed to provide updated information on currently smoking, physical inactivity, binge drinking patterns and associated factors among CCS using a nationwide dataset. Methods We constructed a sample of CCS (cancer diagnosis at ages

This article from the Veterinary Ireland Journal provides a comprehensive overview of separation distress in dogs. It explores the signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and outcomes of this condition. Separation distress refers to problem behaviors that occur when dogs experience extreme distress upon the departure and absence of their primary attachment figure. The article discusses the pathogenesis of separation distress and offers recommendations for treatment and prevention, including behavior therapy and medication. The prognosis is generally positive with proper treatment and owner compliance. The text also references additional sources and Vetstream's online Vetlexicon service, which is available to Veterinary Ireland members. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the concept of the alliance in psychotherapy research. The alliance refers to the collaborative relationship between clinicians and patients, which is believed to be important for treatment progress. The article highlights the increase in empirical studies on the alliance and the moderate predictive correlation between the alliance and therapy success. It also explores the assessment of the alliance through self-reports and the potential changes in patients' alliance concepts during therapy. The article emphasizes the need for further research to better understand the alliance and its impact on treatment outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

This document is an editorial published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, discussing the second volume of a community series in psychocardiology that explores the brain-heart interface. The editorial highlights the connection between mental processes and cardiovascular health, emphasizing the need for further investigation in this area. The second volume includes studies on the influence of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental and cardiovascular health, the impact of depression on heart disease, the determinants of severe QTc prolongation in the elderly, the role of post-traumatic stress disorder in heart disease, the association between relationship status and mental health in adults with congenital heart disease, coping style in women with atrial fibrillation, and the benefits of psychosocial interventions for heart failure patients. The editorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating psychosocial perspectives into cardiovascular care to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients. [Extracted from the article]

This document is an editorial from the journal "Brain Sciences" discussing the influence of stress on the nervous system and its impact on anxiety and affective disorders. The editorial highlights the prevalence of anxiety disorders and their effect on quality of life, particularly in young adults. It explores the interrelations between environmental stress factors, such as psychological and biological stressors, substance misuse, and their effects on brain structure and function. The editorial also discusses the shared clinical features and underlying mechanisms of anxiety and mood disorders, as well as the role of stress in modern society. It introduces a special issue that includes nine manuscripts covering various aspects of stress and its interactions with affective disorders. The manuscripts explore topics such as suicide risk assessment, immune regulatory mechanisms, genetic factors, diagnostic validity in psychiatry, and neuroimaging as a tool for treatment response monitoring. The editorial emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary perspectives in psychiatry and the importance of considering social and cultural influences in diagnostic frameworks. Overall, the articles in this special issue provide insights into the mechanisms and pathways of anxiety and affective disorders in relation to stress. [Extracted from the article]

Psycho-oncology is a discipline that focuses on the psychological, social, behavioral, and ethical aspects of cancer. It encompasses the psychological responses of patients, families, and caregivers to cancer, as well as the factors that may influence the disease process. Psycho-oncology is interdisciplinary and covers various areas such as patient-centered care, shared decision-making, medical ethics, and end-of-life care. The importance of psycho-oncology research and practice is recognized globally due to the challenges faced by cancer patients, including high rates of distress, psychological morbidity, and suicide. While research and guidelines on psycho-oncology have primarily been published in Western countries, low- and middle-income countries face additional challenges in cancer care. In India, psycho-oncology-focused services are lacking, and cultural differences may impact the applicability of Western models of care. This special issue on psycho-oncology research and practice in India and Indonesia aims to provide alternative perspectives and solutions that align with the resources and cultural preferences of low- and middle-income countries. The issue covers a range of topics, including mental health conditions in cancer patients, coping styles, unmet needs in oral cancer survivors, distress and burnout in cancer health professionals, exercise interventions for fatigue, and the delivery of care. The findings from these studies can guide the provision of mental health services and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families in low- and middle-income countries. [Extracted from the article]

Animal behavior is closely linked to the process of evolution of nervous tissues that move towards the cephalic region, promoting the creation of a central nervous system with greater proximity to the sense organs, providing an increasing increase in sensory and cognitive functionalities. The functional analysis of animal behavior establishes a relationship between a certain action and changes that occur in the surrounding environment or within the individual. Changes in these factors may occur incidents, where the veterinarian must have an understanding of all the factors involved in order to contribute to the solution of this triggered behavioral pathology.

Pharmacists are trusted and accessible healthcare professionals who are well-positioned to deliver brief health behaviour change technique-based interventions for chronic health conditions. However, little is known about the factors influencing pharmacists' use of behaviour change techniques and their capacity to deliver these interventions within community pharmacy. This study employed the COM-B model to explore the factors that explain pharmacists' delivery of behaviour change techniques in practice. A secondary objective was to ascertain whether capability, opportunity, and motivation are associated with and explain significant variance in the use of behaviour change techniques during patient interactions. Two-hundred and eleven Australian pharmacists (mean age = 36.1, SD = 10.7) completed a survey on their capability, opportunity, and motivation to deliver behaviour change techniques, and their delivery and frequency of use in practice. Most pharmacists (91.3%) use behaviour change techniques during patient interactions. Results from a simple linear regression showed that a composite COM score was associated with pharmacists' behaviour change technique use F (1,195) = 47.12, β = 0.44, 95 % CI [0.09, 0.16], p <.001, and their frequency of use (F (1,198) = 44.19, β = 0.43, 95 % CI [0.02, 0.06], p <.001). While capability, opportunity, and motivation were individually associated with the range and frequency of behaviour change technique used, motivation was the only significant variable in the composite model for range (β = 0.35, 95 % CI [0.11, 0.41], p <.001) and frequency of behaviour change technique use (β = 0.22, 95 % CI [0.01, 0.09], p <.05). Pharmacist motivation was the most important construct explaining behaviour change technique use. Interventions should seek to foster pharmacist motivation and may benefit from adopting COM-B as a behaviour change framework, to understand the factors influencing the delivery of behaviour change interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anxiety disorders in dogs are ever-growing and represent an important concern in the veterinary behavior field. These disorders are often disregarded in veterinary clinical practice, negatively impacting the animal's and owner's quality of life. Moreover, these anxiety disorders can potentially result in the abandonment or euthanasia of dogs. Growing evidence shows that the gut microbiota is a central player in the gut-brain axis. A variety of microorganisms inhabit the intestines of dogs, which are essential in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. These microbes can impact mental health through several mechanisms, including metabolic, neural, endocrine, and immune-mediated pathways. The disruption of a balanced composition of resident commensal communities, or dysbiosis, is implicated in several pathological conditions, including mental disorders such as anxiety. Studies carried out in rodent models and humans demonstrate that the intestinal microbiota can influence mental health through these mechanisms, including anxiety disorders. Furthermore, novel therapeutic strategies using prebiotics and probiotics have been shown to ameliorate anxiety-related symptoms. However, regarding the canine veterinary behavior field, there is still a lack of insightful research on this topic. In this review, we explore the few but relevant studies performed on canine anxiety disorders. We agree that innovative bacterial therapeutical approaches for canine anxiety disorders will become a promising field of investigation and certainly pave the way for new approaches to these behavioral conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the question of why existential therapists may have reservations about engaging with the philosophy of Heidegger, despite his significant influence in existential thought. It reports on two main areas of concern: Heidegger's language and his involvement with the Nazis, which contribute to therapists' reluctance to fully embrace his ideas. It highlights the need to confront these issues while exploring Heidegger's philosophical contributions to existential therapy.

Introduction: Generating oral care and hygiene habits from an early age is critical in the development and growth of the child. Professionals such as pediatricians, nurses, and doctors have close contact with pregnant women and infants. Knowledge and attitudes towards oral health are essential in preventing oral diseases and their social impact on people's quality of life. Objective: To determine the knowledge and attitudes about early childhood oral health of pediatricians, doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants in a social enterprise in Cali, Colombia. Method: A descriptive study was conducted in 38 health-providing institutions in seven communes and two rural areas of Cali, applying a structured questionnaire-type instrument with 27 questions. Results: Seventy-four professionals participated; 35.8% presented regular knowledge about oral health, in addition to 87.8% with a good attitude towards the subject. Conclusions: The attitude towards health care and hygiene in childhood among health personnel in Cali, Colombia, is good. However, health personnel's knowledge of the topics could be improved. More similar studies are needed in other Colombian regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heart diseases are potentially fatal pathologies considered a risk factor for anxiety disorders. This paper aims to present a systematic literature review on anxiety in cardiology. Five databases were selected: Scielo, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and PubMed. The descriptors "cardiologia" and "ansiedade" and their equivalents in English, "anxiety" and "cardiology" were used. The inclusion criteria were papers published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish between 2017 and 2021. Twenty-six studies were selected, and four topics stood out: socio-demographic profile, anxiety and cardiac rehabilitation, anxiety-related risk and protective factors, and anxiety and depression. The results indicate that healthy anxiety levels play a protective role in promoting patient self-care. However, maladaptive anxiety levels hinder patients from coping with the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heart diseases are potentially fatal pathologies considered a risk factor for anxiety disorders. This paper aims to present a systematic literature review on anxiety in cardiology. Five databases were selected: SciElo, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and PubMed. The descriptors "cardiologia" and "ansiedade" and their equivalents in English, "anxiety" and "cardiology" were used. The inclusion criteria were papers published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish between 2017 and 2021. Twenty-six studies were selected, and four topics stood out: socio-demographic profile; anxiety and cardiac rehabilitation; anxiety-related risk and protective factors; and anxiety and depression. The results indicate that healthy anxiety levels play a protective role in promoting patient self-care. However, maladaptive anxiety levels hinder patients from coping with the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Forensic practitioners must shoulder special responsibilities when evaluating over‐stated pathology (e.g., malingering) as well as simulated adjustment. Such determinations may modify or even override other clinical findings. As a result, practitioners must be alert to their own misassumptions that may unintentionally bias their conclusions about response styles. Detection strategies for malingering—based on unlikely or markedly amplified presentations—are highlighted in this article. Given page constraints, assessment methods for feigning are succinctly presented with their applications to administrative, civil, and criminal referrals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considerable research in recent years has explored the phenomenological experience of patients living with chronic pain. Numerous studies describe pain as a threat to the self and as the target of mostly unsuccessful medical or psychological interventions. Chronic pain, for many sufferers, represents a quandary. It is an alien experience—an impediment or burden imposed on the self—and also one that is intimately familiar, a condition in which the individual with pain is living. The quandary elicits continual engagement in threat detection and efforts to alleviate distress by pursuing pain control strategies of various kinds, many of which exacerbate the pain experience over time. The urge to escape from pain alternates with the pull to be heard, to convey the unique experience of pain and its onus to another. Amid this intractable experience, the patient in pain continually vacillates between urgent efforts to eradicate pain and to define the experience in terms that others, particularly medical practitioners, can understand and validate. Current interventions in medicine and clinical psychology may inadvertently perpetuate the quandary of chronic pain by participating in efforts to reduce or contain the physical symptoms of pain while failing to attend to the patient's articulation of life experience. A descriptive alternative to mechanistic and functionalist approaches to the psychological treatment of pain offers an alternative to intervention strategies that perpetuate the quandary of chronic pain. Such an approach has the potential to help individuals embrace all aspects of themselves and lead fuller and richer lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: "Disorders specifically associated with stress" are receiving increasing attention in clinical practice, research, and modern classification systems of mental disorders. This includes not only reactions to "extremely threatening or horrific events" as it is characteristic for "post-traumatic stress disorders" but also a variety of day-to-day experiences. Examples are experiences of injustice, humiliation, or breach of trust which can have dire psychological consequences such as feelings of embitterment, a strong and crippling emotion. This study investigated the frequency of feelings of injustice and concomitant embitterment across different areas of daily life of psychosomatic patients. Methods: In an observational archival study, 200 inpatients of a department of behavioral medicine filled in the "Differential Life Burden Scale, DLB-Scale" and the "Post-Traumatic Embitterment Scale, PTED-Scale" which asks for experiences of injustice and embitterment. Results: More than half of all patients (58.5%) reported about very or extremely unjust and unfair life events and 51.5% additionally about feelings of embitterment. This was primarily associated with complaints about problems in the family and the workplace and was accompanied by an impairment of well-being. Conclusions: The findings indicate that experiences of injustice and embitterment are frequently seen in psychosomatic inpatients and should get special attention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the past decade research has increased on dynamics between mindfulness, positive affect, and pain. While there have been studies examining the direct use of positive psychology for pain management, few have examined the use of a specific mindfulness-enhanced positive affect induction (i.e. a singular brief technique engendering mindfulness and strong positive affect) toward acute pain and pain flare management. This topical commentary discusses the need for such a technique toward bolstered gold-standard interventions, related studies, and possible future directions for acute and post-surgical pain management. Future research is encouraged to build from prior research on loving-kindness meditation and examine novel, brief mindfulness-enhanced positive affect inductions for acute pain management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dr. Albert Ziegler, Chair Professor of Educational Psychology and Research on Excellence at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, is a renowned expert in gifted education and educational psychology. He has published extensively on these topics and developed the actiotope model of giftedness, which promotes a systemic view of giftedness. Dr. Ziegler is particularly interested in learning resources and effective environments, self-regulated learning, mentorship, and talent identification. He has received significant funding for his research projects and holds leadership positions in various international organizations. Dr. Ziegler's work focuses on helping gifted individuals realize their potential and improve their personal development. He is also involved in the Global Talent Mentoring program, which aims to provide personal mentors to talented individuals worldwide. Currently, Dr. Ziegler is working on several research projects and writing books on topics such as the actiotope model, education and learning capitals, and artificial intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

Introduction: Bedwetting is a frequent reason to visit pediatric, infant psychiatry, psychology and family medicine services, with more percentage in 5 years children, followed by 7 and 9 years children, in that order. Objective: To determine the construct validity of the hypnotherapeutic algorithm for patients with monosymptomatic bedwetting. Methods: A complex investigation of 97 patients was carried out, who were assisted in the Therapeutic Hypnosis Clinic of the University of Medical Sciences in Santiago de Cuba, from February, 2021, to July, 2022 which was structured in 3 methodological phases of construct validation to continue the phase IV of hypnotherapeutic algorithm content validation, on the base of 2 quasi-experiments without control group and a quasi-experiment with non equivalent control group of the second phase of this investigation. Results: The factorial analysis on the study of main components was possible, because the factors 1, 2 and 3 should stay, which was expressed in the sedimentation graph and in the explained total variance, through the percentages accumulated in the initial auto values and the sum of saturations to the square of extraction and rotation with 64.24%. Conclusions: The construct validation of the designed algorithm showed relevancy, given by the suitability of the factorial analysis and the Bartlett test of spherical form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Aim of the study was to explore the relationship between emotional dimensions of hypertensive patients and the self‐care skills; we tried to draw the psychological aspects could impact the health management in hypertension analyzing the effect of emotional regulation on self‐care skills: our scope was to highlight the psychological dynamics into behavioral medicine approach. Methods: In an observational study design, patients were collected. Patients with diagnosis of hypertension were recruited in primary care setting. Inclusion criteria included patients older than 18 years, with known and medically treated primary hypertension undergoing antihypertensive medication. Results: Statistical analysis was carried out based on the data of 28 primary hypertensive patients (seven females, 21 males, mean age ± SD: 49.8 ± 7.8 years mean; clinic blood pressure: mean systolic blood pressure: 137.2 ± 13.1 mmHg, mean diastolic blood pressure: 82.1 ± 9.9 mmHg). Mean duration of hypertension in the sample was 13.1 years (±8.2 years). Correlations among the main variables of interest showed a positive and significant relationship between emotional dysregulation indexes, psychological distress, and self‐care domains: awareness resulted negatively and significantly correlated to self‐efficacy; nonacceptance, goals and impulse indexes seemed positively and significantly correlated to anxiety and depression; finally, stress was correlated positively and significantly to awareness and impulse. Conclusions: Evidencing the role of emotion dysregulation on self‐care skills and psychological outcomes, and specifically highlighting the impact of emotion dysregulation on self‐care, our findings could inform the development and implementation of psychological interventions aimed at promoting psychological well‐being and healthy behavior by focusing on the promotion of emotion regulation strategies, to reduce the risk for co‐morbidity and/or severe cardiovascular diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Widespread school closures and health care avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in access to pediatric mental health care. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of emergency and inpatient administrative claims from privately insured children aged 6–20 years in North Carolina between January 2019 and December 2020. We compared rates of emergency department (ED) visits (per 100 000 person-days) and risks of hospitalizations (per 100 000 persons) with diagnosis codes in each category (mental/behavioral health; suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and intentional self-harm [SI/SA/ISH]; and social issues) across 3 time periods (pre-pandemic, lockdown, and reopening). We calculated the proportion and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of total ED visits and total hospitalizations attributable to mental/behavioral health and SI/SA/ISH across the 3 time periods. Results Rates of all categories of ED visits decreased from pre-pandemic to the lockdown period; from pre-pandemic to the reopening period, mental/behavioral health visits decreased but rates of SI/SA/ISH visits were unchanged. The proportion of ED visits attributable to mental/behavioral health increased from 3.5% (95% CI 3.2%–3.7%) pre-pandemic to 4.0% (95% CI 3.7%–4.3%) during reopening, and the proportion of SI/SA/ISH diagnoses increased from 1.6% (95% CI 1.4%–1.8%) pre-pandemic to 2.4% (95% CI 2.1%–2.7%) during the reopening period. Emergency care use for social issues and hospital admissions for mental/behavioral health and SI/SA/ISH diagnoses were unchanged across the study periods. Conclusions In the early pandemic, pediatric mental health care and acute suicidal crises accounted for increased proportions of emergency care. During pandemic recovery, understanding the populations most impacted and increasing access to preventative mental health care is critical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is a personal reflection on the author's experiences with Everett Mendelsohn, a renowned scholar and mentor in the field of history of biology. The author recalls their first encounter with Mendelsohn during a doctoral program interview at Harvard, where they were impressed by his kindness and the impressive Journal of the History of Biology that he edited. The author describes Mendelsohn's teaching style, his ability to synthesize complex ideas, and his support in securing funding and providing guidance during their graduate studies. The author also highlights Mendelsohn's impact on their own teaching career and his contributions to the field of environmental history. Overall, the article portrays Mendelsohn as a kind and influential mentor who made a significant impact on the author's academic and professional development. [Extracted from the article]

Climate change poses serious threats to public health and is exacerbating health inequities. Policy changes are essential to mitigate climate change impacts on human and planetary health. The purpose was to describe recommendations by the Policy and Advocacy Subgroup of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Climate Change, Behavior Change and Health Presidential Working Group (PWG). The Policy and Advocacy subgroup was comprised of experts in public health, climate policy, and health behavior change, who worked together to identify priorities and develop recommendations. We worked under the premise that building political will for climate policy action is the most urgent goal, and we recommended promotion of citizen advocacy for this purpose. Because citizen advocacy is a set of behaviors, SBM members can use behavioral science to identify and scale up interventions, working collaboratively with communities targeted for marginalization. Recommendations for SBM included establishing an organizational home for climate and health work, providing training and resources, engaging in climate advocacy as an organization, and networking with other organizations. Recommendations for a proposed SBM Climate and Health Committee, Council, or Special Interest Group included developing trainings and resources, seeking opportunities for networking and collaborations, and identifying a research agenda. Individual behavior changes are insufficient to address climate change; policy actions are needed. SBM and similar organizations can support their members to work in developing, evaluating, and scaling up advocacy interventions for action on climate policy to magnify the power of the health and medical sectors to protect planetary and human health.