In the beginning of summer the 10th World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies took place in Seoul, South Korea. Representing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, our editors Alexander Rozental, Monica Buhrman, and Gerhard Andersson attended a wonderful venue, filled with interesting keynotes, symposia, and posters. Apart from getting up-to-date on recent …
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Perfectionism has been linked to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. Many studies have looked at how perfectionism is linked to these problems. Perfectionism has been described as a ‘transdiagnostic’ factor that cuts across a range of psychological problems. Perfectionism has often been broken down into two main parts: …
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Exercise is widely recognized to be good for our mental health. Even a single bout boosts a positive mood and decreases negative emotions such as anger or sadness. Therefore, it is not surprising that exercise is also used as a treatment for mood disorders, including depression. A large number of …
Read More »Management of Emotional Distress following a Myocardial Infarction: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. Emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression, are common among MI patients. However, many psychological interventions for patients with cardiovascular disease still lack focus and clear evidence of their effectiveness. To improve treatments, we …
Read More »Perceived Interpersonal Competence as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in a Randomized Controlled Trial for Social Anxiety and Employment
Individuals with social anxiety experience many difficulties navigating their daily lives, including in job settings. Treatments for social anxiety are not effective for everyone who experiences social anxiety, nor do they sufficiently address unemployment and other functional difficulties. Because of this, more research is needed on how to improve our …
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