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View article: Maladaptive daydreaming should be included as a dissociative disorder in psychiatric manuals: position paper
Maladaptive daydreaming should be included as a dissociative disorder in psychiatric manuals: position paper Open
Maladaptive daydreaming is a distinct syndrome in which the main symptom is excessive vivid fantasising that causes clinically significant distress and functional impairment in academic, vocational and social domains. Unlike normal daydrea…
View article: Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples
Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples Open
Background: Although trauma-related symptoms (e.g. complex PTSD and dissociative symptoms) and psychotic symptoms often co-occur, little is known about the complex relationships among these symptoms over time.Objective: This …
View article: Trauma, Emotional Regulation, and Coping Styles in Individuals with and without Probable Dissociative Disorders in Hong Kong
Trauma, Emotional Regulation, and Coping Styles in Individuals with and without Probable Dissociative Disorders in Hong Kong Open
Previous studies showed that dissociation and dissociative disorders (DDs) are prevalent and are associated with considerable individual and social consequences. There are ongoing debates regarding whether dissociation is a response to bet…
View article: Reliability and Mental Health Correlates of a Single-Item Measure of Self-Rated Mental Health (SRMH) in the Chinese Context
Reliability and Mental Health Correlates of a Single-Item Measure of Self-Rated Mental Health (SRMH) in the Chinese Context Open
The use of single-item measures of self-rated mental health (SRMH) has been increasingly valued in epidemiologic research. However, little is known about the reliability and mental health correlates of SRMH in Chinese populations. This stu…
View article: Dissociative symptoms among community health service users in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study of clinical course and consequences
Dissociative symptoms among community health service users in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study of clinical course and consequences Open
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated the high prevalence of dissociative symptoms and their association with considerable healthcare costs. However, there is a lack of studies that describe whether dissociative symptoms pe…
View article: COULD FAMILY WELL-BEING MODERATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND SOMATOFORM DISSOCIATION? A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
COULD FAMILY WELL-BEING MODERATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND SOMATOFORM DISSOCIATION? A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION Open
The impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been well documented. One possible consequence of ACEs is dissociation, which is a major feature of post-traumatic psychopathology and is also associated with considerable impairment…
View article: Borderline personality disorder features and their relationship with trauma and dissociation in a sample of community health service users
Borderline personality disorder features and their relationship with trauma and dissociation in a sample of community health service users Open
View article: A study of ECT on 278 children and adolescents; methodological, conceptual, and ethical concerns
A study of ECT on 278 children and adolescents; methodological, conceptual, and ethical concerns Open
A study of ECT on 278 suicidal children and adolescents aged 12–17 (Chen et al., 2022) reports a 52% response rate and an ‘‘acceptable’’ level of adverse effects. However, the paper contains serious methodological flaws and ignores importa…
View article: Investigating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD among people with self-reported depressive symptoms
Investigating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD among people with self-reported depressive symptoms Open
Background Trauma has been increasingly linked to depression. Previous studies have suggested that comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be associated with poor outcomes in depression treatment. However, the prevalence and cor…
View article: Trauma and dissociation among inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in Taiwan
Trauma and dissociation among inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in Taiwan Open
Background: The overlapping symptoms of schizophrenia and dissociation have been increasingly recognized. This paper explains why it is reasonable to expect that there would be a substantial subgroup of patients diagnosed with schiz…
View article: The Need for Acknowledging the Psychosocial Aspects of Voice-Hearing Experiences: Review of Online Information and Implications for Public Mental Health Education
The Need for Acknowledging the Psychosocial Aspects of Voice-Hearing Experiences: Review of Online Information and Implications for Public Mental Health Education Open
Hearing voices is generally linked to biological factors, but its psychosocial aspects should not be overlooked. The empirical literature indicates the need for acknowledging the psychosocial aspects of voice-hearing experiences. We conduc…
View article: Reductions in Symptomatology from Admission to Discharge at a Residential Treatment Center for Substance Use Disorders: A Replication Study
Reductions in Symptomatology from Admission to Discharge at a Residential Treatment Center for Substance Use Disorders: A Replication Study Open
A replication study of treatment outcomes for patients at a residential treatment center for substance use disorders was conducted. A set of measures was completed on admission and discharge by 200 patients admitted to a residential treatm…
View article: The possibility of using dissociation to identify mental health service users with more psychosocial intervention needs: rationale and preliminary evidence
The possibility of using dissociation to identify mental health service users with more psychosocial intervention needs: rationale and preliminary evidence Open
The ability to predict which groups of mental health service users are more likely to require psychosocial care could facilitate intervention planning and optimize the utilization of resources. Dissociation may be a transdiagnostic indicat…
View article: Maladaptive Daydreaming, Dissociation, and the Dissociative Disorders
Maladaptive Daydreaming, Dissociation, and the Dissociative Disorders Open
This sample of 100 highly traumatized and dissociative inpatients reported high levels of maladaptive daydreaming along with many other forms of comorbidity. Maladaptive daydreaming is a previously under-recognized aspect of complex dissoc…
View article: Clinical correlates of hearing voices among people seeking interventions for dissociation: a cross-cultural investigation
Clinical correlates of hearing voices among people seeking interventions for dissociation: a cross-cultural investigation Open
Auditory hallucinations are common among people seeking treatment for trauma and dissociation and can result in diagnostic challenges. This study examined the correlates of hearing voices in two samples of people seeking interventions for …
View article: A Preliminary Investigation of Depression in People with Pathological Dissociation
A Preliminary Investigation of Depression in People with Pathological Dissociation Open
Depression is a common and challenging comorbid condition in people with pathological dissociation. To our knowledge, this preliminary study is the first study that has looked at the clinical correlates of depression in a sample of people …
View article: Validity of A Web-based Measure of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Preliminary Study
Validity of A Web-based Measure of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Preliminary Study Open
The initial findings suggest that the web-based BPD measure used in the present study is valid and may be helpful for research and screening purposes, although it should be followed up with a more comprehensive assessment in clinical setti…
View article: A Web-based Psychoeducation Program for People with Pathological Dissociation: Development and Pilot Testing
A Web-based Psychoeducation Program for People with Pathological Dissociation: Development and Pilot Testing Open
This is one of the first studies that report the use of web-based interventions to support people with PD, especially those who are in the early stages of recovery. The findings suggest that information and communication technology can con…
View article: PTSD as a future-oriented survival strategy
PTSD as a future-oriented survival strategy Open
View article: Demographic and mental health correlates of childhood emotional abuse and neglect in a Hong Kong sample
Demographic and mental health correlates of childhood emotional abuse and neglect in a Hong Kong sample Open
View article: Using the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 to Screen for PTSD in the Chinese Context: A Pilot Study in a Psychiatric Sample
Using the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 to Screen for PTSD in the Chinese Context: A Pilot Study in a Psychiatric Sample Open
Purpose: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health problem but it is often unrecognized in health care and social service settings. Reliable and valid measures are important for practitioners to screen f…
View article: Complex dissociative disorders in social work: discovering the knowledge gaps
Complex dissociative disorders in social work: discovering the knowledge gaps Open
Social workers are major mental health service providers in many countries and regions. This paper presents five reasons to explain why complex dissociative disorders (complex DD) should receive more attention from social workers. We condu…
View article: Maladaptive Daydreaming and Dissociation: Both a Continuum and a Taxon
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Dissociation: Both a Continuum and a Taxon Open
View article: Dissociative, Schneiderian and borderline personality symptoms in a non-clinical sample in Hong Kong: A preliminary report
Dissociative, Schneiderian and borderline personality symptoms in a non-clinical sample in Hong Kong: A preliminary report Open
View article: Psychometric properties of the pathological dissociation measures among Chinese – a pilot study using online methods
Psychometric properties of the pathological dissociation measures among Chinese – a pilot study using online methods Open
The initial findings suggest that PD can be assessed online in Hong Kong. Further investigation is necessary.
View article: Aplicación de la terapia EMDR a las conductas autolesivas
Aplicación de la terapia EMDR a las conductas autolesivas Open
Las autolesiones suelen ser una estrategia de afrontamiento derivada del trauma, que pueden entenderse desde la perspectiva del modelo de procesamiento adaptativo de la información (PAI) y tratarse con terapia de desensibilización y reproc…
View article: Treatment Outcomes Across Ten Months of Combined Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment In a Traumatized and Dissociative Patient Group
Treatment Outcomes Across Ten Months of Combined Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment In a Traumatized and Dissociative Patient Group Open
Thirty-seven inpatients in a hospital-based Trauma Program completed a set of measures at admission and at 6 and 10-months follow-up. On the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule, the average number of secondary features of dissociativ…
View article: The Potential Relevance of Maladaptive Daydreaming in Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Persons With Ritual Abuse and Complex Inner Worlds
The Potential Relevance of Maladaptive Daydreaming in Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Persons With Ritual Abuse and Complex Inner Worlds Open
The literature on maladaptive daydreaming may be useful in case conceptualization and treatment planning in a subset of dissociative identity (DID) cases. These are DID cases with elaborate inner worlds, high numbers of “alter personalitie…
View article: Case Examples from the Gonzalez Protocol for Treatment of Cancer
Case Examples from the Gonzalez Protocol for Treatment of Cancer Open
The Gonzalez Protocol for the treatment of cancer involves four components: pancreatic enzymes; specific diets; supplements; and detoxification.The effectiveness of the Protocol is evidence-based at Level II because it is supported by coho…
View article: Using Online Methods to Develop and Examine the Hong Kong Chinese Translation of the Dissociative Experiences Scale
Using Online Methods to Develop and Examine the Hong Kong Chinese Translation of the Dissociative Experiences Scale Open
Identifying dissociation is important for mental health services because it could fundamentally affect one's diagnosis and treatment plan. The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) is a widely-used self-report scale for measuring dissociati…