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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 study examined…
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…
Social work service needs of persons with complex dissociative disorders Open
The body of knowledge regarding the social work service needs of persons with complex dissociative disorders (DDs) remains seriously limited. This paper presents two case reports of young women with a complex DD to illustrate the opportuni…
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…
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 persist a…
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…
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…
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…
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 schizophreni…
Clinical Features of a Chinese Sample with Self-Reported Symptoms of Pathological Dissociation Open
People with pathological dissociation should receive proper clinical attention and timely support. Recent studies have shown that pathological dissociation is common in the Chinese context. However, little is known about the clinical featu…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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 for PTSD in the…
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: 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.
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…
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…