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View article: Beyond trauma: knowledge and training gaps among mental health professionals in the aftermath of October 7th 2023
Beyond trauma: knowledge and training gaps among mental health professionals in the aftermath of October 7th 2023 Open
Background Israel experienced a sharp increase in the prevalence of trauma-related disorders after October 7th 2023. Although efforts have been made to train mental health professionals in trauma-related care, it is not clear whether this …
View article: Positive Reframing of Psychosis Risk is Perceived as Less Frightening and Stigmatising Than Negative Framing by Adolescents With and Without Prodromal Symptoms: An Experimental Simulated Feedback Study
Positive Reframing of Psychosis Risk is Perceived as Less Frightening and Stigmatising Than Negative Framing by Adolescents With and Without Prodromal Symptoms: An Experimental Simulated Feedback Study Open
Background and Aims Recent studies have shown that communicating and psycho‐educating young individuals and their families about high‐risk psychosis can offer benefits, like validation and access to specialised care. However, it can also n…
View article: When a Mental Health Policy Change Meets a Youth Early‐Intervention Service: Reflections on the Role of Diagnosis
When a Mental Health Policy Change Meets a Youth Early‐Intervention Service: Reflections on the Role of Diagnosis Open
Background Psychiatric diagnosis often generates controversy regarding its necessity, validity and utility. While it can help determine service eligibility and guide clinical decision‐making, a formal diagnosis can also reinforce negative …
View article: “Choosing your Own Path”: Patterns of Use of Psychiatric Medication among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
“Choosing your Own Path”: Patterns of Use of Psychiatric Medication among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Open
Most individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) are advised to take psychiatric medication, but about half of them do not take it as prescribed. The binary concepts of “adherence” and “non-adherence” do not seem to capture the actual pa…
View article: Israeli mental health in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack: risks, challenges, and recommendations
Israeli mental health in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack: risks, challenges, and recommendations Open
Background The October 7, 2023 terrorist attack and subsequent war in Israel have created an unprecedented mental health crisis. This commentary examines emerging data on the psychological impact of these events and argues for a paradigm s…
View article: Patterns of service use in a culturally adapted NAVIGATE program for first-episode psychosis and their association with clinical and functional outcomes
Patterns of service use in a culturally adapted NAVIGATE program for first-episode psychosis and their association with clinical and functional outcomes Open
Introduction NAVIGATE, is a comprehensive manual based intervention developed in the US for young people experiencing a first episode psychosis (FEP). The intervention is based on four main service components: Individual Resilience Trainin…
View article: Predicting satisfaction with vocational status among people with serious mental illness in vocational services: the role of perceived skills and support
Predicting satisfaction with vocational status among people with serious mental illness in vocational services: the role of perceived skills and support Open
Background This study aimed to explore the role of perceived skills and support in satisfaction with vocational status to better address the vocational needs and recovery goals of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). It focuses o…
View article: Labeling abelian varieties over finite fields
Labeling abelian varieties over finite fields Open
We describe a deterministic process to associate a practical, permanent label to isomorphism classes of abelian varieties defined over finite fields with commutative endomorphism algebra as long as they are ordinary or defined over a prime…
View article: A prospective ecological momentary assessment study of an ayahuasca retreat: exploring the salutary impact of acute psychedelic experiences on subacute affect and mindfulness skills in daily life
A prospective ecological momentary assessment study of an ayahuasca retreat: exploring the salutary impact of acute psychedelic experiences on subacute affect and mindfulness skills in daily life Open
View article: The unfolding of psychological distress following the October 7 attack on Israel: The impact of exposure, gender, and event centrality
The unfolding of psychological distress following the October 7 attack on Israel: The impact of exposure, gender, and event centrality Open
Personalized approaches and continuous monitoring of individuals exposed to cumulative trauma are highlighted. The importance of assessing multiple indices of trauma - distress, functioning, and meaning -to address mental health needs in t…
View article: Recovery at 30: Integrating Lived Experience Expertise into Mental Health Research in Israel
Recovery at 30: Integrating Lived Experience Expertise into Mental Health Research in Israel Open
A major component of recovery is the inclusion of lived experience to transform the culture of Mental Health (MH) services. In Israel lived experience has been increasingly integrated into services through peer roles. However, lived experi…
View article: Broadening understanding of individual choices about psychiatric medication use in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Broadening understanding of individual choices about psychiatric medication use in psychiatric rehabilitation. Open
Most individuals in recovery are likely to attempt discontinuing their prescribed medication at least once. The collection of articles in this special issue uses research with quantitative and qualitative methods, reviews of the literature…
View article: Desirability in Real-World Blended Care for Psychosis: Insights from the Development and Pilot Study of Digital NAVIGATE
Desirability in Real-World Blended Care for Psychosis: Insights from the Development and Pilot Study of Digital NAVIGATE Open
Blended care, a psychosocial intervention merging face-to-face therapy with digital tools, holds significant potential for enhancing psychosis treatment outcomes by extending access and increasing patient engagement with therapeutic materi…
View article: Positive Reframing of Psychosis Risk Is Seen as More Beneficial and Less Harmful Than Negative Framing by Clinicians: An Experimental Videotaped Simulated Feedback Study
Positive Reframing of Psychosis Risk Is Seen as More Beneficial and Less Harmful Than Negative Framing by Clinicians: An Experimental Videotaped Simulated Feedback Study Open
Background and Hypothesis Recent studies show that, despite providing some relief, feedback about being at risk for psychosis often triggers negative emotional reactions. Inspired by Tversky and Kahneman’s (1981) work on the framing effect…
View article: Antipsychotic Discontinuation through the Lens of Epistemic Injustice
Antipsychotic Discontinuation through the Lens of Epistemic Injustice Open
View article: Risks for re-hospitalization of persons with severe mental illness living in rehabilitation care settings
Risks for re-hospitalization of persons with severe mental illness living in rehabilitation care settings Open
View article: Promoting Reflection on the Process of Recovery: Unique Contributions from Literature and the Humanities for Practitioner
Promoting Reflection on the Process of Recovery: Unique Contributions from Literature and the Humanities for Practitioner Open
View article: Antipsychotics and Identity: The Adverse Effect No One is Talking About
Antipsychotics and Identity: The Adverse Effect No One is Talking About Open
View article: Implications of the RADAR trial: the dignity of risk taking
Implications of the RADAR trial: the dignity of risk taking Open
View article: Unique contributions from the arts on the process and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation.
Unique contributions from the arts on the process and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation. Open
This article presents an introduction to the special issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. This special issue explores what exposure to various forms of art can add to the understanding of human nature, including mental healt…
View article: A retrospective study of a national survey of persons with severe mental illness living in rehabilitation care settings: Risks for re-hospitalization
A retrospective study of a national survey of persons with severe mental illness living in rehabilitation care settings: Risks for re-hospitalization Open
Background The high rates of psychiatric re-hospitalizations (also termed “revolving door”) presents a “wicked problem” which requires a systematic and holistic approach to its resolution. Israel’s mental-health rehabilitation law provides…
View article: First-hand reports of prolonged social withdrawal: contributing factors, experiences, and change processes
First-hand reports of prolonged social withdrawal: contributing factors, experiences, and change processes Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to gain deeper understanding of the experience of PSW and pathways to recover. Prolonged social withdrawal (PSW) among young people has been widely reported; however, the voice of those who withdraw is …
View article: Group music therapy for people living with mental health conditions in the community: A pilot longitudinal quantitative micro-analysis study
Group music therapy for people living with mental health conditions in the community: A pilot longitudinal quantitative micro-analysis study Open
Introduction Music therapy has growing evidence for its effectiveness in mental health. People with mental health conditions often face significant barriers in obtaining personal valued social roles and feeling a sense of belonging to thei…
View article: Posttraumatic growth in psychosis: Symptoms, meaning, and coping
Posttraumatic growth in psychosis: Symptoms, meaning, and coping Open
Introduction Research suggested that psychosis and mental illness-related experiences can be extremely traumatic, and that psychosis could theoretically also lead to posttraumatic growth (Mazor et al., 2019; PTG). The promotion of PTG may …
View article: Attitudes toward and patterns of medication use among people with serious mental illness: There’s more than meets the eye
Attitudes toward and patterns of medication use among people with serious mental illness: There’s more than meets the eye Open
Background and aim There are growing concerns about the long-term effects of psychiatric medication after a major psychiatric crisis. Recent evidence shows a diverse impact of long-term use on various outcome domains, which may help explai…
View article: Do symptoms moderate the association between participation and executive functions outcomes among people with schizophrenia?
Do symptoms moderate the association between participation and executive functions outcomes among people with schizophrenia? Open
View article: Do symptoms moderate the association between participation and executive function outcomes among people with schizophrenia?
Do symptoms moderate the association between participation and executive function outcomes among people with schizophrenia? Open
Background: Literature explains participation limitations among people with schizophrenia through the context of metacognitive limitations, specifically in symptoms and in executive functions (EF). Research has shown mixed results regardin…
View article: A longitudinal study of headspace youth oriented mental health service satisfaction, service utilization and clinical characteristics
A longitudinal study of headspace youth oriented mental health service satisfaction, service utilization and clinical characteristics Open
Aim This study examined satisfaction with accessibility, staff attitudes, personal outcomes service components of youth‐oriented mental health service, Headspace, and those components' associations with psychological distress and functiona…
View article: Implementation of the Recovery Guide in inpatient mental health services in Sweden—A process evaluation study
Implementation of the Recovery Guide in inpatient mental health services in Sweden—A process evaluation study Open
Background Involving service users in inpatient care and recovery planning has gained interest worldwide. Our purpose was to evaluate the process of implementation of a coproduced Recovery Guide (RG) intervention in 22 inpatient wards in S…
View article: Gender differences in quality of life and the course of schizophrenia: national study
Gender differences in quality of life and the course of schizophrenia: national study Open
Background Evidence from various sources suggests that females with schizophrenia tend to report lower quality of life than males with schizophrenia despite having a less severe course of the disorder. However, studies have not examined th…