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View article: Development and Validation of the English Version of the School Burnout Inventory for University Students
Development and Validation of the English Version of the School Burnout Inventory for University Students Open
Background Academic burnout arises in response to prolonged stress related to university study demands. It is characterized by three main dimensions: Emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced personal effectiveness. Chronic academic stre…
View article: Psychosomatic profile in patients with systemic sclerosis: results from an observational study
Psychosomatic profile in patients with systemic sclerosis: results from an observational study Open
Objectives The aim of the present study was to test whether the occurrence of psychosomatic syndromes in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) may influence psychopathological distress and well-being. Methods A total of 276 outpatients wi…
View article: Healthcare professionals’ views on healthcare-related factors influencing symptom course in persistent somatic symptoms: a qualitative study of four European countries
Healthcare professionals’ views on healthcare-related factors influencing symptom course in persistent somatic symptoms: a qualitative study of four European countries Open
View article: The assessment of psychological well-being in systemic sclerosis: a clinimetric validation
The assessment of psychological well-being in systemic sclerosis: a clinimetric validation Open
View article: Truthful communication of mental science: pledge to our patients and profession
Truthful communication of mental science: pledge to our patients and profession Open
Summary Recent changes in US government priorities have serious negative implications for science that will compromise the integrity of mental health research, which focuses on vulnerable populations. Therefore, as editors of mental scienc…
View article: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Instrument for the Diagnosis of the Complexity of Palliative Care Needs
Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Instrument for the Diagnosis of the Complexity of Palliative Care Needs Open
Background: In recent years, the palliative care (PC) paradigm is evolving from a prognosis-based approach to one centered on complexity, also in response to the aging population and the increase in chronic diseases. It is therefore necess…
View article: Generative artificial intelligence: A hot topic to face with
Generative artificial intelligence: A hot topic to face with Open
View article: Predictors of Treatment Success of Psychotherapy in Functional Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Predictors of Treatment Success of Psychotherapy in Functional Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Objective Functional disorders (FDs) benefit from psychotherapy. However, the determinants predicting their efficacy remain largely unexplored. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane …
View article: ‘Help yourself, so the (circadian) rhythms help you’: Chronobiological insights to promote physical and mental health
‘Help yourself, so the (circadian) rhythms help you’: Chronobiological insights to promote physical and mental health Open
View article: Anxiety and Depression and Related Risk Factors in Italian Healthcare Providers Involved in Adverse Events
Anxiety and Depression and Related Risk Factors in Italian Healthcare Providers Involved in Adverse Events Open
Background/Objectives: Despite the importance of the second victim phenomenon for healthcare systems, there is limited research on Italian healthcare providers. We assessed emotional distress in individuals impacted by an adverse event usi…
View article: PSYCHOSOMATIC SYMPTOMS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS: A NETWORK ANALYSIS
PSYCHOSOMATIC SYMPTOMS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS: A NETWORK ANALYSIS Open
Background Type 2 diabetes patients display complex psychosomatic symptoms, but the key variables and their interactions remain poorly understood. Aims & Objectives We aimed to explore the networks and predictivities among psychosomatic sy…
View article: Inter‐rater reliability study of the Japanese version of the diagnostic clinical interview for drug withdrawal post SSRIs or SNRIs (DID‐W1‐J)
Inter‐rater reliability study of the Japanese version of the diagnostic clinical interview for drug withdrawal post SSRIs or SNRIs (DID‐W1‐J) Open
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are typical antidepressants that are also widely used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorders, and other mental di…
View article: The Journal’s Appreciation
The Journal’s Appreciation Open
In 2023, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has maintained a top impact factor (16.3) that places the Journal as fourth in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) Psychiatry ranking and fourth in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) P…
View article: Psychological features of systemic sclerosis: results from an observational study
Psychological features of systemic sclerosis: results from an observational study Open
Objectives (a) Assessing mental disorders, psychological distress, psychological wellbeing in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc); (b) identifying psychological features independently contributing to the status of having the diagnosis o…
View article: Study of Rates and Factors Associated to Psychosomatic Syndromes Assessed Using the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research across Different Clinical Settings
Study of Rates and Factors Associated to Psychosomatic Syndromes Assessed Using the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research across Different Clinical Settings Open
Introduction: Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research (DCPR) serve as an instrument for identifying and classifying specific psychosomatic syndromes that are not adequately encompassed in standard nosography. The present study aimed…
View article: Chronic pain in European adult populations: a systematic review of prevalence and associated clinical features
Chronic pain in European adult populations: a systematic review of prevalence and associated clinical features Open
Chronic pain (CP) is a multifaceted and severely disabling persistent condition that affects individuals worldwide. A synthesis of epidemiological data is still lacking. The present systematic review aims at presenting point, period, and l…
View article: Healthcare professionals' views on factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms - ARISE-HCP online survey across countries
Healthcare professionals' views on factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms - ARISE-HCP online survey across countries Open
View article: The moderating role of stigma in the relationship between depression and resilience: results of a cross-sectional study in university students
The moderating role of stigma in the relationship between depression and resilience: results of a cross-sectional study in university students Open
Background/objective Depression is a growing concern in university students and resilience has shown to play a protective role. The impact of stigma is still under-explored, with reference to its moderating role between depression and resi…
View article: Prevalence of functional disorders across Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of functional disorders across Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Allostatic overload in the medically ill patients: Results from an observational study
Allostatic overload in the medically ill patients: Results from an observational study Open
The present study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of allostatic overload (AO) among subjects with different medical diseases and explore whether medically ill patients with or without AO differ for specific clinical features (i.e., co-o…
View article: Well-Being Therapy in systemic sclerosis outpatients: a randomized controlled trial
Well-Being Therapy in systemic sclerosis outpatients: a randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives Systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients have psychological distress and poor well-being and need a tailored treatment. Psychological interventions, rarely tested for efficacy, showed poor benefits. The present randomized controlled tr…
View article: Patient Health Questionnaire-9: a clinimetric analysis
Patient Health Questionnaire-9: a clinimetric analysis Open
The PHQ-9 is an instrument with potential clinical utility as an overall index of depression, mainly for screening purposes. Substantial revision, particularly in the wording of over- and under-discriminating items, is needed.
View article: Rasch Analysis and Its Relevance to Psychosomatic Medicine
Rasch Analysis and Its Relevance to Psychosomatic Medicine Open
Over the years, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has published papers on numerous new psychosomatic measures [1], most notably the Diagnostic Criteria for use in Psychosomatic Research [2] and the PsychoSocial Index [3] but also measures o…
View article: Resolving the Paradox of Long-Term Benzodiazepine Treatment
Resolving the Paradox of Long-Term Benzodiazepine Treatment Open
Resolving the Paradox of Long-Term Benzodiazepine Treatment: Toward Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines
View article: Depression and anxiety mediate the relationship between illness representations and perceived distress in patients with chronic pain
Depression and anxiety mediate the relationship between illness representations and perceived distress in patients with chronic pain Open
View article: Evidence of a large current of transcranial alternating current stimulation directly to deep brain regions
Evidence of a large current of transcranial alternating current stimulation directly to deep brain regions Open
View article: Clinimetric properties of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21)
Clinimetric properties of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) Open
Background: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) is a widely used patient-reported outcome measure. While psychometric properties of the DASS-21 have been studied, insufficient attention has been devoted to the assessment …
View article: The relationship among psychological distress, well‐being and excessive social media use during the outbreak of Covid‐19: A longitudinal investigation
The relationship among psychological distress, well‐being and excessive social media use during the outbreak of Covid‐19: A longitudinal investigation Open
Introduction The corona pandemic has been a life event causing negative consequences on mental health. Mental health consists of positive and negative dimensions. The present longitudinal study investigated how positive and negative dimens…
View article: Discontinuation of Antidepressant Medications: A Significant Healthcare Problem Insufficiently Addressed by the NICE Guidelines
Discontinuation of Antidepressant Medications: A Significant Healthcare Problem Insufficiently Addressed by the NICE Guidelines Open
In 2008, Chouinard and Chouinard [1] published an
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\nsymptoms associated with psychiatric drug discontinuation
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View article: Screening Second Victims for Emotional Distress: Assessment of the Clinimetric Properties of the WITHSTAND-PSY Questionnaire
Screening Second Victims for Emotional Distress: Assessment of the Clinimetric Properties of the WITHSTAND-PSY Questionnaire Open
Introduction: Adverse events (AEs) are a leading cause of patient morbidity and mortality, greatly impacting healthcare providers’ well-being (second victim (SV) phenomenon). Since it is not accurately captured by existing ps…