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View article: Do not stop me now: A feasibility study for a personalized, phased psychomotor sports intervention to promote social integration in people with early psychosis.
Do not stop me now: A feasibility study for a personalized, phased psychomotor sports intervention to promote social integration in people with early psychosis. Open
Purpose: This study examines the feasibility of a personalised and phased psychomotor sports intervention in preparation for a larger multiple-baseline single-case design study aimed at enhancing social integration in adults with early psy…
View article: Empathic accuracy in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis: Using a task with dynamic real-life emotional stimuli
Empathic accuracy in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis: Using a task with dynamic real-life emotional stimuli Open
View article: Insight Into the Role of Protestant Christianity in the Experience of Living With a Suicidal Relative: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Insight Into the Role of Protestant Christianity in the Experience of Living With a Suicidal Relative: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study Open
Introduction Living with a suicidal relative impacts multiple life aspects. However, it is not known how religious beliefs and meaning‐making influence relatives' experiences. Aim This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework to unde…
View article: The Effects of Antipsychotic Dose Reduction on Movement Disorders and Cardiometabolic Indices in Patients Remitted from a First Episode of Psychosis
The Effects of Antipsychotic Dose Reduction on Movement Disorders and Cardiometabolic Indices in Patients Remitted from a First Episode of Psychosis Open
Background and Hypothesis The extent to which tapering antipsychotic (AP) attenuates AP-related movement disorders and cardiometabolic dysfunction remains unclear. We aim to investigate the long-term effects of AP-dose reduction on these a…
View article: Opening doors or building cages? The adverse consequences of psychiatric diagnostic labels
Opening doors or building cages? The adverse consequences of psychiatric diagnostic labels Open
Psychiatric diagnostic labels can no longer be considered mere neutral descriptors for mental distress; the weight of evidence indicates that they shape reality, often in problematic ways. Providing accurate information about the scientifi…
View article: Psychoeducation for Relatives of Young Adults with First-Episode Psychosis: A Qualitative Exploration of Needs and Experiences
Psychoeducation for Relatives of Young Adults with First-Episode Psychosis: A Qualitative Exploration of Needs and Experiences Open
Background/Objectives: Although psychoeducation for relatives of individuals with a first episode psychosis is important for increasing understanding of psychosis, reducing relapse rates, decreasing hospitalization duration, and improving …
View article: Risk of relapse during tapering of antipsychotic medication after a first psychotic episode: association with D2 receptor affinity but not with tapering speed
Risk of relapse during tapering of antipsychotic medication after a first psychotic episode: association with D2 receptor affinity but not with tapering speed Open
While antipsychotic maintenance treatment effectively prevents relapse after a first psychotic episode, many remitted antipsychotic users wish to reduce or discontinue their medication, due to side effects, long‐term health concerns, stigm…
View article: A new psycho-education module for adolescents with a first episode of psychosis and their relatives
A new psycho-education module for adolescents with a first episode of psychosis and their relatives Open
Introduction Psychotic disorders typically have their onset in adolescence, a formative age that comes with many developmental challenges. The onset of mental illness in this phase of life can be very disruptive. Literacy on the nature and…
View article: Cognitive Adaptation Training for healthcare professionals & relatives: The development of a web-application through User Centered Design
Cognitive Adaptation Training for healthcare professionals & relatives: The development of a web-application through User Centered Design Open
Introduction Cognitive impairments often hinder daily functioning in people with severe mental illness (SMI). Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is an effective psychosocial intervention that reduces this impact. However, barriers such as…
View article: Interrelationships of Changes in Outcome Domains in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Meta‐Analysis
Interrelationships of Changes in Outcome Domains in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Meta‐Analysis Open
Introduction Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) improve in several outcome domains over the course of illness, but to different degrees. In this meta‐analysis, we investigated whether longitudinal changes in different out…
View article: Dopamine D<sub>2/3</sub>R availability after discontinuation of antipsychotic treatment: a [<sup>11</sup>C]raclopride PET study in remitted first-episode psychosis patients
Dopamine D<sub>2/3</sub>R availability after discontinuation of antipsychotic treatment: a [<sup>11</sup>C]raclopride PET study in remitted first-episode psychosis patients Open
Background After remission of a first-episode psychosis (FEP), antipsychotic discontinuation is associated with an increased risk of relapse compared to maintenance treatment. We studied short and longer-term effects of discontinuation of …
View article: Dutch Validation of the Self-Evaluation of Negative Symptoms Scale (SNS)
Dutch Validation of the Self-Evaluation of Negative Symptoms Scale (SNS) Open
Background/objectives: Negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders are related to impaired social functioning and lower quality of life, making accurate assessment important. To date, most tools for assessing negative symptoms ar…
View article: Associations between momentary mental states and concurrent social functioning after remission from first episode psychosis: A HAMLETT ecological momentary assessment study
Associations between momentary mental states and concurrent social functioning after remission from first episode psychosis: A HAMLETT ecological momentary assessment study Open
View article: Addressing Tobacco Use Disorder in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders: The Critical Role of Nurses
Addressing Tobacco Use Disorder in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders: The Critical Role of Nurses Open
Introduction Individuals with mental health disorders tend to smoke more frequently and intensely than the general population; however, smoking cessation efforts are still often neglected in mental health care. Methods This position paper …
View article: Exploring Tutors’ Roles in Supporting Student Mental Health: Expectations and Perceptions in Higher Education
Exploring Tutors’ Roles in Supporting Student Mental Health: Expectations and Perceptions in Higher Education Open
Student mental health is a challenging topic in higher education, with institutions aiming to develop policies and practices to support students’ personal and professional development. This study examined students’ expectations of their tu…
View article: Psychiatrists effect on positive symptom severity and daily functioning during pharmacotherapy for first-episode psychosis patients
Psychiatrists effect on positive symptom severity and daily functioning during pharmacotherapy for first-episode psychosis patients Open
View article: Long-Term Changes in Cognition Among Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Different Durations of Illness
Long-Term Changes in Cognition Among Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Different Durations of Illness Open
Conclusions: We observed only modest cognitive improvement in SSD almost exclusively in patients with early psychosis. Future research should focus on optimizing interventions targeting cognition in specific subgroups and the interr…
View article: Variations in the Appearance and Interpretation of Interpersonal Eye Contact in Social Categorizations and Psychiatric Populations Worldwide: A Scoping Review with a Critical Appraisal of the Literature
Variations in the Appearance and Interpretation of Interpersonal Eye Contact in Social Categorizations and Psychiatric Populations Worldwide: A Scoping Review with a Critical Appraisal of the Literature Open
Background: Eye contact is one of the most fundamental forms of interhuman communication. However, to date, there has been no comprehensive research comparing how eye contact is made and interpreted in all possible populations worldwide. T…
View article: From diagnosis to dialogue – reconsidering the DSM as a conversation piece in mental health care: a hypothesis and theory
From diagnosis to dialogue – reconsidering the DSM as a conversation piece in mental health care: a hypothesis and theory Open
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, abbreviated as the DSM, is one of mental health care’s most commonly used classification systems. While the DSM has been successful in establishing a shared language for researchin…
View article: Vibrotactile spatial acuity on the back
Vibrotactile spatial acuity on the back Open
Vibrotactile feedback can be built into clothing such as vests. This means that often vibrotactile information is presented to the back. It is known that the back has a relatively low spatial acuity. Spatial acuity varies across different …
View article: Evaluating changes in functioning and psychological distress in visitors of the @ease youth mental health walk-in centres – ERRATUM
Evaluating changes in functioning and psychological distress in visitors of the @ease youth mental health walk-in centres – ERRATUM Open
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View article: Evaluating changes in functioning and psychological distress in visitors of the @ease youth mental health walk-in centres
Evaluating changes in functioning and psychological distress in visitors of the @ease youth mental health walk-in centres Open
Background Highly accessible youth initiatives worldwide aim to prevent worsening of mental health problems, but research into outcomes over time is scarce. Aims This study aimed to evaluate outcomes and support use in 12- to 25-year-old v…
View article: The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool for Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centred Design with a Feasibility Test
The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool for Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centred Design with a Feasibility Test Open
Patients with psychotic disorders frequently report oral health problems, while mental health nurses (MHNs) seem not to be fully aware of these problems and the risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to develop supportive tools for MHNs…
View article: Long-term Changes in Personal Recovery and Quality of Life Among Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Different Durations of Illness: A Meta-analysis
Long-term Changes in Personal Recovery and Quality of Life Among Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Different Durations of Illness: A Meta-analysis Open
Background and Hypothesis In schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) personal recovery and subjective quality of life (S-QOL) are crucial and show conceptual overlap. There is limited knowledge about how these outcomes change over time. The…
View article: Role Perceptions of Teachers Concerning Student Mental Health in Higher Education
Role Perceptions of Teachers Concerning Student Mental Health in Higher Education Open
Student mental health is a relevant aspect of the current academic context due to concerns regarding escalating mental health issues and because of an increasingly holistic perspective on education, learning, and personal development. This…
View article: The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool in Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centered Design with a Feasibility Test
The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool in Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centered Design with a Feasibility Test Open
Patients with a psychotic disorder frequently report oral health problems, while mental health nurses (MHNs) seem not to be fully aware of these problems and the risk factors. Therefore, this study aims to develop supportive tools for MHNs…
View article: Psychiatrists effect on symptom severity during pharmacotherapy for first episode psychosis patients
Psychiatrists effect on symptom severity during pharmacotherapy for first episode psychosis patients Open
Clinical outcome after a first episode psychosis (FEP) is heterogeneous. Many patient-related factors such as gender and comorbidity have been studied to predict outcome. However, psychiatrist-related factors, such as the therapeutic relat…
View article: The experiences of living with a suicidal family member, and the impact on daily life: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation
The experiences of living with a suicidal family member, and the impact on daily life: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation Open
Introduction Because of the pivotal role that family members play in caring for their suicidal relative, insight into their experiences is necessary to develop good support for them. Aim This systematic review aimed to aggregate qualitativ…
View article: Personal recovery in first-episode psychosis: Beyond clinical and functional recovery
Personal recovery in first-episode psychosis: Beyond clinical and functional recovery Open
View article: Comparing Early Tapering of Antipsychotic Medication to 12 Months Maintenance Treatment after Remission of a First Psychotic Episode
Comparing Early Tapering of Antipsychotic Medication to 12 Months Maintenance Treatment after Remission of a First Psychotic Episode Open