PERSONALITY DISORDERS

This study tested a step-by-step treatment approach for 342 young people aged 12-25 who are at ultra high risk of developing psychosis. The goal was to see if a sequence of therapies and medications could improve daily functioning and reduce the chance of psychosis. The approach …

This study looked at whether schema therapy, a type of talk therapy, can help people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic care. Five participants received therapy for up to two years. Researchers measured changes in their thinking patterns, risk of re-offendi…

This study tested a new combination of two talk therapies for adults with eating disorders who are not underweight. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to either standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) or a mix of CBT and metacognitive interpersonal therapy (CBT-F+MI…

This study looked back at the records of 652 patients who were seen in the emergency department of a French hospital and then referred to a special addiction liaison team. The goal was to understand the social and medical backgrounds of these patients. The findings could help hos…

This study looked at how thinking skills and brain activity differ in people who self-harm compared to those who don't. Researchers interviewed 316 adults and gave them thinking tests, with some also having brain scans. The goal was to better understand self-harm to help create m…

This study tested whether combining mental health treatment with job coaching helps people on sick leave due to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, or functional disorders return to work. 900 participants in Denmark received either the combined service or usual ca…