The primary aim of this study was to examine the overall predictive value of the trauma and social pathways model using regression analysis. A secondary aim was to delineate hypothesized pathways between trauma and positive symptoms of psychosis using serial mediation analysis. Open access article - no login required
Given the high comorbidity between anxiety, depression and schizophrenia-spectrum diagnoses (SSDs), there is potential for intolerance of uncertainty to play a role in modulating psychosis symptoms. To address this gap in our understanding, we conducted the first prospectively registered systematic review on intolerance of uncertainty and psychotic symptoms in both people with SSDs and in the general population. Open access article - no login required
Psychosis is associated with significant health and societal costs. Early intervention in psychosis services (EIP) are highly effective in promoting recovery, yet substantial proportions of young people disengage. The current study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel engagement intervention in EIP services. Open access article - no login required
The study aims to assess the feasibility of developing cognitive tools and integrating the cloud-enabled mobile-based technology into routine clinical practice for psychotic patients. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The key skills and attributes needed by mental health professionals to provide optimal clinical care to people experiencing complex psychosis have not previously been defined. A framework detailing these skills and attributes is needed to support the identification of training needs for those working with this population. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study assessed plasma levels of essential amino acids (EAA) in drug-naïve first episode psychosis (FEP) patients at diagnosis and after 10 weeks of antipsychotic treatment. Open access article - no login required
A key cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia is a deficit in visual working memory (VWM). VWM involves three distinct stages: encoding, maintenance, and retrieval. The deficit in any one stage would produce the same symptom (i.e., poor VWM), although their causes are not the same. In this study, we used a retro-cue VWM task that provides helpful cues at different stages... Open access article - no login required
We aim to determine whether there is an association of overweight with cognitive performance and whether there are sex differences in this association. Open access article - no login required
Understanding the role of aberrant salience (AS) in psychosis is crucial for comprehending schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). Researchers emphasize the importance of salience attribution in schizophrenia, acknowledging its interaction with environmental stressors and multiple neurotransmitter systems. Open access article - no login required
This study aims to construct intra-individual structural covariance networks and reveal network changes related to auditory hallucinations. Open access article - no login required
A. Laenen, T. Vangeneugden, H. Geys, and G. Molenberghs. The British journal of mathematical and statistical psychology, 59 (Pt 1):
113-31(May 2006)Mesures de concordància; Online; ICC; Psiquiatria.