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- Challenges in “Tailoring” adjustmentPublication . Figueiras, Maria João; Dias Neto, DavidInesistente
- Corrigendum: Illness perceptions of COVID-19 in Europe: Predictors, impacts and temporal evolutionPublication . Dias Neto, David; Nunes da Silva, Ana; Roberto, M. S.; Ļubenko, Jeļena; Constantinou, Marios; Nicolaou, Christiana; Lamnisos, Demetris; Papacostas, Savvas; Höfer, Stefan; Presti, Giovambattista; Squatrito, Valeria; S. Vasiliou, Vasilis; Anita McHugh, Louise; Monestès, Jean-Louis; Baban, Adriana; Alvarez-Galvez, Javier; PAEZ BLARRINA, MARISA; Montesinos, Francisco; Valdivia Salas, María Sonsoles; Dorottya, Őri; Lappalainen, Raimo; Kleszcz, Bartosz; Gloster, Andrew; Karekla, Maria; P. Kassianos, Angelos
- Corrigendum: Representations of depression and schizophrenia in the community: The role of illness and risk perceptions on help-seeking intentionsPublication . Dias Neto, David; Figueiras, Maria Joao; Sebastião, RitaObjective: Illness perceptions (IPs) are important in understanding human reactions to illnesses, including mental health disorders. They influence risk perceptions and several variables relevant to the adjustment to a disorder, treatment seeking, and health outcomes. This study sought to compare IP, risk perception, and help-seeking intention for depression and schizophrenia in a community sample and to assess the mediating role of risk perception in the relationship between IP and help-seeking intention. Materials and methods: A total of 380 adults participated in this study and filled out self-report measures of IPs, risk perceptions, and help-seeking intention. The previous diagnosis of depression was used to control the comparisons between the two disorders. A structural equation model (SEM) was used to test the mediation relationship. Results: Perceived consequences, expected timeline, lack of personal control, and symptom identity were higher for schizophrenia, while lack of treatment control and concern were higher for depression. An interaction occurred with a previous diagnosis of depression for several dimensions of IP. Concerning the SEM, a valid model was obtained for depression, explaining 15.5% of help-seeking intentions, but not for schizophrenia. Conclusion: The results show that the general population represents depression and schizophrenia differently. These representations are influenced by having experienced depression, and that illness and risk perceptions contribute to explaining the intention to seek help. Considering these illness representations makes it possible to understand the general population’s emotional and cognitive reactions to mental health disorders.
- EMPOWER-Grief: Reforçar e mobilizar o potencial para o bem-estar e resiliência emocional prevenção no luto no lutoPublication . Coelho, Alexandra; Albuquerque, Sara; Dias Neto, David; Silva, Ana Nunes Da; Resende, Andrea; Nogueira, Daniela; Tavares, Tatiana; Minhós, InêsO EMPOWER-Grief é uma intervenção cognitivo-comportamental baseada na aceitação, destina-se a pessoas que vivenciam o luto após a perda de um ente querido. Desenvolvido para prevenir a Perturbação de Luto Prolongado (PLP), o programa visa reduzir o evitamento experiencial, comum entre as pessoas em luto, através da exposição regulada ao distress e estratégias baseadas na aceitação. O EMPOWER-Grief por seis sessões, cada uma com duração de 50 minutos e duas adicionais de follow-up. O presente manual fornece descrições detalhadas das sessões, incluindo objetivos específicos e tarefas a serem administradas de forma flexível. Além disso, oferece materiais de apoio, como exercícios de grounding e treino de respiração, destinados a ajudar as pessoas em luto na regulação emocional e no processamento cognitivo. O propósito do manual é capacitar os profissionais a implementar uma intervenção eficaz, promovendo o bem-estar e a resiliência emocional das pessoas durante o processo de luto.
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: An international studyPublication . Gloster, Andrew T.; Lamnisos, Demetris; Lubenko, Jelena; Presti, Giovambattista; Squatrito, Valeria; Constantinou, Marios; Nicolaou, Christiana; Papacostas, Savvas; Aydın, Gökçen; Chong, Yuen Yu; Chien, Wai Tong; Cheng, Ho Yu; Ruiz, Francisco J.; Garcia-Martin, Maria B.; Obando-Posada, Diana P.; Segura-Vargas, Miguel A.; Vasiliou, Vasilis S.; McHugh, Louise Anita; Höfer, Stefan; Baban, Adriana; Dias Neto, David; Silva, Ana Nunes da; Monestes, Jean-Louis; Alvarez-Galvez, Javier; Paez Blarrina, Mariza; Montesinos, Francisco; Valdivia-Salas, Sonsoles; Ori, Dorottya; Kleszcz, Bartosz; Lappalainen, Raimo; Ivanović, Iva; Gosar, David; Dionne, Frederick; Merwin, Rhonda M.; Kassianos, Angelos P.; Karekla, MariaThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered vast governmental lockdowns. The impact of these lockdowns on mental health is inadequately understood. On the one hand such drastic changes in daily routines could be detrimental to mental health. On the other hand, it might not be experienced negatively, especially because the entire population was affected.
- Mental health literacy regarding depression and suicide.Publication . Dias Neto, David; Maugi, PramodIntroduction: Mental health literacy enables individuals to recognize the symptoms associated with mental illness, and thus adjust their behavior to manage and seek help and treatment for mental illness. Aims: The present research aims to study determinants of mental health literacy and whether an association exists between mental health literacy and the understanding of content related to depression and suicide. Methods: In each group, the participants read one leaflet about depression or suicide and answered a questionnaire to assess their understanding. All the participants also filled out a mental health literacy self-report. Results: The results showed higher mental health literacy for women and individuals with a higher education. Mental health literacy predicted the understanding of suicide content, but the same did not apply for depression. Conclusions: Mental health literacy stands as an important factor to be considered in developing campaigns and promotional actions. However, its effect remains contingent on the contents and context. It is crucial to consider this interaction in maximizing the campaigns’ impact on the population.
- Migraines and family life: Adaptation and Validation of the Portuguese Version of the IMPAC ScalePublication . Knittel, Sofia; Dias Neto, DavidMigraine is a prevalent disorder imposing a great, pervasive burden on the bearer’s life. However, research is lacking on the individual and family impact of migraines. This study aims to adapt and validate a Portuguese version of the Impact of Migraine on Partners and Adolescent Children (IMPAC) scale, analyzing its psychometric properties. Four hundred eighty six individuals with migraines answered an online questionnaire, also containing a health-related quality of life measure –SF-12. The IMPAC-P presented good psychometric properties and fit of the theoretical model with three underlying factors – Activity Limitations, Partner Interaction, and Children Interaction. The impact of migraines was higher in women, single or widowed individuals, and those aged 21 to 40, exhibiting a significant and negative correlation with SF-12. The IMPAC-P is a brief, valid, reliable, and sensitive tool for assessing the impact of migraines on the bearer’s life and family in both clinical and research contexts.
- A Review of empirical studies investigating narrative, emotion and meaning-making modes and client process markers in psychotherapyPublication . Aleixo, Ana; Pires, António Pazo; Angus, Lynne; Dias Neto, David; Vaz, AlexandreDespite the importance of narrative, emotional and meaning-making processes in psychotherapy, there has been no review of studies using the main instruments developed to address these processes. The objective is to review the studies about client narrative and narrative-emotional processes in psychotherapy that used the Narrative Process Coding System or the Narrative-Emotion Process Coding System (1.0 and 2.0). To identify the studies, we searched The Book Collection, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycBOOKS, PEP Archive, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Academic Search Complete and the Web of Knowledge databases. We found 27 empirical studies using one of the three coding systems. The studies applied the Narrative Process Coding System and the Narrative-Emotion Process Coding System to different therapeutic modalities and patients with various clinical disorders. In some studies, early, middle and late phases of therapy were compared, while other studies conducted intensive case analyses of Narrative Process Coding System and Narrative-Emotion Process Coding System patterns comparing recovered vs unchanged clients. The review supports the importance to look for the contribution of narrative, emotion, meaning-making patterns or narrative-emotion markers, to treatment outcomes and encourages the application of these instruments in process-outcome research in psychotherapy.
- Routes for specialization in psychology throughout EuropePublication . Dias Neto, David; Figueiredo, Sónia; Biscaia, Constança; Barros, Maria João; Barroso, Ricardo; Fernandes, FilipaThe specialization of psychology helps to delineate fields in the practice of psychology. When establishing professional qualification criteria, associations seek to promote, in their members, scientific skills and knowledge considered fundamental for the practice of psychology in a given area. The present study reports on a survey of the member associations of the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA). The survey inquired about: (a) the initial requisites for entering the profession and (b) additional requisites for specialization. Of the 37 associations contacted, 14 replied and we retrieved the information of 12 associations from their official websites. The results indicate that specialization is widespread throughout Europe and is independent of the regulation of the profession. In almost half of the countries considered, the specialization process is completed in universities-it is frequently associated with the postgraduate level of the EuroPsy-and relies on conventional learning methods. The number of existing specialties in psychology is very high, but the traditional areas (clinical and health, education, and social/organizational) are more prevalent. The results are discussed in light of the advantages, but also the challenges posed by the specialization in psychology. A continuous model of the specialization of psychology is proposed with two stages: broad and advanced psychology areas.
- The real relationship: The Portuguese version of the Real Relationship Inventory-ClientPublication . Rodrigues Ribeiro, Pedro; Dias Neto, DavidThe Real Relationship is a relational construct that has influenced other constructs, like the working alliance, although empirically neglected. The development of the Real Relationship Inventory provides a reliable and valid way of measuring the Real Relationship in research and clinical applications. This study aimed to validate and explore the psychometric properties of the Real Relationship Inventory Client Form with a Portuguese adult sample in the context of psychotherapy. The sample includes 373 clients currently in psychotherapy or concluded recently. All clients completed the Real Relationship Inventory (RRI-C) and the Working Alliance Inventory. The confirmatory analysis revealed the same two factors in the RRI-C for the Portuguese adult population, Genuineness and Realism. The observation of the same factor structure suggests the cross-cultural value of the Real Relationship. The measure demonstrated good internal consistency and acceptable adjustment. A significant correlation was found between the RRI-C and the Working Alliance Inventory and significant correlations between the Bond and Genuineness and Realism subscales. The present study reflects on the RRI-C while also contributing to the importance of the Real Relationship in different cultures and clinical contexts.