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Understanding internet addiction: a comprehensive review
- Authors:
- BISEN Shilpa Suresh, DESHPANDE Yogesh M.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 23(3), 2018, pp.165-184.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to delineate the overall theoretical framework on the topic of internet addiction through the comprehensive narrative review to make readers aware of the conceptual growth and development in the respective field. The paper evolves theoretically from the historical foundation, phenomenology, clinical feature, etiological model to the treatment outcome of internet addiction. Multiple studies have been done in the field of mental health but dearth of work given head to toe theoretical overview for understanding of this trendsetter research area in mental health. Design/methodology/approach: Extensive review of literature has been carried out to make a systematic layout for conceptual paper. Findings: The internet has been a source of gratification for several behavioural addictions as well as psychiatric disorders. Mainly because of the lack of established diagnostic criteria and a dearth of large sample surveys, the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) in general population has not been established. Still, from all the consolidated data, PIU seems to have a male preponderance and manifests itself in late adulthood. Symptoms of PIU can easily be masked with signs of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal which is quite similar to the phenomenology of substance addiction. Psychiatric co-morbidities are more of a norm than the exception in case of PIU. Even though the clinical status of PIU is doubtful, still there is a significant demand for its treatment all over the world. Overall, the excessive use of internet has been strongly debated in literature from PIU to a positive addiction. Only time will tell how it affects our civilization as a phenomenon of evolutionary significance. Originality/value: The paper is providing a general conceptual framework for internet addiction/PIU to enable readers to know about the topic in depth from the evolution of the concept to the recent developments in the area. (Edited publisher abstract)
Examining the literature on the efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy for people with mental health and behavioural disorders
- Authors:
- CANTIN Anna, MARSHALL-LUCETTE Sylvie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 8(1), Autumn 2011, pp.51-61.
- Publisher:
- South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust and University of Huddersfield
This review explores the literature relating to the efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT). During EAT horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning to help adults and children with mental health and behavioural problems, such as mood disorders, addictive behaviours and communication difficulties. EAT arose during the 1970s, as an alternative to traditional talking therapies. It is designed around 60-90 minute sessions which are usually part of a short term intensive treatment programme. The data bases searched included; CINAHL, MEDLINE, AMED and INTERSCIENCE. It became evident that there was limited research-based literature within the UK compared to the USA. However, magazine articles, reporting opinions and case studies, originating from Canada and Northern Europe, were found useful and informative. The review lead to the conclusion that EAT enhances positive, behaviours, reduces negative behaviours and has helped people with mental health problems. The studies found indicate that EAT can be as effective as other therapies currently in use and could be an alternative to talking and existing experimental and creative therapies. However the authors believe that more comprehensive studies, particularly in the UK, are needed before evidence–based claims can be made.
Treatment effects for common outcomes of child sexual abuse: a current meta-analysis
- Authors:
- TRASK Emily V., WALSH Kate, DILILLO David
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 16(1), January 2011, pp.6-19.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This meta-analysis examines the literature to quantify the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments at reducing the most frequent outcomes of child sexual abuse. A literature search identified a total of 35 articles or dissertations written in English, focusing on youth under the age of 18, and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments for the following negative outcomes of sexual abuse: post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, externalising problems, and internalising problems. Analyses of these publications revealed that treatment was effective in reducing many negative outcome of child sexual abuse. The effect sizes averaged across all outcomes were medium. The potential moderating effects of treatment (e.g., modality, duration, and inclusion of caregiver) and participant (e.g., age, gender, and ethnicity) characteristics were also analysed. The results indicated that longer interventions were associated with greater treatment gains. Group and individual treatments were equally effective. Studies with older children and more males were shown to have larger treatment effects. The findings shed new light on treatment effectiveness and provide information regarding the conditions under which treatment may be most effective.
Critical literature review: effectiveness of individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- MCINNIS Erica E.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 10(4), 2016, pp.233-247.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report the evidence base for the practice of individual psychodynamic psychotherapy with adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Design/methodology/approach: Literature review. Findings: In total, 14 papers were reviewed. From these, one existing review and seven individual papers provided enough evidence to support effectiveness of individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for people with IDs. Research limitations/implications: This research indicates individual psychodynamic psychotherapy to be of benefit. Indeed, all studies reviewed supported individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, but methodological shortcomings weakened the confidence placed in findings for some studies. Limitations of this review include methodological shortcomings of studies reviewed, a small number of existing studies and reliance on case studies. Practical implications: Therapists and commissioners of services should routinely make individual psychodynamic psychotherapy available as part of a spectrum of therapies available to people with IDs who experience emotional and behavioural problems. This is because it is needed for some clients and they benefit. Social implications: Individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for people with IDs adds to the range of therapies available to alleviate emotional distress and enhance well-being. These are necessary to provide a foundation for meaningful contribution to society, particularly for those who have experienced psychological trauma (Frankish, 2016). Originality/value: This review includes more relevant studies than previous reviews and adds to a limited number of reviews in this area. (Publisher abstract)
Firesetting: psychopathology, theory and treatment
- Authors:
- GANNON Theresa A., PINA Afroditi
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 15(3), May 2010, pp.224-238.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This paper systematically reviews the characteristics of adult arsonists, and the etiological features of arson. In particular, it pays attention to current research available as to the core traits and psychopathological features required to understand arsonists, and the classificatory systems and etiological theories developed to understand it. This assessment of current research suggests that clinical knowledge and practice relating to arson is extremely immature relative to other areas of forensic-clinical psychology. The paper concludes that there are very few etiological theories available to guide consulting clinicians in this area, and little information available specifying the exact criminogenic needs related to arsonists, or how these needs compare to other offender groups. The considerable lack of contemporary treatment programmes designed to target arson behaviour is also noted. The paper ends by highlighting core areas for future research and treatment progression.