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Pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder: a systematic review
- Authors:
- IPSER Jonathan C., KARIUKI Catherine M., STEIN Dan J.
- Journal article citation:
- Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 8(2), February 2008, pp.235-257.
- Publisher:
- Expert Reviews Ltd
- Place of publication:
- London
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 51 randomised controlled trials (RCT) revealed that pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder (SAD) is both effective and well tolerated. The efficacy and tolerability of venlafaxine suggest that it should be considered as a first-line agent along with the SSRIs. The results are discussed in terms of the current consensus on the treatment of SAD by different drug classes. An expert commentary on diagnosis and treatment and a five-year view, which looks at research in progress, are also included.
Understanding school refusal: a handbook for professionals in education, health and social care
- Authors:
- THAMBIRAJAH M.S., GRANDISON Karen J., DE-HAYES Louise
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 160p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
School absenteeism is a huge problem in education and this book focuses in particular on children who experience 'school phobia' or 'school refusal' as opposed to those who choose to truant. School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem. Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively.
An internet-based self-help program for the treatment of fear of public speaking: a case study
- Authors:
- BOTELLA C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Technology in Human Services, 26(2/4), 2008, pp.182-202.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The first totally self-administered online cognitive behavioural therapy program, Talk To Me, for the treatment of a specific social phobia is discussed. It was developed in Spain by the authors and includes three elements: an assessment protocol, which gives the user information about the problem; a structured treatment protocol, which ensures that no steps in the programme can be skipped; and a control protocol, which assesses treatment efficacy at all intermediate steps and after treatment. The application of Talk To Me is illustrated through a case study. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
The relationship between behavioural inhibition, anxiety disorders, depression and CD4 counts in HIV-positive adults: a cross-sectional controlled study
- Authors:
- FINCHAM D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 20(10), November 2008, pp.1279-1283.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study examined the relationships between behavioural inhibition (BI), anxiety disorders, depression and CD4 counts in 456 HIV-infected adults attending primary healthcare HIV clinics in South Africa. The first hypothesis was that BI would be positively correlated with anxiety disorders and with depression. The second hypothesis was that BI, anxiety disorders and depression would be negatively correlated with CD4 counts. Participants completed the Retrospective Self-Report of Childhood Inhibition scale (RSRCI), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D) and the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). It was found that BI was positively correlated with depression, agoraphobia, social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, BI, anxiety disorders and depression were not associated with CD4 counts. No gender effects were found for BI, depression, CD4 counts or any anxiety disorder diagnosis. While BI was linked to certain anxiety disorders, no evidence was found to suggest that BI, a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder, and/or depressive symptoms were associated with CD4 counts among HIV-positive adults.
Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for phobias and panic disorder: a systematic review
- Authors:
- FERRITER M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 13(3), September 2008, pp.24-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Phobias and panic disorders are commonly treated with primary care settings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for these disorders but access is limited due to too few therapists, expense and patients' reluctance to enter therapy. Computerised CBT (CCBT) is a self-help option designed to offer patients the potential benefits of CBT with less therapists involvement. The review described here sought to identify studies evaluating the effectiveness of CCBT for phobias and panic disorders.
Computerised CBT: a review
- Authors:
- FERRITER Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2008, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This paper briefly presents the results of a systematic review of the effectiveness of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) for panic and phobic disorders. Based on the evidence, CCBT was not found to be effective as conventional therapist-led cognitive behaviour therapy (TCBT) for the treatment of phobias and/or panic disorder, though it was found to be superior to relaxation
Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for phobias and panic disorder: a systematic review
- Authors:
- FERRITER Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 7(3), November 2008, pp.15-22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Phobias and panic disorder are commonly treated within primary care settings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for these disorders but access is limited due to too few therapists, expense and patients' reluctance to enter therapy. Computerised CBT (CCBT) is a self-help option designed to offer patients the potential benefits of CBT with less therapist involvement. The review described here sought to identify studies evaluating the effectiveness of CCBT for phobias and panic disorders.
Improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) commissioning toolkit
- Author:
- CARE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance from the Department of Health follows NICE guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders and is intended to help primary care trusts (PCTs) in commissioning or improving stepped care psychological therapies for this groups of patients.