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- Psychological therapies for post‐traumatic stress disorder and comorbid substance use disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Apr-2016
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health disorder that may develop after exposure to traumatic events. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a behavioural disorder in which the use of one or more substances is associated with height
- Psychological therapies for preventing seasonal affective disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2019
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a seasonal pattern of recurrent major depressive episodes that most commonly occurs during autumn or winter and remits in spring. The prevalence of SAD ranges from 1.5% to 9%, depending on latitude. The predictable sea
- Psychological therapies for sickle cell disease and pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2015
Sickle cell disease comprises a group of genetic blood disorders. It occurs when the sickle haemoglobin gene is inherited from both parents. The effects of the condition are: varying degrees of anaemia which, if severe, can reduce mobility; a tendency for
- Psychological therapies for thalassaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Mar-2014
Thalassaemia is a group of genetic blood disorders characterised by the absence or reduction in the production of haemoglobin. Severity is variable from less severe anaemia, through thalassaemia intermedia, to profound severe anaemia (thalassaemia major).
- Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Oct-2018
This is an update of the original Cochrane review first published in Issue 1, 2003, and previously updated in 2009, 2012 and 2014. Chronic pain, defined as pain that recurs or persists for more than three months, is common in childhood. Chronic pain can a
- Psychological therapies for the management of chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2015
Neuropathic pain is thought to arise from damage to the somatosensory nervous system. Its prevalence is increasing in line with many chronic disorders such as diabetes. All treatments have limited effectiveness. Given the evidence regarding psychological
- Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Aug-2020
Chronic non-cancer pain, a disabling and distressing condition, is common in adults. It is a global public health problem and economic burden on health and social care systems and on people with chronic pain. Psychological treatments aim to reduce pain, d
- Psychological therapies for the prevention of migraine in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2019
Migraine is a common neurological problem associated with the highest burden amongst neurological conditions in terms of years lived with disability. Medications can be used as prophylaxis or rescue medicines, but are costly and not always effective. A ra
- Psychological therapies for the treatment of anxiety disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Mar-2017
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (commonly referred to as chronic bronchitis and emphysema) is a chronic lung condition characterised by the inflammation of airways and irreversible destruction of pulmonary tissue leading to progressively wors
- Psychological therapies for the treatment of depression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2019
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been recognised as a global health concern, and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Projections of the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that prevalence rates of COPD cont
- Psychological therapies for the treatment of mental disorders in low‐ and middle‐income countries affected by humanitarian crises
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jul-2018
People living in humanitarian settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are exposed to a constellation of stressors that make them vulnerable to developing mental disorders. Mental disorders with a higher prevalence in these settings include po
- Psychological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2012
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent in children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and has high personal and health costs. Although a wide range of psychological therapies have been used in the treatment of PTSD there are no
- Psychological therapies for treatment‐resistant depression in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2018
Antidepressants are a first-line treatment for adults with moderate to severe major depression. However, many people prescribed antidepressants for depression don't respond fully to such medication, and little evidence is available to inform the most appr
- Psychological therapies for women who experience intimate partner violence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Jul-2020
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is prevalent and strongly associated with mental health problems. Women experiencing IPV attend health services frequently for mental health problems. The World Health Organization recommends that women who ha
- Psychological therapies versus antidepressant medication, alone and in combination for depression in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Nov-2014
Depressive disorders are common in children and adolescents and, if left untreated, are likely to recur in adulthood. Depression is highly debilitating, affecting psychosocial, family and academic functioning.
- Psychological therapies versus pharmacological interventions for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Oct-2016
Panic disorder is common and deleterious to mental well-being. Psychological therapies and pharmacological interventions are both used as treatments for panic disorder with and without agoraphobia. However, there are no up-to-date reviews on the comparati
- Psychological treatment for anxiety in people with traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Psychological treatments are commonly used in the management of anxiety. Certain types of psychological treatments are well suited to needs of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). We have systematically reviewed studies examining the effectiveness of
- Psychological treatments for bulimia nervosa and binging
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
A specific manual-based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been developed for the treatment of bulimia nervosa (CBT-BN) and other common related syndromes such as binge eating disorder. Other psychotherapies and modifications of CBT are also
- Psychological treatments for depression and anxiety in dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2014
Experiencing anxiety and depression is very common in people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Psychological interventions have been suggested as a potential treatment for these populations. Current research suggests that people with deme
- Psychological treatments for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2016
Psychological interventions such as relaxation therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, bio-feedback and educational interventions have been used alone or in combination in the treatment of epilepsy, to reduce the seizure frequency and improve the quality of
