Effectiveness of a social robot, "Paro," in a VA long-term care setting.

abstract：:Despite growing evidence that a greater number of students are seeking counseling in college and university counseling centers throughout the United States, there is a dearth of empirical information about (a) the presenting concerns for which students seek treatment and (b) how these concerns differ according to clie...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Pérez-Rojas AE,Lockard AJ,Bartholomew TT,Janis RA,Carney DM,Xiao H,Youn SJ,Scofield BE,Locke BD,Castonguay LG,Hayes JA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (FACT) is a brief intervention based on traditional Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Although there is a growing body of research on the efficacy of ACT for a variety of populations and disorders, there is little research to date on the use of FACT in group settings. Thi...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Glover NG,Sylvers PD,Shearer EM,Kane MC,Clasen PC,Epler AJ,Plumb-Vilardaga JC,Bonow JT,Jakupcak M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite male youth taking more sexual risks that lead to unwanted partner pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), research evaluating interventions for risky sex has focused almost exclusively on adolescent and adult females. With STIs among male youth on the rise, behavioral interventions t...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Bassett SS,Delaney DJ,Moore AM,Clair-Michaud M,Clarke JG,Stein LAR

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is a first-person account of what it was like to be bipolar in the late 1970s, in the final days of the DSM-II. The field was on the verge of transitioning from psychodynamic psychiatry to biological psychiatry. During this period, nosology and etiology were confounded, and there was little diagnostic agr...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Shahar FG

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Violence toward others has been identified as a serious postdeployment adjustment problem in a subset of Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans. In the current study, we examined the intricate links between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), commonly cited psychosocial risk and protective factors, and violent behavior ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Van Voorhees EE,Wagner HR,Beckham JC,Bradford DW,Neal LC,Penk WE,Elbogen EB

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of obstacles (e.g., lack of transportation, less availability of treatment in rural districts) contribute to underutilization of treatment among patients with substance use disorders, warranting the need to develop innovative strategies for enhancing access to treatment for these patients. The telehealth in-...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Santa Ana EJ,Stallings DL,Rounsaville BJ,Martino S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study validated the Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF), an abridged version of the 80-item Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (IPF; Bovin et al., 2018). The B-IPF-a 7-item self-report questionnaire that assesses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related psychosocial functional impairment-wa...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Kleiman SE,Bovin MJ,Black SK,Rodriguez P,Brown LG,Brown ME,Lunney CA,Weathers FW,Schnurr PP,Spira J,Keane TM,Marx BP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Military families experience unique stressful circumstances such as frequent moves, service-related physical and mental health difficulties, and separation from support. Although many families exhibit high resilience in response to these stressors, military children are at an increased risk for emotional and behaviora...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Ridings LE,Moreland AD,Petty KH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports the results of a low-intensity wraparound intervention, Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking (MISSION), to augment Treatment as Usual (TAU) and engage and retain homeless veterans with a co-occurring disorder (COD) in care. Using a quasi-exper...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Smelson DA,Kline A,Kuhn J,Rodrigues S,O'Connor K,Fisher W,Sawh L,Kane V

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine (a) how life stress, work-family conflict, social support, psychological distress, and relationship satisfaction develop over the course of military-induced separations; (b) what best predicts relationship satisfaction after being separated for several months; and (c) whether the e...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Andres M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnant incarcerated women represent a unique population in the criminal justice system that has been largely overlooked in terms of their service-related needs. The present study examines 241 pregnant incarcerated women's service requests and preincarceration service utilization related to material help (e.g., food,...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Kelsey CM,Thompson MJ,Dallaire DH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has promoted the use of telehealth technologies to deliver mental health care to veterans with limited access to services on account of geographic and other barriers. The use of technology to deliver interventions to veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Litwack SD,Jackson CE,Chen M,Sloan DM,Hatgis C,Litz BT,Marx BP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the current investigation was to pilot the Family Check-Up (FCU; see T. J. Dishion & K. Kavanagh, 2003) with 10 incarcerated adolescents and their parents or guardians. The FCU is based on principles of motivational interviewing (W. R. Miller & S. Rollnick, 2002). The authors delivered FCU with a high d...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Slavet JD,Stein LA,Klein JL,Colby SM,Barnett NP,Monti PM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indigenous Americans (i.e., Native/American Indians, AK natives, Pacific Islanders) have consistently volunteered for military service at greater rates than any other ethnic group, including the majority culture, since the early days of the country. This article is an introduction to the special section which includes...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： McDonald JD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mental health problems are increasingly being recognized as one of the greatest challenges faced by correctional systems in the effective management of their populations. Over the past decade, the number of federally sentenced female offenders in Canada presenting with mental health problems has risen significantly, f...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Derkzen D,Booth L,Taylor K,McConnell A

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the impact of therapy fears, ethnicity identity, and spirituality on the use of mental health service among Latino college students. Participants were 83 Latino college students (78% female) recruited from a university in Central Texas. Analyses of the results indicated that previous mental health ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Turner EA,Llamas JD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with serious mental illness and veterans are two populations at elevated risk for suicide; however, research has not examined whether veterans with serious mental illness may be at higher suicide risk than nonveterans with serious mental illness. Additionally, overlapping risk factors for suicide in these ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Jahn DR,Muralidharan A,Drapalski AL,Brown CH,Fang LJ,Lucksted A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated inequities in access, diagnosis, and treatment for African Americans and Hispanic Americans receiving treatment in northeast, public sector, inpatient mental health settings as part of a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Health Disparities Initiative. Data from 1,484 adults wer...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Delphin-Rittmon ME,Flanagan EH,Andres-Hyman R,Ortiz J,Amer MM,Davidson L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the impact of hurricanes on people who are homeless at the time a disaster occurs. Although researchers have extensively studied the psychosocial consequences of disaster produced homelessness on the general population, efforts focused on understanding how homeless people fare have been limited t...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Brown LM,Barnett S,Hickling E,Frahm K,Campbell RR,Olney R,Schinka JA,Casey R

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homelessness has serious consequences for youth that heighten the need for mental health services; however, these individuals face significant barriers to access. New models of intervention delivery are required to improve the dissemination of mental health interventions that tailor these services to the unique challe...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Adkins EC,Zalta AK,Boley RA,Glover A,Karnik NS,Schueller SM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine whether stigma-reducing conditions (i.e., random assignment of participants to hypothetical scenarios with varying levels of stigma) effectively increase intention to seek help for Korean college students with anxious-ambivalent attachment style, depending on previous counseling experience....

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Nam SK,Choi SI,Lee SM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to all veterans, including the nearly 40% of enrolled veterans living in rural areas. Family education programs regarding mental illness and posttraumatic stress disorder, mandated for delivery in all VA medical c...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Sherman MD,Fischer EP

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although common practice in Veterans Affairs (VA) PTSD clinics, it is unclear whether preparatory treatment improves trauma-focused treatment (TFT) completion and outcomes. Furthermore, little is known about whether treatment-seeking veterans in naturalistic settings would chose to prioritize preparatory treatment if ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Wiedeman LD,Hannan SM,Maieritsch KP,Robinson C,Bartoszek G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consequences of deployment extend beyond the service member to impact the entire family. The current investigation evaluated the unique challenges of family reintegration for partnered service members using a prospective design. In total, 76 partnered service members who deployed on a year-long, high-risk mission ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Balderrama-Durbin C,Cigrang JA,Osborne LJ,Snyder DK,Talcott GW,Slep AM,Heyman RE,Tatum J,Baker M,Cassidy D,Sonnek S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychologists are currently underrepresented in community and public mental health settings, despite the advanced training and competencies that are salient for service in various unique and important functions in the public sector. This article will explore those functions including: transformation to recovery-orient...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Carr ER,Miller R

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The federal Indian Health Service (IHS) is the primary funding source for health services designated for American Indians (AIs; Gone & Trimble, 2012). Urban Indian health organizations (UIHOs), funded in part by IHS, are typically the only sites in large metropolitan settings offering treatments tailored to AI health ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Pomerville A,Gone JP

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using technology as a service medium has been touted as a potentially feasible and effective alternative and/or adjunct to in-person services. The telepsychology literature has given less attention to children and adolescents in comparison to adults. This review provides a summary and critique of the empirical researc...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Slone NC,Reese RJ,McClellan MJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a pilot program designed to address subjective memory complaints among Veterans. The program, Brain Boosters, consisted of 10 once-weekly group sessions, during which psychoeducation and cognitive enhancement strategies were used to target memory...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Roberts NA,Burleson MH,Burmeister LB,Bushnell ML,Epstein DR,Todd M,Walter CM,Powell K,Hoffmann N,Reynolds CM,Goren K

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thousands of refugees from around the world resettle in the United States every year. Many refugees suffer from mental health disorders as a result of experiences living in or escaping from their turbulent homelands, and many also experience mental health issues as they settle in their new host countries. As such, it ...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Nazzal KH,Forghany M,Geevarughese MC,Mahmoodi V,Wong J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing consumer empowerment and agency in treatment decision-making is a priority for improving recovery among people with serious mental illness (SMI), as it is associated with a number of positive outcomes, including improved treatment engagement and satisfaction. Although there are many tools to promote initiat...

journal_title：Psychological services

authors： Treichler EBH,Avila A,Evans EA,Spaulding WD

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00