Efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with habit reversal training on anxiety disorders in children with Tourette’s syndrome

BACKGROUND Cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT)and habit reversal training(HRT)have shown application potential in addressing tic symptoms and comorbid psychiatric conditions.Despite their theoretical potential,empirical evidence on their combined efficacy remains limited.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of CBT combined with HRT on anxiety disorders in children with Tourette’s syndrome(TS).METHODS Clinical data of children with TS admitted to our hospital from January 2022 to June 2023 were collected,and the patients were grouped into the conventional therapy(control)group and the CBT combined with HRT group.Baseline charac-teristics,anxiety scores,tic severity scores,treatment adherence,and parental satisfaction were assessed.Statistical analysis was performed using t-tests,chi-square tests,and correlation analysis.RESULTS A total of 136 patients,including 65 patients in the control group and 71 patients in the CBT combined with HRT group,were included.The CBT combined with HRT group showed remarkable improvements compared with the control group.Post-intervention assessment revealed a decrease in anxiety scores from 63.52±1.81 to 40.53±1.64(t=2.022,P=0.045),and the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale total score decreased from 22.14±5.67 to 16.28±4.91(t=2.288,P=0.024).Treatment adherence was significantly higher in the CBT combined with HRT group(85.47±7.62%)compared with the control group(82.32±6.54%;t=2.596,P=0.010).Parental satisfaction scores were also higher in the CBT combined with HRT group(8.69±1.77)compared with the control group(7.87±1.92;t=2.592,P=0.011).CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that CBT combined with HRT significantly reduces anxiety symptoms and tic severity in children with TS,with higher treatment adherence and parental satisfaction.These findings support the potential application of this comprehensive therapeutic approach for TS treatment.

Significance of music therapy in treating depression and anxiety disorders among people with cancer

Globally,cancer cases and mortality have recently escalated and have attracted global concern.The clinical diagnosis and manifestation of cancer can result in significant mental health issues like depression and anxiety disorders.The tendency of people with cancer to suffer from psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression is usually high.A significant number of deaths related to cancer may likely not be from the killer disease but from psychological disorders associated with the illness.The utilization of music as a remedial approach to healing mental disorders cannot be overstated.Thus,identifying the impacts of music therapy in dealing with depression and anxiety disorders among people with cancer is relevant,as the majority of methods used in treating cancer have some side effects which may trigger psychological disorders in cancer patients.Ultimately,this study explored the significance of music therapy in treating depression and anxiety disorders among people with cancer.To achieve the aim of this study,the authors employed a narrative literature review to investigate the significance of music therapy in addressing depression and anxiety disorders among people with cancer.The type of literature review employed in this study is to provide an understanding of the selected research papers.The review found that music therapy significantly reduces depression and anxiety disorders among breast cancer,lung cancer,prostate cancer,and colorectal cancer patients.It is needful for healthcare providers to incorporate music therapy interventions while treating people with cancer.This will help reduce cancer deaths resulting from psychological disorders rather than the killer disease,cancer.However,the standardized procedures and evaluation criteria for applying music-based intervention strategies in oncology medicine still need to be further established and improved.

Meta analysis on the effectiveness of auricular therapy combined with modern medicine in the treatment of depression/anxiety disorders in maintenance hemodialysis patients

Objective:We used meta-analysis to explore the clinical efficacy of auricular point therapy combined with modern medicine in improving depression/anxiety in maintenance hemodialysis patients.Methods:We searched CNKI,Wanfang,Weipu,CBM,The Cochrane Library,PubMed,Web of Science,Embase through computer to build a randomized controlled trials of auricular therapy combined with modern medicine in the treatment of depression/anxiety disorders in China and abroad since 2022.Two evaluators independently screened the studies,extracted and cross-checked the key data in the studies independently after determining the included studies,and then evaluated the quality of the studies respectively.Finally,we used RevMan 5.3 platform for statistical processing of data.Results:This meta-analysis included a total of 12 clinical randomized controlled trials,including a total of 899 patients.The results showed that the observation group was more effective in reducing the scores of Hamilton Anxiety Scale,self rating Anxiety Scale,self rating Depression Scale,Pittsburgh sleep quality index score of maintenance hemodialysis patients.In addition,there was no statistical difference between the observation group and the control group in improving the total clinical effective rate.Conclusion:The observation group has a more obvious effect on the improvement of anxiety or depression in maintenance hemodialysis patients.However,due to the limitation of the quantity and quality of the included studies,the real efficacy of auricular therapy combined with modern medicine in improving anxiety or depression disorder after maintenance hemodialysis still needs to be supported by more carefully designed and standardized multi-center,large-sample clinical studies.

Design of a Biomedical Device to Reduce Anxiety Experienced by Patients Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that occurs due to loss of nerve cells that produce dopamine in the brain, affecting approximately 4 million people worldwide. PD patients often feel an increase in anxiety levels daily. While there are medications/exercises to help relieve anxiety, there are limited methods to reduce anxiety without the help of a caretaker. As a result, MEDIC Foundation, a non-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, is designing an automated system that consists of a wristband and an application which uses vi-bration therapy to help reduce anxiety of PD patients. Literature reviews were conducted to document the project’s needs. Phase I of the project focused on de-veloping a prototype for the application and phase II on developing the wrist-band. The team developed prototypes of a wristband that automatically applies vibration near the median nerve as the heart rate variability (HRV) deviates away from the normal threshold of the user, and an application that displays real-time heart rate variability signals as well as provides for relaxation. The development of the prototype is still in early progress. By creating this automated system, we aim to provide a solution to senior PD patients to relieve anxiety independently. .

Effect of Individualized Exercise Therapy on Cancer-related Fatigue and Negative Emotion in Patients with Gastrointestinal Tumor during Perioperative Period

[Objectives]To investigate the effect of exercise therapy in gastric cancer patients during perioperative period.[Methods]100 patients with gastric cancer who underwent elective operation in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of Taihe Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine were divided into observation group and control group by convenience sampling.The control group received routine nursing measures,and the experimental group received exercise therapy intervention measures on the basis of the control group.The patients were evaluated by the General Information Questionnaire,Self-Rating Anxiety Scale,Self-Rating Depression Scale and Cancer-related Fatigue Scale at the time of admission,the second week and the sixth week after operation.[Results]The time effect,intervention effect and interaction effect of anxiety score,depression score and cancer-related fatigue score were significant(all P<0.05)and the index of enhanced recovery after surgery was significant(P<0.05)in the two groups at the second and sixth week after operation.[Conclusions]Exercise therapy is beneficial to promoting the enhanced recovery after surgery in advance,reduce cancer-related fatigue,negative emotion and accelerate rehabilitation in patients with gastrointestinal tumors.

The effects of coloring therapy on patients with generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder(GAD)has harmful effects on physical and mental health and quality of life.Coloring therapy has been reported to have a positive effect on improving patient anxiety and depression.But there are no reported clinical trials examining their effectiveness as a treatment for GAD.This study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of coloring therapy combined with conventional therapy in improving anxiety,depression,and positive and negative emotions with GAD.This randomized controlled study comprising 88 GAD patients was selected for intervention in different wards.The control group(n=45)was given conventional antianxiety medication and physical therapy,and the experimental group(n=43)received coloring therapy combined with conventional therapy.The Self-Rating Depression Scale,Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Hamilton Depression Scale,Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),and Positive and Negative Affect Scale were assessed in both groups before and 3 weeks after the intervention.After the intervention,there were statistical differences in intra-and inter-group comparisons of anxiety,depression,and positive and negative mood scales in the experimental and control groups(p<.05).The minus in anxiety/positive emotions pre-and postintervention in the experimental group was statistically significant compared to that in anxiety/positive emotions pre-and postintervention in the control group(HAMA:d=1.45,95%confidence interval[CI](0.34,2.57),p=.011;SAS:d=3.87,95%CI(1.73,6.00),p=.001;positive:d=1.76,95%CI(0.17,3.34),p=.030).The minus in depressive/negative emotions pre-and postintervention in the experimental group was not statistically significant compared with that in depressive/negative emotions pre-and postintervention in the control group(p>.05).For GAD patients,adding coloring therapy based on conventional drug therapy and physical therapy can not only reduce depression and negative emotions but also have better effects on reducing anxiety and improving positive emotions than conventional therapy.

Efficacy of Yiqiyangxin Chinese medicine compound combined with cognitive therapy in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorders

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Yiqiyangxin Chinese medicine compound combined with cognitive therapy on generalized anxiety disorders.Methods:A total of 202 generalized anxiety disorders patients were randomly allocated to a control condition(Paroxetine combined with cognitive therapy) or a treatment condition(Yiqiyangxin Chinese medicine compound combined with cognitive therapy).Subsequently,scores of Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA), Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) and blood routine,urine routine,liver function,renal function,electrocardiogram were detected before treatment,3 months,6 months after treatment and 6 months after medicine withdrawal,respectively.Results:HAMA and SAS scores were significantly reduced in two groups(P【0.001) after treatment,but the differences in HAMA and SAS scores,apparent effect and effectiveness were not significant(P】0.05).HAMA and SAS scores were significantly increased in two groups(P【0.05) after medicine withdrawal,and there were significant differences in HAMA and SAS scores,recurrent disease and adverse reaction(P【0.001). The incidence of recurrent disease and adverse reaction in treatment group was low.Both two groups showed no apparent abnormality in blood routine,urine routine,liver and renal function, and electrocardiogram.Conclusions:Yiqiyangxin Chinese medicine compound combined with cognitive therapy can significantly reduce the recurrence after medicine withdrawal and is effective on generalized anxiety disorders.Furthermore,the incidence of adverse reactions is low. The treatment program is worthy clinic application in the further.

Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depression of infertile women: A meta-analysis

Objective:To investigate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depression in infertile women.Methods:This study was performed in 2019 by searching Google Scholar,Scopus,PubMed/MEDLINE,Cochrane library,EMBASE,Proquest,ISI Web of Science,MagIran,SID and IranMedex.Eligible studies were selected by two reviewers and outcomes of interest were extracted.The meta-analysis was performed using the random effect models.Ⅰ-square statistic test was used for heterogeneity analysis.Presence of publication bias was also checked.Results:Eleven studies were included in this review.Between-group differences(cognitive behavioral therapy and control groups)in risk ratio for infertile women's depression was d=-1.36;95%CI=-1.81,-0.90;P<0.001.For infertile women's anxiety,between-group differences in risk ratio wasd=-0.83;95%CI=-1.18,-0.47;P<0.001.Conclusions:Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in the reduction of depression and anxiety in patients with or withoutin vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment.However,the lack of high-quality studies makes it challenging to make a solid and precise conclusion.Well-designed studies should be undertaken in the future to confirm these results.

Effects of music therapy in depression and anxiety disorder

Mental disorders are considerate "the evil of the century" by renowned researchers, because a large part of the population in many countries is a diagnosticated, and currently afect youth and children. Among the numerous therapeutic interventions, the music therapy is a non-invasive approach. However, there are very few people who are professionally engaged in research and studies on the subject. Therefore, this article is a literature to talk about the benefits of music therapy sessions for people with stress, depression and anxiety disorders.

Safety and effectiveness of vonoprazan-based rescue therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection

BACKGROUND Vonoprazan(VPZ)-based regimens are an effective first-line therapy for Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection.However,their value as a rescue therapy needs to be explored.AIM To assess a VPZ-based regimen as H.pylori rescue therapy.METHODS This prospective,single-center,clinical trial was conducted between January and August 2022.Patients with a history of H.pylori treatment failure were administered 20 mg VPZ twice daily,750 mg amoxicillin 3 times daily,and 250 mg Saccharomyces boulardii(S.boulardii)twice daily for 14 d(14-d VAS regimen).VPZ and S.boulardii were taken before meals,while amoxicillin was taken after meals.Within 3 d after the end of eradication therapy,all patients were asked to fill in a questionnaire to assess any adverse events they may have experienced.At least 4-6 wk after the end of eradication therapy,eradication success was assessed using a 13C-urea breath test,and factors associated with eradication success were explored.RESULTS Herein,103 patients were assessed,and 68 patients were finally included.All included patients had 1-3 previous eradication failures.The overall eradication rates calculated using intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses were 92.6%(63/68)and 92.3%(60/65),respectively.The eradication rate did not differ with the number of treatment failures(P=0.433).The rates of clarithromycin,metronidazole,and levofloxacin resistance were 91.3%(21/23),100.0%(23/23),and 60.9%(14/23),respectively.There were no cases of resistance to tetracycline,amoxicillin,or furazolidone.In 60.9%(14/23)patients,the H.pylori isolate was resistant to all 3 antibiotics(clarithromycin,metronidazole,and levofloxacin);however,eradication was achieved in 92.9%(13/14)patients.All patients showed metronidazole resistance,and had an eradication rate of 91.3%(21/23).The eradication rate was higher among patients without anxiety(96.8%)than among patients with anxiety(60.0%,P=0.025).No severe adverse events occurred;most adverse events were mild and disappeared without intervention.Good compliance was seen in 95.6%(65/68)patients.Serological examination showed no significant changes in liver and kidney function.CONCLUSION VAS is a safe and effective rescue therapy,with an acceptable eradication rate(>90%),regardless of the number of prior treatment failures.Anxiety may be associated with eradication failure.

Predictors of Comorbid Psychological Symptoms among Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder after Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Aim: The present study aimed to examine the predictors of comorbid psychological symptoms in social anxiety disorder (SAD) after cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Methods: One hundred fourteen SAD patients completed manualized group CBT. We examined associations between the personality dimensions of NEO Five Factor Index (NEO-FFI) and the subscales of Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90-R) in SAD patients after CBT using multiple regression analysis. Results: High levels of conscientiousness at baseline predicted symptom reduction on 4 SCL-90-R scales, including somatization, obsessive-compulsive, anxiety and global severity index in patients with SAD after CBT. And high levels of agreeableness predicted symptom reduction on 2 SCL-90-R scales, including Hostility and Paranoid Ideation. High levels of openness predicted psychoticism. Conclusion: The present study suggested that high levels of three NEO-FFI dimensions (openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness) might predict comorbid psychological symptoms reduction in SAD patients after CBT. For the purpose of improving comorbid psychological symptoms with SAD patients, it might be useful to pay more attention to these dimensions of NEO-FFI at baseline.

An empirical study of the effects of a speaking anxiety reduction model developed from the rational emotive behavioral therapy

Thirty-two Chinese EFL learners took part in a true experiment on the effects of a Speaking Anxiety Reduction Model （SARM） developed from the Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy （REBT）. The participants were randomly assigned to the treatment and the control group. Both groups received a pre- and post- test of their Speaking Anxiety （SA）, Speaking State Anxiety （SAstate） as well as speaking performance. Those involved in the treatment group also received a treatment with the SARM between the tests. The results showed that, with the effects of Language Achievement （LA） being controlled： （1） the SARM could significantly reduce the SA, SAstate, and increase the total number of words in Communication Units （CUs）; and （2） the effects of the SARM did not differ significantly in terms of gender.

The effect of music therapy on the level of anxiety in the patients undergoing coronary angiography

The sedative effects of music on healthy and sick individuals are known for centuries. Nowadays, nursing has used the efficacy of music therapy in interventions. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of music, which the patients undergoing a coronary angiography for the first time listened to during the intraoperative period, on the level of anxiety in the patients. The study was conducted experimentally as a pretest/posttest control group design. Data collection form;state-trait anxiety inventory, CDs and CD player were used. Inventories were applied to the patients before the process. The study group (100 patients) listened to music throughout the intervention, whilst the control group (100 patients) listened to no music. At the end of the process, all patients were given the same state anxiety inventory once more. The data was assessed by number, percentage, mean distribution with The paired t-test and t test. It was found that the difference between the mean state anxiety scores obtained before and during the coronary angiography were significantly higher in the study group (4.04 ± 1.15) than the control group (2.01 ± 0.10) (p = 0.000). It was concluded that the music listened to during the coronary angiography process had an impact on the intraoperative anxiety levels of the patients.

The Use of Art Therapy in Alleviating Mental Health Symptoms in Refugees: A Literature Review

There are over thirty million refugees globally with severe experiences of trauma.Art therapy intervention allows for nonverbal expression and could alleviate mental health symptomatology among refugees.The present review’s aim was to integrate and summarize the previous research which examined the effects of visual arts on alleviating psychological conditions of refugees.However,due to the paucity of studies which solely used visual arts,we included studies that used visual arts alongside other modalities as part of an expressive arts therapy intervention.The present review synthesizes studies that examined the effect of art therapy on mental health issues of refugees from January 2000 to March 2021.Seven studies(child and adolescent sample,N=5 and adult sample,N=2)with a total of 298 refugee participants(n=298)met our inclusion criteria.The participants were from the Middle East and North Africa(MENA),Southeast Asia,and Europe.We found three commonly reported mental health disorders,namely Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD),anxiety,and Major Depression Disorder.The research highlights how art therapy interventions could be a great starting point to alleviate symptomatology among refu-gees.Four additional benefits of art therapy which were commonly reported across the seven studies emerged from this review:working with traumatic experience/loss,rebuilding social connection and trust,nonverbal com-munication and self-expression of loss and trauma,and retelling stories.Art therapy interventions could be used as a starting point in the healing process of traumatized refugees to encourage verbal articulation of their feelings and reduce mental health symptoms.Despite these promisingfindings,due to a dearth of robust methodologies,further research is required to assess the long-term effectiveness of art therapy.

认知行为干预对伴焦虑状态突发性聋治疗的疗效分析

目的分析认知行为干预对治疗伴焦虑状态突发性聋的疗效。方法选取2020年6月—2022年6月郑州大学第一附属医院收治的突发性聋患者353例,其中低频型108例,高频型72例,平坦型81例,全聋型92例。入院24 h内独立完成焦虑自评量表(SAS)评分,标准分>50分,汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)评分,标准分>17分接受认知行为干预为A组192例,未接受认知行为干预为B组161例,依据突发性聋诊断和治疗指南(2015)进行治疗。A组患者额外接受认知行为干预治疗。结果A、B两组中,低频型患者治疗有效率分别为90.38%(47/52)、75.00%(42/56),高频型患者治疗有效率分别为64.81%(35/54)、61.11%(11/18),平坦型患者治疗有效率分别为77.27%(34/44)、48.65%(18/37),全聋型患者治疗有效疗有效率分别为76.19%(32/42)、52.00%(26/50),A组中低频型、平坦型、全聋型治疗有效率高于B组;A组治疗总有效率高于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论认知行为干预可提高伴焦虑状态的低频下降型、平坦型、全聋型治疗有效率及治疗总有效率。

强迫思维症状来访者心理干预个案体会

很多考生在大型考试前头脑中会控制不住的反复出现不相干的想法,影响注意力及心身状态,这是考前焦虑以及脑神经过度疲劳引起的强迫思维。本文通过联合运用森田疗法、认知行为疗法、意象对话技术、正念呼吸放松技术,对实际案例进行心理干预,有效改善来访者强迫思维症状,缓解考前焦虑。通过对咨询过程的呈现和分析,希望能将此方法、思路推广应用。

腹针导气法联合奥美拉唑治疗咽喉反流性疾病的疗效观察及对焦虑抑郁状态的影响

目的观察腹针导气法联合奥美拉唑治疗肝胃不和型咽喉反流性疾病的临床疗效及对患者焦虑抑郁状态的影响。方法选取90例肝胃不和型咽喉反流性疾病患者作为研究对象,分为观察组和对照组,每组45例。两组均予以口服奥美拉唑肠溶胶囊治疗,观察组另予腹针导气法治疗。比较两组临床疗效,观察两组治疗前后反流症状指数(reflux symptom index,RSI)评分、反流体征评分(reflux finding score,RFS)和医院焦虑抑郁量表(hospital anxiety and depression scale,HADS)评分的变化,比较两组不良反应发生情况。结果观察组总有效率高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组RSI和RFS各单项评分及HADS评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且观察组上述各项评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组均未见明显不良反应事件。结论腹针导气法联合奥美拉唑治疗肝胃不和型咽喉反流性疾病的疗效优于单一奥美拉唑治疗,可促进患者症状与体征恢复,改善焦虑抑郁情绪。

考试焦虑障碍临床诊疗中国专家共识

考试焦虑障碍是一组与考试等评价性刺激相关的综合征,是考试带来的较为严重的心理问题之一。长期的考试焦虑容易引起紧张、恐惧、烦躁、抑郁等负性情绪,损害个体的工作记忆、注意等认知能力,严重的甚至会导致个体出现自杀意念。为进一步规范考试焦虑障碍的临床诊疗,在中华医学会心身医学分会考试焦虑协作组的组织下,由13名专家组成专家组,包括精神科医师和心理学专家,基于国内外文献和临床诊疗经验等制定本专家共识,以期从流行病学、病因、临床表现、评估、治疗等方面为临床医生提供科学、全面的指导。

基于中医情志理论干预对年轻癌症患者焦虑抑郁状态的影响

目的观察基于中医情志理论干预对年轻癌症患者焦虑抑郁状态的影响。方法选取2021年8月至2022年8月收治的年轻癌症患者70例作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为2组,对照组35例予常规心理干预,治疗组35例在对照组基础上加基于中医情志理论干预。2组均干预治疗4周。比较2组治疗前后焦虑抑郁状态变化情况,焦虑状态采用汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)进行评价,抑郁状态采用Beck抑郁问卷(BDI)进行评价;比较2组治疗前后心理弹性量表(CD-RISC)评分和护患信任度量表评分情况。结果与本组治疗前比较,2组治疗后HAMA评分及BDI评分均降低(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后HAMA评分及BDI评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。与本组治疗前比较,2组治疗后CD-RISC接受变化、精神影响、忍受消极情感、控制、能力评分及总分均升高(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后CD-RISC接受变化、精神影响、忍受消极情感、控制、能力评分及总分均高于对照组(P<0.05)。与本组治疗前比较,2组治疗后护患信任度量表态度和关怀、能力和安全感评分及总分均升高(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后护患信任度量表态度和关怀、能力和安全感评分及总分均高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论基于中医情志理论治疗干预年轻癌症患者可有效改善患者焦虑抑郁状态,提高患者心理适应能力,改善医患关系,提高相互之间信任度,帮助患者以积极乐观的态度面对疾病。

认知行为疗法对学龄期注意缺陷多动障碍患儿干预效果分析

目的探讨认知行为疗法(CBT)对学龄期注意缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)患儿的干预效果。方法将72例学龄期ADHD患儿按随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各36例。对照组患儿给予药物治疗、常规护理及心理干预,观察组患儿在对照组基础上给予CBT干预。在干预前后应用儿童社交焦虑量表(SASC)、中文版SNAP-IV量表、社交反应量表(SRS)进行效果评价。结果干预后,两组患儿SASC和SRS评分均较干预前降低,且观察组低于对照组(P<0.01);观察组患儿SNAP-IV评分较干预前降低,且低于对照组(P<0.01)。结论CBT可缓解ADHD患儿社交焦虑程度和核心症状,提高社交能力,可为临床干预提供借鉴价值。