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Westheimer JL, Smith RP, Iacobelli P, Oh H, Tezino L, Khan R, Broussard J, Meltzer G, Obeid N, Cunningham S, Boland RJ, Patriquin MA. The state of (mis) trust: Human-centered technology development & implementation in intensive mental health settings. J Affect Disord 2024; 367:318-323. [PMID: 39226937 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.08.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Innovative technology-based solutions in mental healthcare promise significant improvements in care quality and clinical outcomes. However, their successful implementation is profoundly influenced by the levels of trust patients hold toward their treatment providers, organizations, and the technology itself. This paper delves into the complexities of building and assessing patient trust within the intensive mental health care context, focusing on inpatient settings. We explore the multifaceted nature of trust, including interpersonal, institutional, and technological trust. We highlight the crucial role of therapeutic trust, which comprises both interpersonal trust between patients and providers, and institutional trust in treatment organizations. The manuscript identifies potential key barriers to trust, from sociocultural background to a patient's psychopathology. Furthermore, it examines the concept of technological trust, emphasizing the influence of digital literacy, socio-economic status, and user experience on patients' acceptance of digital health innovations. By emphasizing the importance of assessing and addressing the state of trust among patients, the overarching goal is to leverage digital innovations to enhance mental healthcare outcomes within intensive mental health settings.
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- The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX, USA; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX, USA; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX, USA; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Farrugia P, Grech P. The Experience of Hearing Voices: Challenges and Coping Mechanisms. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023; 44:1254-1264. [PMID: 37832155 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2262569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Auditory hallucinations or hearing voices are often associated with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. However, several voice-hearers do not have any mental health issues or diagnoses. The study presented in this paper aimed to explore how voice-hearers understand and react to their concerns by reflecting on and exploring their experiences and interpretations of these experiences. The participants were nine individuals - three females, four males and two others, all experiencing auditory hallucinations for at least five years, residing either at their home or at one of the Hostels run by Richmond Foundation (Malta). A qualitative approach following the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore how the participants perceive their voices, what coping strategies are used, and how their experiences affect their lives. Four super-ordinate themes related to the participants' perceptions and their interpretation of the experience of hearing voices were identified: 'A tough experience', 'Methods used to cope with voices', 'Factors linked to recovery' and 'Relationships'. Furthermore, the study elicited the voice-hearers' recommendations (both for other voice-hearers and mental health professionals).
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- Patrick Farrugia
- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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Hogg LI, Smith LGE, Kurz T, Morrison AP. Social identification, identity integration and wellbeing in people who hear voices. Psychol Psychother 2023. [PMID: 37964710 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Hearing voices is associated with public stigma and this can influence readiness to identify as a voice hearer (VH) and psychological wellbeing. In this study, we investigated the relationships between a VH social identity, the integration of that identity with other important social identities and wellbeing. DESIGN Cross-sectional study, with a subset of longitudinal data across three time points. METHODS People who self-identified as voice hearers completed questionnaires (VH social identity, identity integration, wellbeing and perceptions of in-group and out-group empathy) at three time points, spaced at 3-monthly intervals. The final sample comprised 182 participants at T1, 91 at T2 and 75 at T3. Hierarchical linear multiple regression analyses were used to test all hypotheses. RESULTS The integration of a VH social identity was strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing at T1. Identity integration was also associated with static wellbeing scores at 6 months. Effects on wellbeing were not accounted for by either severity of voice-hearing or paranoia. Whilst perceptions of in-group empathy were associated with VH social identification, perceptions of outgroup empathy were important for identity integration. CONCLUSIONS Integrating a VH social identity with other important identities into a coherent sense of self is important for wellbeing in voice hearers; perceived in-group and outgroup empathy are important in this process.
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- Lorna I Hogg
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Sibeoni J. Lived experience of psychosis: challenges and perspectives for research and care. Curr Opin Psychiatry 2023; 36:194-199. [PMID: 36728595 DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW There is currently a recognition of the first-personal knowledge of people with lived experience of schizophrenia as an epistemic privilege that can influence and improve the quality of research and care. This review aims to identify and better understand the actual challenges and perspectives of this field. RECENT FINDINGS Two main themes are present in the recent literature: first, the direct involvement of persons with lived experience of psychosis both in research (first person accounts, lived experience and participatory research) and care with the development of new professional positions such as expert patients and peer workers ; second, the field of research on lived experience of psychosis based mostly on phenomenological psychiatry and qualitative research. SUMMARY Both involvement of persons with lived experience in care and research, and research on lived experience of psychosis have direct impact and outcomes such as leading to a better understanding of psychotic phenomena and to reduced stigma and providing more person-centered and holistic care and better social support. This review also highlights the conceptual and ethical challenges to overcome, especially the risk of tokenism.
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- Jordan Sibeoni
- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil Cedex
- ECSTRRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Richards SE, Carruthers SP, Castle DJ, Rossell SL. Speech processing in voice-hearers: Bridging the gap between empirical research and clinical implications. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2023; 57:322-327. [PMID: 34963327 DOI: 10.1177/00048674211068392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Individuals who hear voices (i.e. auditory verbal hallucinations) have been reported to exhibit a range of difficulties when listening to and processing the speech of other people. These speech processing challenges are observed even in the absence of hearing voices; however, some appear to be exacerbated during periods of acute symptomology. In this advisory piece, key findings from pertinent empirical research into external speech processing in voice-hearers are presented with the intention of informing healthcare professionals. It is the view that through a better understanding of the speech processing deficits faced by individuals who hear voices, more effective communication with such patients can be had.
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- Sophie E Richards
- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.,Department of Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.,Department of Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Reich D, Evans S, O'Shea M. Stakeholder views on mindfulness for youth at risk for psychosis. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2022; 31:1390-1404. [PMID: 35779266 PMCID: PMC9796432 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Interventions incorporating mindfulness for youth identified to be at risk for psychosis show promise for symptom management yet to be addressed by other approaches. Important questions remain as to how to safely and effectively implement these interventions with this cohort. The aim of this research was to collaboratively identify with stakeholders of such interventions, namely youth at risk for psychosis, and practitioners with experience working with youth at risk for psychosis - attitudes towards mindfulness and potential intervention adaptations to ensure the safety, uptake, and effectiveness of mindfulness interventions used with youth at risk for psychosis. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies were adopted. Eight practitioners and six at risk for psychosis individuals were interviewed. Both groups identified significant potential benefits of mindfulness, for stress and relaxation, managing difficult thoughts and emotions, increasing positive emotions, improving functioning, and patient empowerment within treatment participation. Stakeholders identified the helpfulness of including compassion-based practices, emphasizing experiential and concrete material, shorter and guided exercises, the targeting of anxiety and attenuated psychotic symptomology, and making the goals or intent of practice youth relevant. Significant barriers were identified - poor functioning and low motivation, high self-criticism, concurrent medication and substance use, and perceptions of mindfulness that may impact uptake (e.g. it requires relaxation to work). Formulation of and research into comprehensive clinical guidelines will help ensure the safe and effective use of future mindfulness and compassion-based practices with at risk for psychosis individuals.
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- Daniel Reich
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Sheaves B, Johns L, Loe BS, Bold E, Černis E, Molodynski A, Freeman D. Listening to and Believing Derogatory and Threatening Voices. Schizophr Bull 2022; 49:151-160. [PMID: 35947487 PMCID: PMC9810006 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbac101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS A plausible cause of distress for voice hearers is listening to and believing the threats and criticisms heard. Qualitative research indicates that patients have understandable reasons to listen. This study aimed to develop the understanding of distress using this listening and believing framework. Measures were developed of listening and believing voices and the reasons, and associations with distress tested. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study of patients hearing derogatory and threatening voices (N = 591). Listening and Believing-Assessment and Listening and Believing-Reasons item pools were completed, and assessments of distress. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted. STUDY RESULTS 52% (n = 307) of participants believed their voices most or all the time. Listening and believing had 4 factors: active listening, passive listening, believing, and disregarding. Higher levels of believing, active listening, and particularly passive listening were associated with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and voice distress. Reasons for listening and believing formed 7 factors: to better understand the threat; being too worn down to resist; to learn something insightful; being alone with time to listen; voices trying to capture attention; voices sounding like real people; and voices sounding like known people. Each type of reason was associated with active listening, passive listening, and believing. SEM showed that feeling worn down in particular accounted for listening and believing. Test-retest reliability of measures was excellent. CONCLUSIONS A framework of listening and believing negative voices has the potential to inform the understanding and treatment of voice distress.
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- Bryony Sheaves
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- The Psychometrics Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Reeve S, Sheaves B, Freeman D. Excessive sleepiness in patients with psychosis: An initial investigation. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245301. [PMID: 33449971 PMCID: PMC7810297 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Clinical experience indicates that excessive sleepiness and hypersomnia may be a common issue for patients with psychosis. Excessive sleepiness is typically ascribed to the sedating effects of antipsychotic medications but there may be other potential contributors such as sleep disorders and depression. Furthermore, the impact of excessive sleepiness itself on patients' symptoms and general wellbeing is yet to be examined. The current study reports an exploratory cross-sectional between-groups comparison of patients with early psychosis fulfilling criteria assessed in a diagnostic interview for problematic excessive sleepiness (n = 14), compared with those not reporting excessive sleepiness (n = 46). There were no differences between the groups in diagnosis, medication type, or antipsychotic medication dosage. There were no significant group differences in sleep duration. Significantly lower activity levels were found in the excessive sleepiness group. Insomnia and nightmares were common in those reporting excessive sleepiness. No significant differences were found in psychiatric symptoms, although data did indicate more severe cognitive disorganisation and grandiosity, but less severe paranoia and hallucinations, in the excessive sleepiness group. Wide confidence intervals and small sample size mean that care should be taken interpreting these results. Overall, this study indicates that excessive sleepiness may not be solely related to medication but also to low levels of activity and other sleep disorders. This is a novel finding that, if replicated, could indicate routes of intervention for this clinical issue. Future research should aim to disentangle directions of effect amongst sleepiness, mood, activity, and psychotic symptoms and investigate possible interventions for excessive sleepiness in psychosis.
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- Sarah Reeve
- Department of Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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