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Unusual cognitions and bipolar
This study explored the link between maladaptive cognitions and mood symptoms in bipolar disorder over 3 months. Findings showed a correlation between maladaptive thoughts and depression, with self-compassion playing a mitigating role. Dysfunctional attitudes were associated with mania. The study suggests addressing these thought patterns in therapy to reduce depressive symptoms. Read more
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What is the role of metacognition in experiencing hallucinations?
Experiencing daily hallucinations may be linked to lower metacognitive abilities, affecting one’s ability to reflect on self and tasks. A study using Ecological Momentary Assessment found that less accurate metacognitive self-reflection was associated with more hallucinations. Improving in-the-moment metacognitive reflection could potentially reduce hallucination intensity and increase control. Read more
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What are the psychological benefits of yoga?
This paper by Dr. Alison Bennetts explores how yoga may support psychological wellness, potentially lowering distress and improving wellbeing across different populations. It suggests that yoga and talking therapy share similarities and proposes a new model illustrating how yoga is linked to therapeutic processes. The findings support yoga as a potential clinical intervention. Read more
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How does insecure attachment lead to paranoia?
Dr Katherine Newman-Taylor 2022 Background Previous research suggests that there is a relationship between attachment and paranoia. Attachment refers to the bond between the patient and caregiver. A larger proportion of patients with psychosis have insecure attachments compared to the general population. Those with insecure attachments tend to experience uncertainty and fear in their relationships.… Read more
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Experiencing hallucinations in daily life: The role of metacognition
Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper 2023 Background Hallucinations (unshared experiences) have been linked to less ability to reflect on our own thoughts and behaviours (also known as ‘metacognition’). This suggests that there might be a link between unshared experiences and people being overconfident in their abilities on daily tasks. Studies tend to measure people’s recollection of hallucination… Read more
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Emotion regulation leads to reduced paranoia in people with psychosis
Dr Tess Maguire 2020 Background Current psychological treatments for psychosis mainly focus on cognitive and behavioural management of delusions and hallucinations, and they are generally helpful. Emotions are not usually addressed in these treatments, even though we know people with psychosis have difficulty identifying, accepting and changing their mood. Aims This study looked at how… Read more
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