Perfectionism has been linked to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. Many studies have looked at how perfectionism is linked to these problems. Perfectionism has been described as a ‘transdiagnostic’ factor, meaning that it cuts across a range of psychological problems. Perfectionism has often been broken down into two main parts: (1) perfectionistic …
Read More »The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Chronic neck pain (CNP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders as it is the second leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and the 21st leading cause of disability worldwide (Safiri et al., 2020). According to epidemiological studies CNP occurs mainly in women with a female/male ration 3:1, mainly in …
Read More »Effects of DBT-based Interventions on Alexithymia: A Systematic Review
Alexithymia [from the Greek a (not) – lexis (words) – thymos (emotion); “no words for emotions”] is a term developed to describe people with marked restriction in experiencing emotions, difficulties in identifying and distinguishing their feelings from physical sensations, and a particular struggle to find appropriate words to verbalize what …
Read More »Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Our study found that the internet can be used to deliver effective and convenient psychological treatment for people struggling with panic attacks.As many as one in three people will have a panic attack during their life. Panic attacks are a sudden rush of intense fear and anxiety, including physical symptoms …
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