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Anxiety
Published in Carolyn Torkelson, Catherine Marienau, Beyond Menopause, 2023
Carolyn Torkelson, Catherine Marienau
In conventional medicine, generalized anxiety disorder is usually treated with one of three groups of medications: SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzodiazepines. June and Arlena took medication that lessened their agitated and frenetic thoughts, minimizing their anxious state. However, these types of medications are not helpful for all women and are only partially beneficial for many. Practitioners often recommend a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy with the right therapist can be a valuable resource for treating and rewiring your anxious brain.
Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System
Published in Philip B. Gorelick, Fernando D. Testai, Graeme J. Hankey, Joanna M. Wardlaw, Hankey's Clinical Neurology, 2020
James A. Mastrianni, Elizabeth A. Harris
In anxiety, there are no clinical trials to support PD-specific therapies. Nonpharmacologic therapies include psychotherapy, relaxation therapy, and biofeedback, while pharmacologic therapies include benzodiazepines, SSRIs, buspirone, and adjusting PD medication if symptoms are ‘off’ related. Cognitive behavioral therapy may be useful for both depression and anxiety.
The Role of the Family
Published in Paloma Tejero, Hernán Pinto, Aesthetic Treatments for the Oncology Patient, 2020
Galindo Vázquez et al. [4], after a review of the literature, concludes that the interventions that help the most and have more evidence are as follows: Informative/psychoeducational interventions, which are aimed at providing the caregiver with training to be able to effectively carry out care for the cancer patient, management instruction and care of ostomies and catheters, and teaching of diets appropriate to the pathology and treatment.Interventions for the couple/family, which are aimed at improving communication within the family, facilitating the relationship of couple and conflict resolution. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational techniques, and activation control techniques are usually employed.Therapeutic orientation directed to the caregivers themselves, improving or facilitating skills to attend their own physical and emotional health, self-confidence, self-efficacy, quality of life, and support systems.
A systematic review of maintenance following intensive therapy programs in chronic post-stroke aphasia: importance of individual response analysis
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2022
Maya Menahemi-Falkov, Caterina Breitenstein, John E. Pierce, Anne J. Hill, Robyn O'Halloran, Miranda L. Rose
Following the initial search, duplicate articles were removed using reference management software (EndNote X9 by Clarivate Analytics). All abstracts were screened independently by the first and third authors using Covidence (https://www.covidence.org/), an online systematic review tool, against the following inclusion criteria:Published in peer-reviewed journal in the English language.Adults (18+ years) with chronic stroke-induced aphasia (≥6 months).Original quantitative research data.Behavioural therapy program delivered for at least five hours per week for a limited, pre-defined duration and aimed at achieving specific language or communication goals [16].At least a single follow-up assessment.
Clinical direction in the pharmacological and device management of refractory overactive bladder: the urge to develop new treatments
Published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2022
Nonpharmacologic approaches are suggested first-line treatment in managing symptoms of OAB through behavioral therapies (e.g. pelvic floor muscle exercises and bladder training) alone or in combination with pharmacotherapy [1]. Although behavioral therapy can be highly effective, it is not well suited for all patients due to the time and effort needed for training on proper techniques [2]. Behavioral therapies place substantial burden on patients to maintain adherence, which makes pharmacotherapy a potentially more attractive avenue. Balancing the benefits and challenges with each pharmacotherapy to ensure improvement in symptoms and patient quality of life (QoL) can be difficult. The past several years have seen the development of new therapeutic options, including a plethora of devices intended to improve pelvic floor identification, control, and strength but without universal adoption of any individual or class of devices.
Challenges and Solutions to Implementing a Community-Based Wellness Program for Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons
Published in Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2022
Theodore Jackson, Koushank Ahuja, Gilian Tenbergen
PPD was founded in Germany in 2005 to provide supportive treatment to pedophilic and hebephilic individuals (MAPs) residing in the community. Dunkelfeld is a German term that translates to dark field. The PPD differs in one relevant way from prevention efforts in other countries: individuals with “dark-field” or offenses that have not been identified can still seek treatment without fear of uniform mandatory reporting. The project adheres to the slogan “You are not guilty of your sexual desire, but you are responsible for your sexual behavior. There is help! Don’t become an offender!” Out of the 1,134 people who responded to PPD by 2010, 499 had completed the intake diagnostic procedure, and 255 were offered therapy. The therapy offered is divided into three categories. Patients are encouraged to stop denying their sexual inclination and integrate it into their self-concept and involve family in the therapeutic process. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps in improving coping skills, stress management, and sexual attitudes (Beier, Ahlers et al., 2009; Beier et al., 2015; Beier, Neutze et al., 2009; Schaefer et al., 2010). PPD helped researchers understand a lot about people who are attracted to minors and how they can be provided with treatment and other supportive services.