Brief Core Schema Scales & Early Psychosis

Using the Brief Core Schema Scales with Individuals at Clinical High Risk of Psychosis, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Early view, 2009 Abstract:  Brief Core Schema Scales (BCSS) were developed to provide a theoretically coherent self-report assessment of schemata concerning self and others in psychosis. They provide a more useful measure of schemata about self and [...]

Stimulant Induced Psychosis – ADHD

Stimulant Induced Psychosis,   Child and Adolescent Mental Health , Volume 14 Issue 1February 2009 Abstract: Stimulants are used as a first line option in the treatment of ADHD and are amongst the safest drugs used in children and adolescents. The potential for psychotic side effects are well known, but reported as rare. Method: We are reporting four cases [...]

Alcohol Misuse – RCT

A computerized harm minimization prevention program for alcohol misuse and related harms: randomized controlled trial,  Addiction, 2009, Volume 104 Issue 4, Pages 564 - 575 Abstract: Hazardous alcohol use is a leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults world-wide, yet few effective prevention interventions exist. This study was the first to examine a computerized harm minimization intervention [...]