OBJECTIVE: Anxiety and depressive disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions and have a high comorbidity rate. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains the gold standard psycho…

BACKGROUND: Social prescribing (SP) has emerged as a non-medical strategy to enhance cancer survivors' well-being by addressing psychosocial challenges through diverse interventions. Despite growing e…

BACKGROUND: Eating disorders (EDs) and ultra-processed food use disorder (UPFUD) have traditionally been examined as separate entities, resulting in ongoing tension between two primary perspectives: (…

This study examines the therapeutic and expressive potential of queer-themed Indian cinema as an arts-based intervention for LGBTQIA+ elders with trauma histories, positioning film-viewing as a struct…

Episodic memories, although experienced as continuous, are structured into discrete events, a process supported by working memory (WM) and attentional control. Yet, the causal contributions of these m…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The lifespan of adults with an intellectual/development disability has increased. Caregiving for these adults is often provided by their parents. Few programs address the ne…

The concept of treatment-refractory addiction (TRA), while relatively new to the addiction field, is a well-established concept in other areas of medicine and psychiatry. Recent commentaries have high…

Rumination is a mental process characterized by the repetitive analysis of concerns without taking concrete or helpful action. It has been shown to be transdiagnostic, contributing to the maintenance …

BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex psychiatric disorder that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The World Health Organization recognizes the therapeutic value of expressive arts, inclu…

BACKGROUND: Playback Theatre is a participatory form of improvisational theatre that allows participants to share personal stories, which are then reenacted by performers in real time. Despite its inc…

This umbrella review will evaluate the effectiveness of creative arts therapies (CAT)-encompassing art, drama, dance/movement, and music therapies-compared to standard non-creative treatments, in enha…

BACKGROUND: Videoconferencing (also known as telehealth) is part of digitally enabled healthcare provision ('eHealth') and its use in palliative care practice is increasing. There is uncertainty and l…