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Use of social media and online dating among individuals with a history of affective disorder
- Klara F. K. Rydahl, René B. K. Brund, Clara R. Medici, Vibeke Hansen, Krista N. Straarup, Sune P. V. Straszek, Søren D. Østergaard
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- Acta Neuropsychiatrica / Volume 33 / Issue 2 / April 2021
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- 15 October 2020, pp. 92-103
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Objectives:
To investigate how individuals with a history of affective disorder use and perceive their use of social media and online dating.
Methods:A questionnaire focusing on affective disorders and the use of social media and online dating was handed out to outpatients from unipolar depression and bipolar disorder clinics and general practice patients with or without a history of affective disorders (latter as controls). The association between affective disorders and use of social media and online dating was analysed using linear/logistic regression.
Results:A total of 194 individuals with a history of unipolar depression, 124 individuals with a history of bipolar disorder and 196 controls were included in the analysis. Having a history of unipolar depression or bipolar disorder was not associated with the time spent on social media compared with controls. Using the controls as reference, having a history bipolar disorder was associated with use of online dating (adjusted odds ratio: 2.2 (95% CI: 1.3; 3.7)). The use of social media and online dating had a mood-congruent pattern with decreased and more passive use during depressive episodes, and increased and more active use during hypomanic/manic episodes. Among the respondents with a history of affective disorder, 51% reported that social media use had an aggravating effect on symptoms during mood episodes, while 10% reported a beneficial effect. For online dating, the equivalent proportions were 49% (aggravation) and 20% (benefit), respectively.
Conclusion:The use of social media and online dating seems related to symptom deterioration among individuals with affective disorder.
A new tool for rating cognitive behavioural supervision – preliminary findings in a clinical setting
- S.B. Moeller, N.K. Rosenberg, M. Hvenegaard, K. Straarup, S.F. Austin
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- The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist / Volume 13 / 2020
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- 16 March 2020, e2
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy and one of the most widely used treatments for mental health problems. It is generally acknowledged that supervision improves the quality of treatment although systematic descriptions and empirical evaluation of supervision have been sparse. Moreover, there are relatively few valid and reliable instruments to evaluate supervision. Based on a comprehensive review of the supervision literature, six competency domains were identified to cover the scope of CBT supervision: Theory, Focus, Learning strategy, Techniques, Structure, and Interpersonal style. The Moeller, Moerch, Rosenberg Supervision Scale (MMRSS) was developed to evaluate supervisor performance within each of these domains after observation of supervision. The present study examined the psychometric properties of the MMRSS (inter-rater reliability and construct validity), the clinical utility, and satisfaction when using MMRSS to evaluate CBT supervision. CBT supervisors (n = 8) were recruited for the study and provided videos of group supervision. A total of 21 videos were rated using the MMRSS and the Supervisory Competency Scale (SCS) by two independent raters. Supervisees and supervisors completed a satisfaction questionnaire to capture their experience of using the MMRSS during supervision of supervision. The MMRSS showed acceptable internal consistency and validity. Several domains in MMRSS (Structure, Learning strategy, and Interpersonal style) correlated significantly with the corresponding domains in the SCS for cognitive supervision. Preliminary results indicate that the MMRSS may be a valid and clinically useful tool to evaluate CBT supervision, although further systematic evaluation is needed.
Key learning aims(1) To understand that empirically founded evaluation of cognitive behavioural supervision is essential for good training.
(2) To argue that a modern view of supervision places an emphasis on learning principles.
(3) To describe the Moeller, Moerch, Rosenberg Supervision Scale (MMRSS) and the scale’s preliminary psychometric properties.
(4) To describe the supervisors’ and supervisees’ reported satisfaction using the MMRSS.