American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Volume 76
- Number 2
- June 2023
Editorial
Articles
Publication date: 26 October 2022
Pages57–61Research confirms that although patients experiencing psychosis want to speak about their symptoms with psychiatrists, psychiatrists are often hesitant to engage them directly in such conversations because of their fear of colluding, promoting ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20220034Publication date: 16 February 2023
Pages62–68Objective: Multifamily group (MFG) psychotherapy is widely used for mental and general medical conditions. MFG therapy engages family members in caring for a loved one experiencing illness and helps clarify the impact of illness on family. Use of MFG ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20210060Publication date: 21 December 2022
Pages69–74Objective: Blended-format interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an integrated approach consisting of alternating face-to-face (in person or videoconferencing) and online sessions, and this format may increase access to care, empower patients, and improve ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20210061Publication date: 27 February 2023
Pages75–81Objective: This article discusses the development and initial clinimetric and psychometric properties of the Brief Multidimensional Assessment Scale (BMAS). The BMAS is an ultrabrief multidimensional measure of global patient well-being that can be used at ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20220032Psychotherapy Tools
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Pages82–86Patients with co-occurring substance use disorders and borderline personality disorder have high rates of morbidity, mortality, and utilization of medical services. Their acute symptoms present complex challenges to clinical staff in the medical emergency ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20220041Brief Reports
Publication date: 10 February 2023
Pages87–90Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and impact of participation by psychiatric residents in an academic institution’s tiered psychotherapy pathway. Methods: The authors invited pathway graduates who earned an area of distinction between ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20220036