Many
mental
health
problems
stem
from
negative
life
experiences.
Memories
of
such
experiences
are
not
only
distressing
in
and
themselves,
but
may
also
contaminate
existing
autobiographical
memory
networks.
To
date,
little
is
known
about
the
modifiability
previously
formed
episodic
memories,
particularly
their
affective
valence.
investigate
this,
we
developed
Modification
Of
Valence
In
Episodes
(MOVIE)
paradigm,
modelling
rich
memories
with
high
experimental
control.
First,
established
that
film
clips
can
change
valence
neutral
pictures
(Experiment
1).
a
series
preregistered
experiments,
then
assessed
whether
2)
emotional
3-4)
be
modified
when
retrieval
followed
by
new
experience,
if
so,
this
experience
needs
to
related
4).
Across
participants
first
encoded
scenes,
representing
lifelike
The
next
day,
they
retrieved
each
episode
rated
feelings,
before
viewing
valence-incongruent
scene
same
film.
A
day
later,
again
day-1
memories.
Collectively,
results
indicated
compared
merely
retrieved.
Importantly,
updating
was
observed
episodes
were
film,
highlighting
importance
narratives
binding.
Insights
into
how
transform
critical
for
understanding
why
adverse
sometimes
lead
pervasive
problems,
simultaneously
harnessed
treatment
innovation.
World Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 52 - 80
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
The
understanding
of
responses
to
traumatic
events
has
been
greatly
influenced
by
the
introduction
diagnosis
post‐traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD).
In
this
paper
we
review
initial
versions
diagnostic
criteria
for
condition
and
associated
epidemiological
findings,
including
sociocultural
differences.
We
consider
evidence
reactions
occurring
in
multiple
contexts
not
previously
defined
as
traumatic,
implications
that
these
observations
have
diagnosis.
More
recent
developments
such
DSM‐5
dissociative
subtype
ICD‐11
complex
PTSD
are
reviewed,
adding
there
several
distinct
phenotypes.
describe
psychological
foundations
PTSD,
involving
disturbances
memory
well
identity.
A
broader
focus
on
identity
may
be
able
accommodate
group
communal
influences
experience
trauma
impact
resource
loss.
then
summarize
current
concerning
biological
with
a
particular
genetic
neuroimaging
studies.
Whereas
progress
prevention
disappointing,
is
now
an
extensive
supporting
efficacy
variety
treatments
established
trauma‐focused
interventions
–
cognitive
behavior
therapy
(TF‐CBT)
eye
movement
desensitization
reprocessing
(EMDR)
non‐trauma‐focused
therapies,
which
also
include
some
emerging
identity‐based
approaches
present‐centered
compassion‐focused
therapies.
Additionally,
promising
neither
nor
pharmacological,
or
combine
pharmacological
approach,
3,4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA)‐assisted
psychotherapy.
advances
priority
areas
adapting
resource‐limited
settings
across
cultural
contexts,
community‐based
approaches.
conclude
identifying
future
directions
work
mental
health.
Psychotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Objectives
This
qualitative
study
explored
changes
described
by
individuals
with
complex
dissociative
disorders
(CDDs)
2
years
after
participating
in
a
psychoeducative
group.
Few
recent
studies
have
examined
the
early
from
incomprehensible
reactions
to
integration
of
traumatic
events.
International Journal of Social Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Background:
The
11th
International
Classification
of
Diseases
introduces
the
diagnosis
Complex
PTSD
(CPTSD);
characterized
by
traditional
symptomology
plus
Disturbances
in
Self
Organisation.
Part
this
construct
involves
feeling
socially
disconnected
from
others,
suggesting
that
aspects
group
and
individual
identity
may
be
associated
with
disorder.
Aims:
current
study
seeks
to
contribute
better
understanding
association
social
personal
development
disorder
post-conflict
contexts.
Methodology:
This
analysed
survey
data
collected
as
part
a
case-control
investigation
psychological
risk
resilience
trauma-exposed
sample
Colombia
(
N
=
541).
Identity
orientations,
is,
level
importance
ascribed
one’s
identity,
was
assessed
using
Social
Personal
Identities
Scale
(SIPI)
predictor
probable
CPTSD
multinomial
logistic
regression.
Results:
Analyses
indicated
trauma
experiences
were
both
diagnostic
categories,
however
orientation
significant
predictors
diagnosis,
but
not
diagnosis.
Greater
orientation,
viewing
oneself
individualistic,
increased
likelihood
CPTSD.
In
contrast,
greater
stronger
membership
identification,
reduced
odds
Identifying
victim
conflict
significantly
for
or
outcomes.
Conclusion:
sense
cohesion
is
suggested
protective
against
development,
whereas
factor.
Theoretical
perspectives
considering
role
valuable
societies.
Cognitive Therapy and Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
impact
of
exclusion
(affiliation-loss)
events
is
theorized
to
be
painful
and
personally
meaningful,
especially
in
social
anxiety.
However,
specific
data
on
the
autobiographical
anxiety
scarce.
To
fill
this
gap,
we
conducted
two
studies.
Methods
Participants
(Study
1:
N
=
246;
Study
2:
273),
including
varying
levels
subclinical
anxiety,
recalled
events.
participants
reported
several
indices
events’
impact:
emotional
intensity,
post-traumatic
distress,
centrality
event
person’s
life
story,
cognitions
concerning
perceived
affiliation
status
following
2).
Results
We
hypothesized
found
that
relates
enhanced
controlling
for
depressive
symptoms
centrality.
Based
dual
sensitivity
(Gilboa-Schechtman,
et
al.,
2024),
predicted
association
with
distress
will
mediated
by
status-related
cognitions.
status-,
but
not
affiliation-related
cognitions,
mediate
distress.
Conclusions
Exclusion
appear
linked
heightened
post-event
particularly
among
individuals
high
Event
may
partially
explain
association,
pointing
potential
directions
future
research
therapeutic
exploration.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
The
11th
revision
of
the
World
Health
Organization's
International
Classification
Diseases
(ICD-11)
introduces
a
new
disorder
called
complex
posttraumatic
stress
disorder.
This
is
heterogeneous,
and
identifying
its
core
symptoms
important
for
understanding
different
aspects.
network
approach
to
psychopathology
allows
examining
structure
Complex
PTSD
at
symptom
level,
which
helps
in
analyzing
direct
interactions
between
symptoms.
study
aimed
explore
identify
critical
treatment-seeking
population
Iran.
Participants
consisted
463
people
referred
comprehensive
health
centers
Tehran
from
September
December
2023
with
psychopathological
syndromes
who
had
history
trauma
developmental
stages.
were
assessed
using
Trauma
Questionnaire
(ITQ)
Measurement
Exposure
Traumatic
Event
checklist.
Network
analysis
was
applied
most
central
(nodes)
associations
(edges)
by
graphical
LASSO
algorithm
EBCglasso
method
estimation.
result
showed
that
estimated
Iranian
culture
highly
accurate
stable.
this
feelings
failure
worthlessness.
Additionally,
"long-term
upset"
identified
as
connection
DSO.
determined
worthlessness
are
network.
It
suggested
these
should
be
given
priority
theoretical
treatment
models
PTSD.
European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 100390 - 100390
Published: March 6, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
experience
and
impact
of
participating
in
psychoeducative
group
therapy
based
on
an
explanatory
model
for
dissociative
symptoms.
We
further
explored
potential
significance
this
may
have
participants
healing
process.
A
total
26
with
Complex
Dissociative
Disorder
(CDD)
were
interviewed
6
months
after
finishing
a
20-week
that
included
skills
training.
The
research
team
analyzed
data
interpretative
interview-based
qualitative
method.
analysis
resulted
two
main
categories
12
subcategories.
first
category
was
"Developing
more
coherent
self",
describing
initial
change
participants'
self-experience
from
confused
fragmented
increased
coherency.
second
"Increased
sense
agency"
represented
new
way
relating
helping
oneself.
results
are
presented
which
points
towards
some
possible
connections
between
categories.
Our
suggest
contributed
movement
self-awareness
permits
coherence
among
various
parts
self
agency.
resulting
work
identifies
crucial
elements
can
be
applied
improving
treatment.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 12, 2024
Traumatic
experiences
are
a
significant
risk
factor
for
psychological
disturbances,
including
disorders
such
as
complex
posttraumatic
stress
disorder,
emotion-processing
problems,
and
trauma-related
dissociative
experiences.
The
present
investigation
examined
the
coexistence
of
these
symptoms
using
network
analysis
model.
