A major new RCT of Structured Psychological Support finds brief therapy offers no meaningful benefit over usual care for people with personality disorders.
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The EPISODE trial of psychedelic-assisted therapy for ‘treatment-resistant depression’ finds only modest effects, with a few clear responders, but lingering methodological questions.
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DDD affects around 2% of people but has no approved treatment. A new feasibility trial asks whether CBT-f-DDD could change that.
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British Muslims worry about judgment and misunderstanding in therapy, according to a new qualitative analysis of survey responses. The research shows respect and cultural competence matter more than matching client-therapist faith.
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First qualitative study exploring children’s experiences of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy found attunement and trust were more important than specific techniques.
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PTSD in young people is common, complex, and often entangled with depression, anxiety, and multiple traumatic experiences. A major new UK trial (DECRYPT) tested whether a structured form of trauma-focused cognitive therapy (CT-PTSD) can work in real CAMHS settings for those with the most severe difficulties.
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Mindfulness-based approaches show early promise for people with Parkinson’s, but the evidence is small, scattered, and underpowered. This systematic review maps what we know, what we don’t, and why psychological care needs far more attention in Parkinson’s services.
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If NHS Talking Therapies work so well, why are recovery rates lower for young adults? Saunders and colleagues analysed data from 1.5 million people to find out, and the results show an urgent need to rethink how we support young people in distress.
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What if therapy focused not on thoughts or voices, but on the vivid images that often accompany them? The iMAPS-2 trial tested a novel imagery-focused therapy for psychosis, showing it’s safe, acceptable, and ready for a full-scale trial.
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What happens when talking therapies or antidepressants don’t work? This new RCT tested whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), delivered via Zoom, could help people with hard-to-treat depression, and whether it’s worth the cost. The results will interest NHS decision-makers.
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