Distinguishing Distress in the Context of Aging: Demoralization vs. Depression
Kaneriya S, Mendonca C, Singh E, Wilkins K. Distinguishing Distress in the Context of Aging: Demoralization vs. Depression. Current Geriatrics Reports 2023, 12: 128-137. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-023-00390-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsAnxiety disordersOlder adultsAge-related challengesPotential protective factorsInterpersonal attachmentSense of hopelessnessReviewOlder adultsPsychotherapeutic interventionsPsychological conditionsLoss of meaningContext of agingBetter tailor treatmentsPhysical symptom burdenClinical constructProtective factorsExistential conflictFamily supportSocial isolationDemoralizationStrongest predictorPrevalence of demoralizationChronic medical illnessSuicidal ideationMoodDepressionResults of a pilot study examining the effect of positive psychology interventions on cannabis use and related consequences
Spillane N, Schick M, Hostetler K, Trinh C, Kahler C. Results of a pilot study examining the effect of positive psychology interventions on cannabis use and related consequences. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2023, 131: 107247. PMID: 37263491, PMCID: PMC10875633, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive psychology interventionsCannabis useWeekly cannabis usePsychological interventionsEffect of positive psychological interventionYoung adult cannabis usePast-month cannabis useRates of cannabis useBaseline cannabis usePositive psychological constructsAdult cannabis useSubstance use behaviorsCross-sectional workCannabis usersPsychological constructsBaseline to follow-upPositive psychological conditionsCannabisPsychological conditionsYoung adultsUse behaviorsAdequate statistical powerPilot studyParticipantsStatistical power
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