A systematic review on the therapeutic effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of anxiety disorders

Going Beyond the Visible in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defense Mechanisms and Their Associations With Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life

“…On the one hand, Principalization may work as a protective factor against experiencing diabetes distress, thus enacting more rational explanations for such a chronic condition and more effective strategies to handle it without feeling powerless and overwhelmed. In this sense, according to the theoretical framework, it would contribute to the modulation of the experience and the expression of anger, thus reducing negative affect reactivity to daily stressors (McIntyre et al, 2019;Vicario et al, 2019). However, on the other hand, as Principalization involves the splitting of thought content from affect, it could lead to unresolved or denied depression that may have a negative impact in chronic diseases in the long run (Hyphantis et al, 2005).…”

Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the ventromedial prefrontal cortex enhances fear extinction in healthy humans: A single blind sham-controlled study

“…Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders [1,2]. Fear extinction is considered essential to promote successful treatment of several anxiety disorders.…”

Outside the typical anxiety disorder definition: Characterizing the role of impulsivity in comorbid substance use disorder

“…This comorbidity is particularly insidious, as the anxiety disorder and SUD will interact in a synergistic manner to maintain each other. Understanding the mechanisms by which this detrimental interaction can occur, as discussed in this review, can aid treatment decisions tailored to this anxiety disorder patient subgroup, whether they be pharmacological or non-pharmacological such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, or brain stimulation methods [3,131]. Although comorbidity is highly complex and there is no single model that can explain all forms of concurrent anxiety and SUDs, this review proposes an etiological conceptualization of this comorbidity that may provide promising pathways towards the establishment of personalized treatments for this patient population.…”