Enhancing future-directed thinking in people with first-episode psychosis using a guided imagery intervention

Smith, Kelsey; Goodby, Emmeline; Hales, Susie; Johns, Louise

doi:10.1016/j.jbtep.2022.101738

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“…Brand et al (2021) found that imaginal exposure reduced the severity of AVHs and symptoms of the intrusiveness of the trauma memory. Finally, the study of Smith et al (2022) investigated the short‐term effects of neutral (i.e., imagining a table, char or rug) and positive (i.e., imagining a successful interview for a job/course, catching up with a friend or receiving positive feedback at work guided imagery intervention) guided imagery intervention in individuals with first episode psychosis. A subsample of the total sample was positive for AVHs.…”

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“…Reductions were found in emotional mental imagery (such as frequency of trauma intrusions, vividness of these images, associated distress and beliefs) (Brand et al, 2021; de Bont et al, 2016; Ison et al, 2014; van den Berg et al, 2013; van den Berg & van der Gaag, 2012), affective symptoms and the severity of AVHs and other psychotic symptoms (Brand et al, 2021; Croes et al, 2014; de Bont et al, 2016; Paulik et al, 2019; Pitfield et al, 2020; van den Berg & van der Gaag, 2012). In addition, using a positive guided imagery intervention in individuals with first episode psychosis and AVHs could target amotivation and increase engagement in therapy (Smith et al, 2022).…”

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Emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery and auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices): A systematic review of imagery assessment tools

Janssen,

van den Berg,

Paulik

et al. 2023

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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It is unknown to what extent mental imagery and auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) are related. Trials evaluating this issue used both emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery tools, thereby complicating outcomes comparisons. Therefore, the present study aimed to systematically review the literature on mental imagery in individuals with AVHs to (1) inventory imagery assessment tools used in this population, (2) to collect information on the relation between emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery in all sensory domains and AVHs and (3) to integrate the outcomes of this systematic review in a model of different mental imagery domains and related assessment tools. We conducted a systematic literature search in the PubMed Database. After full‐text screening, 17 papers were included. Findings showed that a variety of assessment methods have been used to assess various aspects of mental imagery in people with AVHs, suggesting that there is a lack of agreed theoretical conceptualization of mental imagery and AVHs. In addition, the studies confirmed as was expected that non‐emotional mental imagery seemed unrelated to AVHs whereas emotional mental imagery was related to AVHs. Lastly, we proposed a model of mental imagery domains and corresponding assessment methods distinguishing between emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery.

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Emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery and auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices): A systematic review of imagery assessment tools

Janssen,

van den Berg,

Paulik

et al. 2023

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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“…The SUIS is a 12‐item self‐report scale measuring spontaneous use of mental imagery in daily life (Reisberg et al, 2003). It has good convergent validity, acceptable internal consistency ( α = .72–.76; Nelis et al, 2014) and acceptable reliability in first episode psychosis ( n = 44; α = .77; Smith et al, 2022).…”

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Assessing the delivering of iMAgery‐focused therapy for PSychosis (iMAPS) via telehealth

2023

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ObjectivesTo examine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel telehealth (video‐conferencing software and telephone calls) imagery‐based therapeutic intervention for people experiencing persecutory delusions. Utilising a multiple baseline case series design and exploring imagery‐focused therapy for psychosis (iMAPS).DesignA non‐concurrent A‐B multiple baseline design was used.MethodsParticipants experiencing persecutory delusions and self‐reporting a psychosis or schizophrenia‐spectrum diagnosis were recruited through online adverts. On completion of assessments, participants were randomly assigned to multiple baseline assessments, of between three and five sessions. Six therapy sessions followed, consisting of imagery formulation, safe‐place imagery creation, compassionate imagery, imagery manipulation and rescripting. Participants completed pre‐ and post‐measures and sessional measures via an online survey software or in semi‐structured interviews. Two weeks post‐intervention, a final measure was completed exploring any potential adverse effects of psychotherapy.ResultsFive female participants completed all baseline and therapeutic sessions, suggesting the therapy was and mode of delivery was feasible and acceptable. Results indicate strong effect sizes across PANSS positive subscale and mood, as well as participants reporting a clinically significant change in at least one measure, for example, PSYRATS. All participants reported a reduction in the realness and compelling nature of distressing imagery.ConclusionsResults suggest delivering a telehealth imagery‐focused therapy is acceptable and feasibly delivered via telehealth. A control group and blinding of assessments would strengthen the methodological limitations present.

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Enhancing future-directed thinking in people with first-episode psychosis using a guided imagery intervention

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Emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery and auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices): A systematic review of imagery assessment tools

Emotional and non‐emotional mental imagery and auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices): A systematic review of imagery assessment tools

Assessing the delivering of iMAgery‐focused therapy for PSychosis (iMAPS) via telehealth

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