Clinicians favour ‘evidence-based practice’. Researchers aim for ‘translational research’. So why is clinical provision of CBT – which boasts the strongest evidence-base of all psychological therapies – lagging behind?
When it first emerged just over a decade ago, D-cycloserine (DCS) enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxiety was hailed as one of the best examples of translational research in psychiatry. But does this apparent wonder drug really enhance the effects of exposure-based CBT? A recently published meta-analysis attempts to…
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects up to 2% of the population and is associated with serious impairment and disruption among sufferers. Yet, compared to other psychiatric problems, it remains relatively under-researched. Here, I describe our findings from a recent study of the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescent BDD.
The availability of cosmetic procedures to enhance our appearance seems to be ever-increasing. I was surprised to discover recently that even my local gym will offer Botox, a chemical peel or lip fillers if you are in the market for more than just a workout. Similarly, when I was looking…
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