Introduction: The transdiagnostic approach has been shown to offer promising prospects in psychopathology, based on the observation that common factors may be involved in different psychiatric disorders. The transdiagnostic skills scale (T2S) was developed recently to assess the skills that are disrupted in these disorders. However, studies have shown that the T2S has lower predictive power for externalizing than internalizing disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe application of liposomes (LPs) to central nervous system disorders could represents a turning point in the therapy and quality of life of patients. Indeed, LPs have demonstrated their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and, as a consequence, to enhance the therapeutics delivery into the brain. Some approaches for BBB crossing involve the modification of LP surfaces with biologically active ligands.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The categorical approach in psychiatry has received many criticisms. Modern research tends to develop a transdiagnostic approach. However, transdiagnostic works lack an overall understanding and focus mainly on anxiety and depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Psychotherapy has proved its efficacy for treating a wide range of psychological disorders. Most types of psychotherapy have been developed to treat specific disorders and validated through controlled-randomized trials. In recent years, researchers have developed a new way to conceptualize patients' difficulties, focusing on processes instead of diagnoses.
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