Publications by authors named "B Kerry Maddox"
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- Many experimental setups in quantum science rely on laser fields for controlling states, but this control can suffer from issues related to optical phase noise.
- Researchers introduced an optical feedforward technique to minimize laser phase noise during the stimulated Raman adiabatic passage for transferring ultracold RbCs molecules.
- After conducting over 100 transfers on individual molecules, they achieved a notable transfer efficiency of 98.7(1)%, which is primarily constrained by the intensity of the lasers used.
Background: Autistic youth experience high rates of anxiety, which has been treated with modified cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), often integrating exposure therapy. Such anxiety treatments are effective for this population; however, there remains a gap between these evidence-based mental health interventions and their implementation in community mental health (CMH) services where autistic youth receive care.
Method: This qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews with four types of community members in the United States: 15 autistic youth with anxiety, 15 caregivers of autistic youth with anxiety, 11 CMH clinicians, and 8 CMH clinic leaders.
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- About 50% of autistic youth experience anxiety that affects their daily lives, and while specific psychotherapies have been found effective, there's limited research on their application in community settings.
- A study conducted through interviews with various stakeholders highlighted key barriers and facilitators to accessing mental health services for autistic youth, revealing themes related to youth characteristics, caregiver engagement, and provider relationship-building.
- Recommendations for improving anxiety treatment include allowing more time for sessions to build rapport, matching providers to youth based on preferences, and increasing psychoeducation for families.
Introduction: Misophonia is an increasingly recognized disorder characterized by negative emotional and sensory reactions to specific noises. Although misophonia most often begins in childhood, there has been minimal research on its clinical presentation in youth. This qualitative study explored cognitive behavioral processes that are involved in misophonia and its associated functional impairment in young people and their families.
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