Publications by authors named "Dawn De Souza"
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- The Psychiatry Information Card (PIC) is a structured resource designed to boost medical students' confidence and knowledge during their psychiatry rotations, aiding their transition from classroom to clinical practice.
- The PIC improves pre- and post-rotation knowledge and learning experiences, with a high recommendation rate (90%) indicating strong student support for its use in rotations.
- Due to its low cost and easy distribution, the PIC is seen as a viable resource for broader integration into medical education curricula.
The current study investigates the relationship between insecure attachment and pathological personality trait domains in a sample of psychiatric outpatients. Participants ( N = 150) completed measures for attachment and personality. Bivariate correlations and multiple regression analyses investigated the extent to which insecure attachment and personality pathology were associated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFResearch has shown that religious/spiritual (R/S) beliefs can impact mental health. In addition, individual attachment impacts R/S views and mental health. Still, clinical studies are lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study explored the influence of attachment on psychiatric treatment by considering attitudes towards and the use of psychotropic medication and psychotherapy in patients with depressive and anxiety disorders. Adults referred to a psychiatrist completed self-report measures and participated in a diagnostic interview based on DSM-IV criteria. Those with depressive, anxiety or adjustment disorders were included (n = 124).
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