Publications by authors named "L Fontenelle"
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively treat anxiety symptoms across different anxiety and related disorders (ARDs), including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigate whether MBIs also lead to improvements in the quality of life (QoL) of patients with ARDs. A systematic review was performed through electronic search in PUBMED, PsycINFO, Embase, Web of Science, and Clinical Trials databases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Hoarding disorder studies are primarily based on persons who seek treatment and demonstrate good insight. The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether there are differences between community and treatment-seeking samples of individuals with hoarding disorder (HD).
Methods: Fourteen people with HD from the community and twenty treatment-seeking people with HD were assessed by a battery of instruments to evaluate HD features and other associated characteristics.
Background: Although literature demonstrates controversial results regarding the association between selenium and glucose metabolism, no studies have specifically targeted a population with obesity even though this group is vulnerable to insulin resistance.
Aim: To evaluate the association between selenium biomarkers and insulin resistance in women with obesity.
Methods: This case-control study recruited 84 women with obesity and 129 with healthy weight (control).
Article Synopsis
- Health-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) involve concerns about illness or appearance, and the study aimed to see how these symptoms are linked to different clinical characteristics in people with OCD.
- The research involved 1001 individuals with OCD, examining their demographics, symptom severity, clinical course, and mental health comorbidities using questionnaires.
- Results showed that those with health-related OCS had heightened severity in certain OCD symptoms like contamination and hoarding, less insight into their symptoms, and a higher occurrence of anxiety-related disorders, but overall severity and clinical course were similar between groups.
Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) have surged in popularity over the last few years. However, adherence to self-guided interventions remains a major hurdle to overcome. The current study utilized a phased implementation design, incorporating diverse samples and contexts to delve into the engagement challenges faced by a recently launched online mental health platform in Brazil with self-evaluation forms.
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