Publications by authors named "M J J Lommen"
Aims: Problem Management Plus (PM+) has been effective in reducing mental health problems among refugees at three-month follow-up, but there is a lack of research on its long-term effectiveness. This study examined the effectiveness of PM+ in reducing symptoms of common mental disorders at 12-month follow-up among Syrian refugees in the Netherlands.
Methods: This single-blind, parallel, controlled trial randomised 206 adult Syrians who screened positive for psychological distress and impaired functioning to either PM+ in addition to care as usual (PM+/CAU) or CAU alone.
(Fire)fighting the pandemic: PTSD and depression symptom profiles and longitudinal correlates.
Eur J Psychotraumatol
September 2024
Firefighters face regular exposure to potentially traumatic events, which is associated with the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Despite the high comorbidity, there remains limited understanding of the co-occurrence of PTSD and depression in terms of symptom patterns. Due to the unique stressors added by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is relevant to also understand this comorbidity in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRisky sex behavior is common among online dating users. Understanding the motives behind risky sex behavior might help identify suitable targets for prevention. We developed the Self-regulatory Sex Motives Scale in Online Dating (SSOD) to assess sex motives for casual sex in online dating users.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Excessive fear generalization has been associated with pathological anxiety, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, studies investigating the longitudinal relationship between generalization and the development of anxiety symptomatology are scarce. This study aims to test the predictive value of fear generalization for PTSD symptoms in a high-risk profession sample and to explore the relationship between generalization and neuroticism, which are both linked to PTSD.
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- The study explored the relationship between the effectiveness of exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescents with anxiety disorders and factors such as emotional processing and inhibitory learning during sessions.
- The treatment involved 72 adolescents who participated in a two-week intensive program, and effectiveness was measured using anxiety ratings and goal-related progress, assessing both fear reduction and changes in threat expectancies.
- Findings revealed a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms, with greater initial fear levels linked to better outcomes, while higher threat expectancies after exposure were associated with poorer progress, indicating the importance of both fear reduction and expectancy change in CBT.