Browsing by Author "Bird, Jessica C."
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Clinicians’ views of treatment types for first episode psychosis delivered in a randomised controlled trial (MAPS)
Bird, Jessica C. (2020-07)Background Clinicians’ treatment beliefs could affect the feasibility of delivering different treatments in a randomised controlled trial (RCT). In MAPS (Managing Adolescent first Episode Psychosis: a feasibility Study), ... -
The comments of voices on the appearance of patients with psychosis: ‘the voices tell me that I am ugly’
Waite, Felicity; Diamond, Rowan; Collett, Nicola; Teale, Ashley-Louise; Bird, Jessica C.; Cernis, Emma; Isham, Louise; Freeman, Daniel (2019-09)Background:There are high rates of obesity and low self-esteem in patients with psychosis. The occurrence of negative voice content directly about appearance is therefore plausible. Derogatory comments about appearance are ... -
Does raising heart rate prior to a behavioural test enhance learning in cognitive therapy for anxiety? An experimental test for the treatment of fear of heights using virtual reality
Bird, Jessica C.; Freeman, Daniel (2021-07)A key clinical issue is how to maximise the belief change central to cognitive therapy. Physiological arousal is a key internal cue confirming threat beliefs in anxiety disorders. Deeper extinction of anxiety may occur if ... -
The Experience of Sleep Problems and Their Treatment in Young People at Ultra-High Risk of Psychosis: A Thematic Analysis
Waite, Felicity; Bradley, Jonathan; Bird, Jessica C.; Freeman, Daniel (2018-08)We view sleep disruption as a contributory causal factor in the development of psychotic experiences. Clinical trials indicate that psychological interventions targeting insomnia result in improvements in both sleep and ... -
The journey of adolescent paranoia: A qualitative study with patients attending child and adolescent mental health services
Bird, Jessica C.; Freeman, Daniel; Waite, Felicity (2022-02)Objectives: Paranoia is most likely to emerge in adolescence. In adolescents with mental health disorders, the disruptive effect of paranoia on social relationships could worsen outcomes. However, little is known about ... -
Paranoia in patients attending child and adolescent mental health services
Bird, Jessica C.; Fergusson, Emma C.; Shearn, Christina; Teale, Ashley-Louise; Stratford, Hannah J.; James, Anthony; Waite, Felicity; Freeman, Daniel (2021-01)OBJECTIVE: Paranoia may be particularly prevalent during adolescence, building on the heightened social vulnerabilities at this age. Excessive mistrust may be corrosive for adolescent social relationships, especially in ... -
Sleep disruption in adolescent inpatients: prevalence, associations with clinical outcomes, and clinician perspectives
Bird, Jessica C.; Salkovskis, Paul; James, Anthony; Stratford, Hannah J.; Sheaves, Bryony (2023-10)Sleep problems are common for adolescents with psychiatric disorders, and sleep treatment may aid mental health recovery. Inpatient admissions are likely a particularly challenging time for sleep. Despite this little is ... -
Suicidal ideation and behaviour in patients with persecutory delusions: Prevalence, symptom associations, and psychological correlates
Freeman, Daniel; Collett, Nicola; Diamond, Rowan; Cernis, Emma; Bird, Jessica C.; Isham, Louise; Forkert, Ava; Waite, Felicity (2019-07)Background:To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviour - and their correlates - in patients with persecutory delusions. Methods:110 patients with persecutory delusions in the context of non-affective ... -
Understanding young peoples’ and family members’ views of treatment for first episode psychosis in a randomised controlled trial (MAPS)
Bird, Jessica C. (2020-07)Background;There is limited evidence to inform treatment decision-making in adolescents experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). In the MAPS trial (Managing Adolescent first Episode Psychosis: a feasibility Study), ... -
The weeks before 100 persecutory delusions: the presence of many potential contributory causal factors
Freeman, Daniel; Diamond, Rowan; Bird, Jessica C.; Cernis, Emma; Collett, Nicola; Isham, Louise; Lister, Rachel; Waite, Felicity (2019-09)Background:The period before the formation of a persecutory delusion may provide causal insights. Patient accounts are invaluable in informing this understanding. Aims:To inform the understanding of delusion formation, ...