Childhood adversities and the exposome in dementia risk and brain health
Purpose of review Prevention research has largely concentrated on mid- and late-life modifiable risk factors, whereas early-life adversities have received less attention. Growing evidence shows that early adversities can influence brain health across biological systems and social environments, yet findings are fragmented and rarely address broader structural conditions. This review synthesizes recent evidence and introduces […]
The long-term effectiveness of psychodynamic and analytical psychotherapy in routine care: Results from a naturalistic study over 6 years.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 93(12), Dec 2025, 814-828; doi:10.1037/ccp0000985 Objective: This naturalistic study examines the long-term effectiveness of two psychoanalytically oriented therapies—psychodynamic psychotherapy (PP) and analytical psychotherapy (AP)—in routine care settings in Germany. Method: A total of 428 patients diagnosed with various mental disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of […]
Error in Abstract
In the Original Investigation titled “Pragmatic Comparative Effectiveness of Primary Care Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a Randomized Clinical Trial,” published online October 15, 2025, there was an error in the Results of the Abstract. The phrase “11 of 352 patients (31.5%) randomized to WET” was changed to “111 of 352 patients (31.5%) randomized to […]
Age-only versus multivariable models for dementia prediction: a comparative analysis
Purpose of review Accurate dementia risk prediction is critical for prevention, yet it remains unclear which predictors add meaningful value beyond chronological age. This review evaluates the extent to which multivariable dementia risk models identify modifiable risk factors that enhance prediction value. Recent findings We systematically reviewed cohort studies reporting both age-only and multivariable dementia […]
Climate change and dementia: the impacts of social inequalities
Purpose of review Climate change has emerged as a critical global health challenge, which poses significant risks to brain health and well being among older adults. This review summarized the evidence from the past 2 years on how climate change shapes cognitive health and further explored how social inequities amplify the climate-related exposures and the […]
Apathy in dementia: pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment strategies
Purpose of review Apathy is one of the most prevalent and disabling symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders, yet targeted treatments remain poorly defined. In recent years, growing interest in its conceptualization and management has led to an increasing number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses addressing both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Recent findings Among pharmacological […]
Emotion regulation as a transdiagnostic treatment construct across group cognitive behavioral therapies for adult anxiety and depression.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 93(12), Dec 2025, 789-803; doi:10.1037/ccp0000967 Objectives: Identifying the mechanisms of change in first-line cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols for adult anxiety and depression could enhance outcomes for the individual. We explored (a) the effect of four group CBT protocols on general emotion regulation skills, (b) the effect of […]
The impact of routine outcome monitoring and feedback integration on treatment outcome: A therapist-specific indicator of belief updating processes?
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 93(12), Dec 2025, 804-813; doi:10.1037/ccp0000974 Objectives: Therapists vary widely in their use of feedback, which may reflect differences in how they incorporate feedback into their clinical judgment—especially when their evaluations diverge from their patients’. This process, often referred to as belief updating, involves adapting one’s perspective based on […]
Questioning the distinction between active elements and mechanisms: Evidence from a reanalysis in cognitive behavioral therapy of depression.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 93(12), Dec 2025, 829-834; doi:10.1037/ccp0000984 Objective: A new theoretical measurement framework for assessing active elements in cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) emphasizes distinguishing various aspects of therapeutic components, and differentiating processes occurring within and between sessions. In this article, we apply the framework to data analyzed prior to its […]
Is there a treatment for the Turker blues? A fully remote nationwide randomized controlled trial of a digital intervention for depression in adult online workers.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 93(11), Nov 2025, 719-734; doi:10.1037/ccp0000982 Objective: We conducted a nationwide, fully remote two-arm randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of a self-guided internet-based behavioral activation (BA) intervention for depression in online workers. The intervention was a 4-week program designed as part of the Common Element Toolbox (COMET). […]