Search for dissertations about: "Maria Tillfors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria Tillfors.

  2. 1. Social Phobia : The Family and the Brain

    Author : Maria Tillfors; Christer Allgulander; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Anticipation; anxiety; avoidant personality disorder; family history; fear; neuroimaging; positron emission tomography; regional cerebral blood flow; social phobia; symptom provocation; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : The present thesis investigated family history and neurobiology of social phobia. Social phobia is a disabling disorder characterized by a marked fear of scrutiny in a variety of social situations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Stuck on repeat : Adolescent stress and the role of repetitive negative thinking and cognitive avoidance

    Author : Malin Anniko; Maria Tillfors; Katja Boersma; Susan Branje; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescents stress; cognitive avoidance; repetitive negative thinking; anxiety; depression;

    Abstract : Stress and stress-related mental health problems such as anxiety and depressive symptoms are common in adolescents and seem to be increasing, especially in mid- to late-adolescent girls. Although adolescence, as a period of rapid growth and profound change, is often marked by an increase in normal stressors (e.g. READ MORE

  5. 3. Body Dysmorphic Disorder : Capturing a prevalent but under-recognized disorder

    Author : Sabina Brohede; Klaas Wijma; Barbro Wijma; Gun Wingren; Yvonne Wyon; Maria Tillfors; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : BackgroundIndividuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are highly distressed due to defects they perceive in their physical appearance that are not noticeable to others. The condition often leads to impaired functioning in relationships, socialization, and intimacy and a decreased ability to function in work, school, or other daily activities. READ MORE

  6. 4. Initial transfer of Project Support from the US to Sweden : Feasibility and clinical aspects as viewed by counsellors and parents

    Author : Helena Draxler; Kjerstin Almqvist; Fredrik Hjärthag; Maria Tillfors; Lilianne Eninger; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Intervention; Parenting programme; Intimate partner violence; Children’s behavioural problems; Feasibility study; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Project Support (PS) is a parenting programme developed and studied in the US for parents and children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) and for these children with subsequent behavioural problems. By examining feasibility aspects and using qualitative and quantitative methods, the study aimed to explore the transferability of PS to a new naturalistic context, i. READ MORE

  7. 5. Calm down : strategies for emotion regulation in clinical practice

    Author : Sara Edlund; Maria Tillfors; Steven J. Linton; Fredrik Holländare; Liesbet Goubert; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Emotion regulation; validation; invalidation; chronic pain; treatment-resistant anxiety disorders; dialectical behavior therapy; communication;

    Abstract : Problems with emotion regulation are common in people who seek help from health care professionals working with problems featuring psychological factors. Two such patient groups, chronic pain patients and patients with severe anxiety, are of interest in this dissertation. READ MORE