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The present research proposal aims at investigating the distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism. In particular, the role of empathy is studied.The present study is the first in which patients with narcissistic personality disorder…
Our long-range goal is to develop a comprehensive, clinically and cost effective treatment for BPD that produces both symptom remission and functional recovery. We aim to determine the role that group ST can have in the comprehensive treatment of…
Primary objective:To investigate the efficacy of a 12-week group-based training for female adolescents with CD (DBT-CD-A) compared to treatment as usual (TAU) within youth welfare institutions. It is hypothesised that add-on highly structured DBT-CD…
Studies examining the effect of couple therapy or couple-based interventions in treatment for personality disorder are very scarce and more research is required. Therefore, the present study examines the effect of couple-based interventions in…
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of MBT-DH in comparison to MBT-IOP. A secondary aim is to explore the cost-effectiveness and matching potential of various baseline variables that might help treatment selection procedures…
The primary aim of the proposed study is to investigate whether adjunctive treatment of negative self-image with a specific intervention module (i.e. COMET) has added value in the treatment of patients with BPD compared with MBT without such a…
The present study will test 1) whether child pornography downloaders can be classified into four subtypes based on their social skills, mental disorders, sexual fantasies, sexual drive and own sexual abuse; 2) whether these offender types differ…
To study the feasibility of applying tDCS to APD subjects to a) influence prefrontal asymmetries and b) assess whether the restoration of prefrontal electrophysiological balances is reflected in improved social-behavioral performance.
The main aim of the study is to investigate the influence of discussing religious issues during therapy on treatment outcome, both 6 months after start of treatment and 1,5 year after start of treatment. In addition, the study will take possible…
Objective: This study will investigate if AIM can be trained among people with chronic anger management processes. According to the AIM model, repeating avoidance responses to threatening stimuli may reduce aggressive impulses within this population…
This study will investigate the counter impulse hypothesis. According to the counter-impulse hypothesis, avoidance motivation counters aggressive impulses. Consequently, this regulatory impact should be especially effective when people*s aggressive…
Primary objective:- To identify the psychological mechanisms via which testosterone modulates value-based decision making, such as testosterone's effects on risk-taking levels, impulsivity and self-control in intertemporal choice, and social…
Primary objective: To identify the neural mechanisms via which testosterone modulates social decision-making. Secondary objectives: - To provide an extension of observed behavioral effects of testosterone on decision-making, specifically to examine…
The objective of this study is to describe the process of application as well as the outcomes of a Collaborative Care program provided for patients with severe personality disorders in specialized mental health care. The following research questions…
Main objectives: to compare the effect of a short term intensive DBT treatment program (3 months) with the effect of outpatient DBT, (1) in terms of reduction of suicidal and/or self-destructive behaviour and (2) with regard to reduction of severity…
The goal of this study is to explore how preferences for appropriate interpersonal distance varies across different forensic populations.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Incredible Years (IY) training to reduce behavior problems in young children. Also, the effect of IY on parenting skills and parenting stress will be examined.
The main objective of the study is to investigate the course of the mental health and quality of life of maltreated children after they have been reported to a Child Protection Agency (CPA). Secondary objectives are: (1) to examine how theoretically…
Objective: primary hypothesis: The level of complaints drops more in patients who have completed module schemafocused mindfulness than in patients who have completed the module self-image. Secondary hypotheses: The Personality Severity Index (PSI)…
Objective: Main objective of this study is to compare the area under the MPH saliva concentration versus time curve (AUC) following ingestion of immediate and sustained release formulations of MPH in children with ADHD. Secondary objectives are: 1.…