Interventions

Published Research & Citations

IndoPsyCare endeavours to continue conducting research into the latest evidence-based psychological treatments and remain up-to-date on psychological phenomena and breakthroughs.

We are proud to present the research conducted, or contributed to, by our advisors and IndoPsyCare psychologists. We seek to emphasize that whilst members of our team have contributed to these papers, we do not claim rights nor ownership of these publications.

• Moritz, S., Göritz, A., Kraj, M., Gehlenborg, J., Hottenrott, B., & Tonn, P. et al. (2020). Imaginal Retraining Reduces Cigarette Smoking: A Randomized Controlled Study. European Addiction Research, 26(6), 355-364. doi: 10.1159/000509823

  Abstract:
  “Objectives: Evaluated the efficacy of imaginal retraining, a mental simulation variant of approach bias modification, for reducing tobacco craving and actual smoking consumption in a 6-week randomized controlled study with 345 smokers.
  
  Findings: Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses showed significant reductions in tobacco craving (Visual Analogue Scale) and self-reported smoking reduction (45.5% vs. 26.4%) favoring imaginal retraining over control conditions. Active participants showed significant reductions in nicotine dependency on the Fagerström Test.
  
  Conclusion: When practiced regularly, imaginal retraining provides an accessible, low-threshold self-help technique that significantly attenuates craving and supports smoking cessation programs.”



• Ascone, L., Sundag, J., Schlier, B., & Lincoln, T. (2016). Feasibility and Effects of a Brief Compassion-Focused Imagery Intervention in Psychotic Patients with Paranoid Ideation: A Randomized Experimental Pilot Study. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 24(2), 348-358. doi: 10.1002/cpp.2003

  Abstract:
  “Background: Evaluated the clinical feasibility and symptom effects of a brief compassion-focused imagery exercise in patients with persecutory delusions.
  
  Findings: The imagery exercise was well tolerated and accepted by patients with paranoid ideation. It generated significant immediate decreases in negative affect and state paranoia, alongside increases in feelings of safeness and self-soothing.
  
  Conclusion: Demonstrates that brief compassion-focused imagery is a safe, feasible, and effective therapeutic technique for acute paranoid distress in clinical psychosis.”



• Mellentin, A., Nielsen, A., Ascone, L., Wirtz, J., Samochowiec, J., & Kucharska-Mazur, J. et al. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of a virtual reality based, approach-avoidance training program for alcohol use disorder: a study protocol. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1). doi: 10.1186/s12888-020-02739-1

  Abstract:
  “Background: Presents a multi-center randomized controlled trial protocol testing whether an approach-avoidance training program (AATP) delivered in an immersive virtual reality bar environment enhances clinical outcomes and relapse prevention in 204 inpatients with alcohol use disorder across Germany, Poland, and Denmark.
  
  Discussion: Evaluates whether ecologically valid immersive VR training produces superior generalization to real-world high-risk drinking contexts compared to traditional desktop computerized retraining.”



• Utoyo, D. B., Jaya, E. S.*, Arjadi, R., Hanum, L., Astri, K., Putri, M. D. D. (2013). Preliminary study on the effectiveness of short group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (GCBT) on Indonesian older adults. PLoS ONE, 8(2): e57198. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057198

  Abstract:
  “Background: Evaluated the feasibility and clinical efficacy of a brief culturally adapted group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (GCBT) program for improving psychological well-being and reducing depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older adults in Indonesia.
  
  Findings: Participants receiving the short GCBT intervention showed significant improvements in life satisfaction, self-acceptance, and positive relations, alongside marked reductions in depressive symptoms compared to controls.
  
  Conclusion: Provides empirical support for brief, group-based CBT as an effective, scalable mental health intervention for Indonesian seniors in community and institutional settings.”