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I have no idea what this is like. Free full text https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23743735211034962 Successful Psychological Strategies of Experienced Chronic Fatigue Patients: A Qualitative Study Katherine H Hall, BSc(Med), BA, MBBS, PhD, FRNZCGP, Claire Amos, BSc(Hons)...

Population based study: atopy and autoimmune diseases are associated with functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, independent of psychological distress Summary Background The pathogenesis of functional GI disorders (FGIDs) is uncertain. However, underlying immune activation and...

https://web.archive.org/web/20210514071300id_/http://inpact-psychologyconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021inpact027.pdf Psychological Applications and Trends 2021 p-ISSN: 2184-2205 e-ISSN: 2184-3414 ISBN: 978-989-54815-5-2 © 2021 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO WELL-BEING: COMPARING...

Abstract Objective We investigated the effectiveness of Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) delivered to patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) in a routine, specialist clinic by measuring patient-reported outcome data collected prospectively over several timepoints alongside therapy...

From: Dr. Marc-Alexander Fluks Source: Teesside University Date: February 19, 2021 (version august 2020) URL: https://research.tees.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/25523843/John_Franklin_PhD_Thesis.pdf Ref...

Abstract Background and Objectives: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic condition distinguished by disabling fatigue associated with post-exertional malaise, as well as changes to sleep, autonomic functioning, and cognition. Mind-body interventions (MBIs)...

While researching the origins of the ideas regarding ME, I came across this paper. I'm going to post it in full, translated, because I think it's also a document of key importance for UK researchers interested in the history of the Wessely School's ideas about ME. It appeared in Nederlands...

Abstract In healthcare settings, patient participation is increasingly adopted as a possible remedy to ill people suffering from ‘epistemic injustices’ – that is to their unfair harming as knowers. In exploring and interpreting patient participation discourses within the 2013–2018 Dutch Myalgic...

Just came across this and thought it might be of interest (its not new, its from 2004) Moncrieff, J., Wessely, S., & Hardy, R. (2004). Active placebos versus antidepressants for depression. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, CD003012.PUB2...

Abstract Objective: There is limited research examining the impact of the validity of cognitive test performance on treatment outcome. All known studies to date have operationalized performance validity dichotomously, leading to the loss of predictive information. Using the range of scores on a...

Abstract Objective: How can it be that a disease as serious as CFS affecting such a large number of people could be so unknown to the general population? The answer given to this question is based on Pierre Bourdieu’s analyzes of symbolic violence. Method: The “letters to the editor” by CFS...

Structural dimensions of the biopsychosocial model. Series of blogs by Healthcare Hubris A new series of 4 blogs by Healthcare Hubris. Structural dimensions of the biopsychosocial model: 1) Beginnings...

Funded study in progress. Abstract: Background: Paediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encaphalistis (CFS/ME) is disabling and relatively common (1-2% of teenagers). We need to improve treatment but need a well developed Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) to do this. Clinical...

Abstract The Wessely School’s (WS) approach to medically unexplained symptoms, myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome (MUS/MECFS) is critically reviewed using scientific criteria. Based on the ‘Biopsychosocial Model’, the WS proposes that patients’ dysfunctional beliefs...

A person-centred test of multidimensional perfectionism and health in people with chronic fatigue syndrome versus healthy controls Fuschia M. Sirois, Loren Toussaint, Jameson K. Hirsch, Niko Kohls, Martin Offenbacher Abstract: Theory and evidence suggests that person-centred models may be...

The spin on this is quite shocking: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/efficacy-of-therapistdelivered-transdiagnostic-cbt-for-patients-with-persistent-physical-symptoms-in-secondary-care-a-randomised-controlled-trial/CEDD9B7597902C283BBB7CA7B43A81C7 Efficacy...

Full title: Elements of Suffering in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Experience of Loss, Grief, Stigma, and Trauma in the Severely and Very Severely Affected Abstract People who are severely and very severely affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399921001781 Journal of Psychosomatic Research Available online 28 May 2021, 110533 In Press, Journal Pre-proof Adverse outcomes in trials of graded exercise therapy for adult patients with chronic fatigue syndrome P.D.White a...

EXHAUSTION A History Anna Katharina Schaffner https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Schaffner_Exhaustion_A_History.pdf This book has generated negative publicity in the past.

6th Annual Scientific Conference of the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine (EAPM 2018) incl. several CFS studies via Dr. Marc-Alexander Fluks