Publications
Welcome to our Publications page, where we share research, articles, and contributions from our team of professionals. Our work reflects a commitment to evidence-based practices, clinical insight, and advancing knowledge in the field of mental health.
Featured Articles & Research
Examining Disordered Eating and Depressive Symptoms SCD
Healing through creativity: Conceptualizing Expressive Art Therapy interventions for grief and loss.
Callahan, H. M. & Perron, N. C. D. (2025). Healing through creativity: Conceptualizing Expressive Art Therapy interventions for grief and loss. The Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 47(1), 147-170.
Adult sickle cell disease and SARS-CoV-2: an increasingly common comorbidity for a rare disease
ABSTRACT
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a collection of genetic lesions that manifest in the diminished effectiveness of hemoglobin. We collected and reviewed the recent and extant literature on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and SCD. We posit an answer to the question associated with any adaptive responses to COVID-19 in individuals with SCD. We collected papers from MEDLINE and all available published papers on COVID-19 and SCD. Unlike a formal meta-analysis, given the early phase of this review in the pandemic, we did not seek unpublished papers. We found an emerging literature where case studies dominated, and traditional large N epidemiological studies were absent. Patients with SCD share many comorbid illnesses with an increased risk of mortality associated with contracting COVID-19. There is sufficient empirical justification to accelerate research on the impact of a viral pathogen like COVID-19 on individuals with SCD.
Boggan, Michaela & Edwards, Christopher & Scott, Sharena & Meek, Jordan & Wood, Mary & Bryson, W. & Sollers III, John & Parker, Debra & Barker, Camela & Miller, Jessica & Jones, Brianna & Lockett, Asha & Rosales, Jazmin & Munroe, Jr & Wax, Noa & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Smith, Eric & Sudhakar, Shiv. (2024). Adult Sickle Cell Disease and SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19). Italian Journal of Medicine. 18. 1701-1708.
Flying under the radar: Gender, violence and grade point average
ABSTRACT
Sexual assaults continue to be a prevalent issue on college campuses. Research has shown that being sexually assaulted is associated with adverse outcomes in college students’ grade point average (GPA). However, self-reported history of sexual violence perpetration and its associations with GPA has not been studied at the college level. A history of sexual violence as either perpetrator or victim has not been extensively explored, particularly in individuals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Questionnaire data were collected on 2068 students attending an HBCU who self-identified as men and women on various demographic and academic outcomes. The experience of sexual violence (perpetrator or victim) in the past year, age, and self-identified gender were evaluated as predictors of GPA. Results indicated that women and older individuals had higher GPAs (p <0.001), and these factors accounted for about 1% of the variance in GPA. In comparison, the addition of being a perpetrator of sexual violence augmented the variance and World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 19(03), 074-085 75 accounted for 2.3% (p < 0.001). These effects are small but significant predictors and open a new line of research into the traits of those who commit sexual assault on college campuses.
Fulcher, Serenia & Sollers III, John & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Byrd, Goldie & Bryson, W. & Benner, Jasmine & Miller, Jessica & Jones, Brianna & Donahue, Grace & Cubilete, Wandy & Lucas, Beyonnshea & Eaton, Sherry & Parker, Debra & Muhammad, Malik & Beavers, Samantha & Green, Cara & Burford, Tanisha & Livingston, Jonathan & Edwards, Christopher. (2024). Flying under the radar: Gender, violence and grade point average. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 19. 74-085. 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.19.3.0584.
The Relationship Between Age and Religiosity in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
ABSTRACT
Religion is an organized system of thought and behavior associated with coping and an explanation for those things that cannot be explained-how we deal with uncertainty. In populations with chronic illnesses, aging is understudied and not well understood. In the current study, in a sample of 31 African American adults with SCD, we explored the influence of age on religiosity as a coping mechanism. We evaluated three questions from a religious questionnaire to see if outcomes were predicted by age. We found that age was predictive of the expressed presence of God in subjects’ lives, religious beliefs underlie the subjects’ approach to life, and the capacity of subjects to integrate religion into non-religious life (p<.05). We interpret these findings to demonstrate, in a manner consistent with the larger literature, a tendency for health crises in aging to be associated with increased religiosity. Aging is a unique circumstance where healthcare concerns and life after death are more prominent. Future research may want to explore the effects of aging among adults with SCD.
Pittman-Blackwell, Bridget & Rosales, Jazmin & Fulcher, Serenia & Hernandez, Tara & Robinson, Alyssa & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Miller, Jessica & Jones, Brianna & Thompson, Onieka & Brooks, Montavia & Haddock, Rani & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Morgan, Kia & O’garo, Keisha & Edwards, Christopher. (2024). The Relationship Between Age and Religiosity in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease.
Active Coping in Adult Jamaican Men With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
ABSTRACT
John Henryism (JH) is a form of active coping that was originally found to capture and explain significant variance in clinical outcomes among adult Black men living in the South. It is best understood as high effort coping with a single minded determination to succeed. The model has been used to understand stress and coping in a variety of other populations including international samples, but little if any research, has been conducted on adults living in the Caribbean. In the current study we examined JH and pain in a sample of men and women with sickle cell disease (SCD). We found, in a sample of 138 adults, that women demonstrate higher levels of JH as a characterological domain of coping (p < .05). Understanding the cardiovascular risk associated with high levels of JH, we interpret these data to suggest that Jamaican women may be more prone than men, and in the context of the resource deficits, to develop poor health outcomes in the presence of stress. Future research should explore JH in the context of interpersonal, intellectual, financial and other resources among Jamaican women and men.
Rosales, Jazmin & Fulcher, Serenia & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Miller, Jessica & Jones, Brianna & Pittman, Bridget & Brooks, Montavia & Haddock, Rani & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Byrd, Goldie & Robinson, Elwood & Whitfield, Keith & Edwards, Christopher. (2024). Active Coping in Adult Jamaican Men With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). 10.13140/RG.2.2.10973.01762.
"My Sexual Orientation is Not my Physician’s Business!": Assessing the Difference Between Reporting Sexual Orientation and Spirituality in Adult African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease
ABSTRACT
Spirituality exerts influence on an individual’s sexual orientation identity. The present study examines the difference in psychological profiles of those who report their sexual orientation to their physicians. Psychological assessments were given to 256 patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Eight patients identified their sexual orientation and, of the eight, seven of them identified as heterosexual. Pearson R Correlations results showed a significant difference in spirituality between the patients who identified their sexual orientation and those who did not (p<.05). Heterosexual patients that reported their sexual orientation had a strong negative relationship between their spirituality and stress than those who did not respond. For individuals who did not respond their psychological profile revealed strong relationships between intrinsic religiosity, spirituality, and religious problem-solving. Future research should inquire about patients' sexual orientation and different ways to address their sexual orientation without infringing on their religious beliefs.
Fulcher, Serenia & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Rosales, Jazmin & Haddock, Rani & Bryson, W. & Byrd, Goldie & Muhammad, Malik & Morgan, Kai & O’garo, Keisha & Edwards, Christopher. (2024). “My Sexual Orientation is Not my Physician’s Business!”: Assessing the Difference Between Reporting Sexual Orientation and Spirituality in Adult African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. 10.13140/RG.2.2.21878.20800.
A Rare Blood Malignancy in a Genetic Hematological Disorder: Polycythemia Vera (PV) in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
ABSTRACT
Objective: To delineate the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of Polycythemia Vera in adults with Sickle Cell Disease. The current review contains a review of the 4 case reports that we found on the topic. To our knowledge, no other case reports exist. Methods: We reviewed the scientific literature to discover case reports that included the topic of PV. We noted consistencies in presentation, evaluation, treatment, and clinical outcomes. Results: We reviewed 4 case reports and a limited number of clinical papers on PV in SCD. We found and reported on consistencies in clinical presentation and the diversity of treatments. We reported hematological, bone marrow, and radiographic findings. Conclusions: There is great variability in the evaluation and treatment of cases of PV in SCD. We advocate for more research and deconstructing the complicated relationship between these two comorbid disorders.
Edwards, Christopher & Scott, Sharena & Boggan, Michaela & Meek, Jordan & Bryson, W. & McDougald, Alexandria & Broadnax, Milo & Barker, Camela & Miller, Jessica & Sollers III, John & Burford, Tanisha & Livingston, Jonathan & Whitworth, Elaine & Byrd, Goldie & Williams, Kelvin & Eaton, Sherry & Muhammad, Malik & Cliette, George & Jones, Dana & Shah, Nirmish. (2023). A Rare Blood Malignancy in a Genetic Hematological Disorder: Polycythemia Vera (PV) in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Journal of Clinical Haematology. 4. 9-19. 10.33696/haematology.4.053.
Intrahepatic cholestasis in sickle cell disease: A review of diagnostic criteria, treatments, and case reports
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Objective To delineate the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of sickle cell intrahepatic cholestasis (SCIC). Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most frequently inherited hematologic disease, and SCIC is one rare and often fatal complication and comorbid disease. The literature contains only a small number of case reports involving SCIC and hence limited guidance can be obtained. Methods We reviewed the scientific literature to evaluate the science of SCIC to determine if there were consistencies in presentation, evaluation, treatment, and clinical outcomes. Results We reviewed 6 case reports and a limited number of clinical papers on SCIC. We reported consistencies in clinical presentation and treatment outcomes among cases as well as serological and hematological finding. Conclusions While there is some consistency in the symptom presentation of individuals with SCIC, reliable evaluation and clinical procedures were not demonstrated in what we reviewed. Further research is needed to delineate the attributes of this complicated disease that occurs within SCD.
Edwards, Christopher & Scott, Sharena & Boggan, Michaela & Meek, Jordan & Alston, Kiera & Pearson, Aiden & McDougald, Alexandria & Broadnax, McKenzie & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Miller, Jessica & Whitworth, Elaine & James, Osaffo & Sollers IV, John & Bryson, W. & Thorpe, Roland & Byrd, Goldie & Whitfield, Keith & Sudhakar, Shiv & Railey, Kenyon. (2023). Intrahepatic cholestasis in sickle cell disease: A review of diagnostic criteria, treatments, and case reports. Journal of the National Medical Association. 115. 10.1016/j.jnma.2022.12.004.
Subcutaneous Panniculitis in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A Rare Disease Complication
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Objective: To delineate the explore potential etiological contributions to subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) in adults with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hematologic disorder where standard treatment may enhance risk of the development of rare co-morbidities like SPTCL. Methods: We reviewed the scientific literature and only found one case report detailing the development and of SPTCL in an adult with SCD. Results: We reviewed 1 case reports and the general literature on hematolymphoid disorders. We discovered that there are several potential mechanisms to explain SPTCL in SCD but no conclusive evidence to support either. We reported radiographic, serological, immune, and hematological finding from the previous case. Conclusions: SPTCL is a complex disorder with a likely multifactoral etiology. The development of the disease in adults with SCD is rare but possible as evidenced by a published case report. We advocate for additional attention to the intersection of these two diseases for the purpose of better understanding their etiology and epidemiology. More research is needed.
Scott, Sharena & Edwards, Christopher & Boggan, Michaela & Meek, Jordan & Wood, Mary & Bryson, W. & Sollers III, John & Barker, Camela & Sawuna-Luketo, Gradi & Broadnax, Mckenzie & Wax, Noa & Muhammad, Malik & Miller, Jessica & Jones, Brianna & Whitworth, Elaine & Thorpe, Roland & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Byrd, Goldie & Whitfield, Keith & Osunkwo, Ify. (2023). Subcutaneous Panniculitis in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A Rare Disease Complication. General Medicine Open. 1. 1-5.
Black Men’s Health and Black Men and Sexual Health Across the Lifespan
Edwards, Christopher & Robinson, Elwood & Whitfield, Keith & Sollers III, John & Byrd, Goldie & Barker, Camela & Scott, Sharena & Bryson, W. & Sollers IV, John & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Rosales, Jazmin & Lockett, Asha & Boggan, Michaela & Goodman, Sadeja & Midgette, Jamal & Goldberg, Eleanor & Gaskin, Brian & Parker, Debra & Jones, Dana & Railey, Kenyon. (2022). Black Men’s Health and Black Men and Sexual Health Across the Lifespan.
Gender Differences in the Use of Hydroxyurea Among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Pittman, Bridget & Rosales, Jazmin & Sollers III, John & Haddock, Rani & Hollist, Kaelin & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Mclean, Jaxontaylor & Keyes, K. & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Goldberg, Eleanor & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Barker, Camela & Bryson, W. & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Gender Differences in the Use of Hydroxyurea Among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
Are Depression and Anxiety One Disorder Separated by the Direction of Rumination
Rosales, Jazmin & Sollers III, John & Pittman, Bridget & Haddock, Rani & Hollist, Kaelin & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Mclean, Jaxontaylor & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Goldberg, Eleanor & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Barker, Camela & Bryson, W. & Wood, Mary & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Are Depression and Anxiety One Disorder Separated by the Direction of Rumination.
Gender Differences in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Performance in Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Depression.
Gaskin, Brian & Sollers III, John & Goldberg, Eleanor & Haddock, Rani & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Rosales, Jazmin & Reyes, K. & Goodman, Sadeja & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Meek, Jordan & Dietahin, Hilary & Bryson, W. & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Jones, Dana & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Gender Differences in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Performance in Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Depression..
Emotional Consequences of Aggressive Coping in Black Men and Women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Goldberg, Eleanor & Sollers III, John & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Haddock, Rani & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Rosales, Jazmin & Keyes, K. & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Burford, Tanisha & Bryson, W. & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Jones, Dana & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Emotional Consequences of Aggressive Coping in Black Men and Women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). 10.13140/RG.2.2.17170.77763.
General Self-Efficacy and Chronic Pain in Jamaicans with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Pittman, Bridget & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Rosales, Jazmin & Haddock, Rani & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Morgan, Kai & O’Garo, Keisha-Gaye & Byrd, Goldie & Robinson, Elwood & Whitfield, Keith & Cowley, Kaelin & Strickland, Diamond & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). General Self-Efficacy and Chronic Pain in Jamaicans with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). 10.13140/RG.2.2.25559.38568.
Gender Differences Among Depression, Pain, and Emotional Support in the Sickle Cell Population
Haddock, Rani & Rosales, Jazmin & Sollers III, John & Pittman, Bridget & Hollist, Kaelin & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & mclean, Jaxontaylor & Keyes, K. & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Goldberg, Eleanor & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Barker, Camela & Bryson, W. & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Gender Differences Among Depression, Pain, and Emotional Support in the Sickle Cell Population.
The Relationship Between Psychosis and Chronic Pain in Black American Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Hollist, Kaelin & Sollers III, John & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Haddock, Rani & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Rosales, Jazmin & Mclean, J. & Reyes, K. & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Goldberg, Eleanor & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Barker, Camela & Bryson, W. & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). The Relationship Between Psychosis and Chronic Pain in Black American Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.
Gender Differences in Relationship Quality and Length and Active Coping in Black Students Attending an HBCU
Turner, Merell & Sollers III, John & Meek, Jordan & Goodman, Sadeja & Gaskin, Brian & Haddock, Rani & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Rosales, Jazmin & Pittman, Bridget & Dietahin, Hilary & Goldberg, Eleanor & Hollist, Kaelin & Mcdougald, Alexandria & Muhammad, Malik & Burford, Tanisha & Bryson, W. & Morgan, Kai & O’Garo, Keisha-Gaye & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). Gender Differences in Relationship Quality and Length and Active Coping in Black Students Attending an HBCU.
Utilization of Hydroxyureaas a Function of Social Support in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Meek, Jordan & Sollers III, John & Goldberg, Eleanor & Edwards, Christopher & Gaskin, Brian & Haddock, Rani & Lockett, Asha & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Rosales, Jazmin & Reyes, K. & Goodman, Sadeja & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hilary & Bryson, W. & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Jones, Dana. (2022). Utilization of Hydroxyureaas a Function of Social Support in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). 10.13140/RG.2.2.23358.19528.
The Relationship of Anxiety and Depression and their Predictive Value for Pain in Adult Women with Sickle Cell Disease
Lockett, Asha & Goodman, Sadeja & Sollers III, John & Goldberg, Eleanor & Meek, Jordan & Gaskin, Brian & Haddock, Rani & Delts-Robinson, Alyssa & Rosales, Jazmin & Reyes, Kiara & Pittman, Bridget & Turner, Merell & Dietahin, Hillary & Bryson, W. & Barker, Camela & Wood, Mary & Jones, Dana & Whitfield, Keith & Thorpe, Jr, Roland & Edwards, Christopher. (2022). The Relationship of Anxiety and Depression and their Predictive Value for Pain in Adult Women with Sickle Cell Disease.
Gender Differences Among Depression, Chronic Pain, and Social Support in Jamican Population
Miller, Jessica & Haddock, R. & Sollers III, John & Pittman-Blackwell, Bridget & Rosales, Jazmin & Fulcher, Serenia & Hernandez, Tara & Robinson, AD & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Jones, Brianna & Thompson, Oneika & Brooks, Montavia & McDougald, A. & Muhammad, Malik & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Morgan, O & Edwards, Christopher. (2021). Gender Differences Among Depression, Chronic Pain, and Social Support in Jamaican Population.
Positive Psychology and Sickle Cell Disease (SCd) in a Jamaican Sample
Robinson, Alyssa & Miller, Jessica & Brooks, Montavia & Sollers III, John & Thompson, Oneika & Hernandez, Tara & Fulcher, Serenia & Pittman-Blackwell, Bridget & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Rosales, Jazmin & Jones, Brianna & Haddock, R. & McDougald, A. & Muhammed, M. & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Morgan, O & Edwards, Christopher. (2021). Positive Psychology and Sickle Cell Disease (SCd) in a Jamaican Sample. 10.13140/RG.2.2.20160.03842.
Long-term health-related quality of life concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic: a call to action
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching implications for HRQoL into the future. This disease affects many systems of the body, as well as having an impact on the psychological status of those with the condition, their families, and health care workers. Given the breadth of conditions that may result from COVID-19, it is critical that quality of life researchers begin preparing to address the many factors that may impact HRQoL for many people worldwide.
Bryson, W.. (2020). Long-term health-related quality of life concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic: a call to action. Quality of Life Research. 30. 1-3. 10.1007/s11136-020-02677-1.
Gender, Cultural, and Racial Influences on Mania: A Brief Review
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Background: The DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10 provide criteria necessary for a diagnosis of mania. This paper, in the context of business, evaluates the influences of gender, culture, race/ethnicity on mania and the presentation of mania. Group membership impacts on presentation of mania are not specified in either diagnostic tool. Despite general criteria having been identified to warrant a diagnosis of Mania, there is still a need to acknowledge differences that may arise in presentation of Mania due to demographic variations in the individual. Methods: A brief review of literature regarding Mania was conducted. Information relevant to treatment, diagnoses and presentation within individuals with varying gender, culture, race/ethnicity were reviewed and then compared to standardized diagnostic manuals and procedures. Results: Presentation of mania varies based on group membership. Few publications provide clear presentations of mania within any demographic minority. The DSM-IV-TR and ICD-90 do not account for differences in the presentation of mania due to group membership. Despite the limited amount of publications available, peer-reviewed publications indicate variations in presentation based on group membership. Relatively few publications originate in the US, despite high prevalence of many minority groups. Lack of specificity in diagnostic guidelines, cohesive literature, and adequate training of professionals contribute to misdiagnoses within certain populations. Conclusion: Additional research is suggested to increase the understanding of clinical presentations within groups varying in gender, culture and race/ethnicity. Training and mentoring future clinicians to identify and appreciate these individual differences in the business environment is essential.
Edwards, Christopher & Burgundy, A. & Muhammad, Malik & Hill, LaBarron & Wood, Mary & Bryson, W. & Barker, Camela & Robinson, Elwood & Jones, Brianna & Miller, Jessica & Ellis, T. & Okeke, Derrick & Ford, Natalia & Rosales, Jazmin & Pittman, Bridget & Thompson, Oneika & Smith, Eric & Southerland, S. & Haddock, Rani & Sollers III, John. (2020). Gender, Cultural, and Racial Influences on Mania: A Brief Review. 8. 105-111. 10.14738/abr.89.9096.%20.
Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders and the COVID-19 pandemic
Bryson, W.. (2020). Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders and the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 16. 10.5664/jcsm.8540.
Factors Related To Suicide in Adult Jamaicans with Sickle Cell Disease (SCd) Patients
Hernandez, Tara & Sollers III, John & Thompson, Oneika & Miller, Jessica & Fulcher, Serenia & Pittman-Blackwell, Bridget & Robinson, Alyssa & Lee, Chanda & Wood, Mary & Barker, Camela & Rosales, Jazmin & Jones, Brianna & Brooks, Montavia & Haddock, R. & Mcdougald, A. & Muhammad, Malik & Bryson, W. & Burford, Tanisha & Morgan, O & Edwards, Christopher. (2020). Factors Related To Suicide in Adult Jamaicans with Sickle Cell Disease (SCd) Patients.
Sexual Activity, Behavior, and Dysfunction Among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Murrill, Ashely & Sollers IV, John & Barker, Camela & Byrd, Goldie & Jones, Dana & Whitfield, Keith & Bryson, W. & Wood, Mary & Robinson, Elwood & Edwards, Christopher. (2019). Sexual Activity, Behavior, and Dysfunction Among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.
Prevalence and determinants of excessive daytime sleepiness among resident doctors at a tertiary care institution in India
ABSTRACT
Background: Modern socio-occupational settings, especially medical settings, often involve shift work, long work hours, and concomitant maladaptive sleep habits. These factors may result in daytime sleepiness, an increase in the prevalence of sleep disorders, and/or an exacerbation of existing sleep disorders in the contemporary workforce. Aim was to measure the prevalence and determinants of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) among medical residents at a Tertiary Care Institution in India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and a list of all enrolled medical residents was obtained (N=430). The eligible subjects (N=428) were interviewed and administered the study instruments. The information on socio-demographics and sleep-related factors were collected using the sleep assessment proforma. The Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) was used to measure excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and the sleep hygiene index (SHI) was used to measure sleep hygiene. Data were analyzed with appropriate statistical methods.Results: A total of 350 residents responded (82%). The prevalence of EDS and Maladaptive sleep hygiene were 47.4% and 85.5% respectively. A positive association was found between EDS and weekly work hours, SHI score, sleep duration, sleep quality, midnight awakenings, clinical stream, and rotating shift work. Coffee intake and smoking within 4 hours of bedtime, restless legs and allergies had weak association with EDS.Conclusions: EDS and unhygienic sleep were highly prevalent among resident doctors. The factors associated with EDS were mainly related to work, sleep quantity, sleep quality and sleep hygiene which are amenable to suitable modifications by behavioural change communications, awareness programs and by administrative actions.
S., Siddalingaiah & Mastin, David & Moore, Bruce & Bryson, W. & D., Chandrakala & Singh, Amarjeet. (2018). Prevalence and determinants of excessive daytime sleepiness among resident doctors at a tertiary care institution in India. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health. 5. 1407. 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181208.
The Need for an Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Model for Co-occurring Chronic Pain and Insomnia
ABSTRACT
Cognitive-behavioral models for both insomnia and pain are well established. Few studies have addressed the cognitive-behavioral aspects of these conditions occurring together with a unified model. Worry, rumination, catastrophizing, monitoring, misperceptions, dysfunctional beliefs, and safety behaviors are reviewed. Sleep hygiene among those with co-occurring pain and insomnia is also discussed. It is proposed that more concerted efforts are needed to develop an integrated cognitive-behavioral model to address insomnia and pain as a complex integrated phenomenon.
Bryson, W. & Read, Joan & Bush, Joseph & Edwards, Christopher. (2015). The Need for an Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Model for Co-occurring Chronic Pain and Insomnia. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. 33. 10.1007/s10942-015-0213-z.
A Clinical Intervention in Chronic Pain and Insomnia with a Combined Model of Treatment: A Test of Concept
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Co-occurring chronic pain and insomnia are common in a clinical setting. Cognitive–behavioral theoretical (CBT) frameworks exist for both conditions independently. The purpose of this study was to address the problem of co-occurring chronic pain and insomnia with an integrated CBT model based on empirical support. One-hundred eleven individuals (age range 21–65 years) meeting the general criteria for chronic pain and insomnia were included in this study. Participants completed a demographic form, the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep—16-item version, Insomnia Severity Index, Sleep Hygiene Index, Sleep Associated Monitoring Index, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Pain Disability Questionnaire, Modified Somatic Perceptions Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Significant positive bivariate relationships were observed for pain catastrophizing (PC) and dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep (DBAS), as well as somatic awareness and sleep-associated monitoring. Two backward stepwise regression models were utilized to determine a model for predicting insomnia severity and pain disability respectively using a combination of sleep and pain-associated measures. Insomnia severity was predicted by DBAS, PC, and somatic awareness. Pain disability was predicted by PC, DBAS, depression, and social support. Maladaptive thought patterns related to pain and insomnia and associated features appear to have a synergistic effect on both insomnia severity and pain disability and support a combined cognitive–behavioral model.
Bryson, W. & Read, Joan & Bush, Joseph & Edwards, Christopher. (2014). A Clinical Intervention in Chronic Pain and Insomnia with a Combined Model of Treatment: A Test of Concept. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. 32. 10.1007/s10942-014-0194-3.
Sleep Disorders, Cultural Comparisons, Individual
Edwards, Christopher & Bryson, W. & Doshi, Sapna & Barker, Camela & Feliu, Miriam & Whitfield, Keith. (2014). Sleep Disorders, Cultural Comparisons, Individual. 2. 806-809.
A Brief Review of Sleep Normality and Pathology among Adult Black Men
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Healthcare disparities are a growing area of interest among scientists and clinicians. Articles identified from searches of the PubMed and PsycInfo databases, as well as the Google Scholar search engine including combinations of the key words and phrases: Black men, circadian rhythm, disease, ethnicity, gender, health disparities, illness, insomnia, race, sleep, sleep apnea, and sleep disorders were used for this review. This brief review addresses some of the limited work on sleep among Black men. Some information is available regarding expected sleep parameters, insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, and sleep disturbances related to general medical conditions. Many areas are still in need of exploration and, although emphasizing aspects of sleep, the present work is intended as a foundation to encourage further exploration across many disciplines in the health sciences.
Bryson, W. & Edwards, Christopher. (2013). A Brief Review of Sleep Normality and Pathology among Adult Black Men. Journal of African American Studies. 17. 10.1007/s12111-012-9224-3.
Sleep hygiene predictors of excessive daytime sleepiness and poor subjective sleep quality.
Mastin, David & Bryson, W.. (2013). Sleep hygiene predictors of excessive daytime sleepiness and poor subjective sleep quality.. Journal of Psychological Practice. 18. 88-104.
Sleep and chronic pain in an ethnically congruent sample of adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD)
Sleep disturbance is a common complication among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The prevalence of sleep disturbances and their impact on affective status, stress and pain has not been well documented among adult patients with SCD. The findings of this study suggested that sleep disturbances were common and distressing among adults with SCD. This study represents an important step in addressing sleep disturbances in this population and implications for future directions in research are discussed.
Barker, Camela & Edwards, Christopher & Bryson, W. & Swinkels, Cas & Wellington, C. & Wood, Mary & Alessi, L.Y.E. & Whitfield, Keith & Collins McNeil, Janice & Byrd, G.S. & Feliu, Miriam & Guinyard, D. & Green, M. & Mccabe, Melanie & Blackmon, M. & Hill, LaBarron & Robinson, Elwood & Decastro, L.. (2012). Sleep and chronic pain in an ethnically congruent sample of adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Journal CIENCIAS de la CONDUCTA. 27. 35-50.
Integrated Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Complicated Tourette’s Disorder and Its Comorbidities
Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome (GTS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that often presents with a complex array of motor and phonic tics that persist over the majority of a person’s life. GTS often presents with comorbidities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and mood disorders. Psychosocial sequelae are also common among this population.We present the case of a 49-year-old female with severe, lifelong GTS complicated by OCD, inattention, impulsivity, disinhibition, mood disturbances, generalized anxiety, and pain secondary to motor tics. Habit reversal therapy (HRT) was used with full body relaxation conditioned as a competitive response to target her tics, anxiety, and pain simultaneously. The patient demonstrated significant reduction of symptoms and improvement in psychosocial status within four sessions. She was able to maintain this status at a 3 month follow-up session. Aspects of case conceptualization and therapeutic technique are discussed.
Bryson, W. & Edwards, Christopher & Sommer, David & Scott, Burton. (2010). Integrated Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Complicated Tourette’s Disorder and Its Comorbidities. Clinical Case Studies. 9. 154-163. 10.1177/1534650109357929.
Educational opportunities in the study of dreams and dreaming
Bryson, W.. (2010). Educational opportunities in the study of dreams and dreaming. Psychiatric Research Trends: Dreams and Geriatric Psychiatry. 145-150.
Dream Lab for Introductory Psychology.
Dream Lab is an experiential pedagogic activity designed to enhance student learning with respect to dream theories as well as biological, cognitive, affective, and perceptual characteristics of dreams. The present study focused on determining the efficacy of Dream Lab as a method for teaching dream theories and characteristics to students participating in undergraduate introductory psychology courses. Results indicated that Dream Lab was effective in promoting retention of knowledge 2 to 4 weeks after completion of the activity when compared to lecture and control conditions. Dream Lab appears to be effective as a method for teaching dream theories and characteristics to undergraduate introductory psychology students and is recommended for use in this population.
Bryson, W. & Kinsey, Chance & Mastin, David & Bryson, Temple. (2009). Dream Lab for Introductory Psychology.. North American Journal of Psychology. 11.
Great Escapes: Psychological benefits of organized programs for children with chronic illnesses and their families.
Raffle, David & Bryson, W. & Bush, Joseph. (2009). Great Escapes: Psychological benefits of organized programs for children with chronic illnesses and their families.. Journal of Psychological Practice.
StarlightStarbright program for families of children with chronic illness: Evaluation
Raffle, David & Bryson, W. & Bush, Joseph. (2008). StarlightStarbright program for families of children with chronic illness: Evaluation.
Dream Lab: An Experiential Pedagogic Approach to Dream Theories and Characteristics
Dream Lab is an experiential pedagogic activity designed to enhance student learning with respect to the topic of dreaming. The present study focused on determining the efficacy of Dream Lab as a method for teaching dream theories and characteristics to undergraduate students. Results indicated that students who participated in the Dream Lab exercise demonstrated better retention of knowledge on dream theories and characteristics 2 to 4 weeks after completion of the activities. Dream Lab is recommended as an effective method for teaching dream theories and characteristics to undergraduate students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Bryson, W. & Mastin, David & Pilgreen, Kenneth & Bryson, Temple. (2008). Dream Lab: An Experiential Pedagogic Approach to Dream Theories and Characteristics. Dreaming. 18. 122-126. 10.1037/1053-0797.18.2.122.
Assessment of Sleep Hygiene Using the Sleep Hygiene Index
The Sleep Hygiene Index was developed to assess the practice of sleep hygiene behaviors. The Sleep Hygiene Index was delivered to 632 subjects and a subset of the subjects participated in a readministration of the instrument. Test-retest reliability analyses suggested that sleep hygiene behaviors are relatively stable over time for a nonclinical population. Results confirmed that sleep hygiene is strongly related to sleep quality and modestly related to perceptions of daytime sleepiness. As predicted, support of the sleep hygiene construct was also provided by strong correlations with the associated features of a diagnosis of inadequate sleep hygiene. The Sleep Hygiene Index, a much shorter sleep hygiene instrument than previously published, demonstrated comparable psychometric properties with additional evidence of validity and a clear item selection rationale.
Mastin, David & Bryson, W. & Corwyn, Robert. (2006). Assessment of Sleep Hygiene Using the Sleep Hygiene Index. Journal of behavioral medicine. 29. 223-7. 10.1007/s10865-006-9047-6.
Hypersomnia associated with isotretinoin in a patient with recurrent major depressive disorder and acne vulgaris
Shehi, Michael & Bryson, W.. (2004). Hypersomnia associated with isotretinoin in a patient with recurrent major depressive disorder and acne vulgaris. Sleep. 27. 821.
Daily caffeine consumption, daytime sleepiness, and chronotypology
Baba, Kenkichi & Bryson, TL & Mastin, David & Pilgreen, KL & Bryson, W.. (2002). Daily caffeine consumption, daytime sleepiness, and chronotypology. A427-A427.
Sleep hygiene, daytime sleepiness, and chronotypology in young adults
Bryson, W. & Bryson, TL & Baba, Kenkichi & Mastin, David. (2001). Sleep hygiene, daytime sleepiness, and chronotypology in young adults. A197-A198.