Clinical Psychology & Psychological Treatment @LMU Munich
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(11/11)
📄 Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Aleksic et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
- Aleksic et al. (2024): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
📄 Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Aleksic et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
- Aleksic et al. (2024): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(11/11)
📄 Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Aleksic et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
- Aleksic et al. (2024): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
📄 Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Aleksic et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
- Aleksic et al. (2024): doi.org/10.1016/j.br...
(10/11)
➡️ This underscores the need for strict adherence to professional standards and for continued research on the conditions under which trauma-focused treatment may become a problematic setting.
➡️ This underscores the need for strict adherence to professional standards and for continued research on the conditions under which trauma-focused treatment may become a problematic setting.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(10/11)
➡️ This underscores the need for strict adherence to professional standards and for continued research on the conditions under which trauma-focused treatment may become a problematic setting.
➡️ This underscores the need for strict adherence to professional standards and for continued research on the conditions under which trauma-focused treatment may become a problematic setting.
(9/11)
These findings should not be taken to mean that trauma-focused interventions are entirely without risk. When applied inappropriately – for instance, when therapists infer a trauma history from symptoms or search for “repressed” memories without prior recollection – they can distort memory.
These findings should not be taken to mean that trauma-focused interventions are entirely without risk. When applied inappropriately – for instance, when therapists infer a trauma history from symptoms or search for “repressed” memories without prior recollection – they can distort memory.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(9/11)
These findings should not be taken to mean that trauma-focused interventions are entirely without risk. When applied inappropriately – for instance, when therapists infer a trauma history from symptoms or search for “repressed” memories without prior recollection – they can distort memory.
These findings should not be taken to mean that trauma-focused interventions are entirely without risk. When applied inappropriately – for instance, when therapists infer a trauma history from symptoms or search for “repressed” memories without prior recollection – they can distort memory.
(8/11)
Nevertheless, conclusions for clinical and forensic contexts must be drawn carefully, as the studies were conducted with healthy participants and experimentally induced memories. More research is needed to determine whether these results generalize to PTSD populations and trauma memories.
Nevertheless, conclusions for clinical and forensic contexts must be drawn carefully, as the studies were conducted with healthy participants and experimentally induced memories. More research is needed to determine whether these results generalize to PTSD populations and trauma memories.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(8/11)
Nevertheless, conclusions for clinical and forensic contexts must be drawn carefully, as the studies were conducted with healthy participants and experimentally induced memories. More research is needed to determine whether these results generalize to PTSD populations and trauma memories.
Nevertheless, conclusions for clinical and forensic contexts must be drawn carefully, as the studies were conducted with healthy participants and experimentally induced memories. More research is needed to determine whether these results generalize to PTSD populations and trauma memories.
(7/11)
Together, these findings offer cautious reassurance against concerns that trauma-focused interventions might inherently compromise factual memory.
Together, these findings offer cautious reassurance against concerns that trauma-focused interventions might inherently compromise factual memory.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(7/11)
Together, these findings offer cautious reassurance against concerns that trauma-focused interventions might inherently compromise factual memory.
Together, these findings offer cautious reassurance against concerns that trauma-focused interventions might inherently compromise factual memory.
(6/11)
Key findings include:
- All interventions reduced distress associated with intrusive memories
- None of the interventions impaired factual memory
- This held across different memory tasks – and even when potential risk constellations for memory distortion were experimentally modeled
Key findings include:
- All interventions reduced distress associated with intrusive memories
- None of the interventions impaired factual memory
- This held across different memory tasks – and even when potential risk constellations for memory distortion were experimentally modeled
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(6/11)
Key findings include:
- All interventions reduced distress associated with intrusive memories
- None of the interventions impaired factual memory
- This held across different memory tasks – and even when potential risk constellations for memory distortion were experimentally modeled
Key findings include:
- All interventions reduced distress associated with intrusive memories
- None of the interventions impaired factual memory
- This held across different memory tasks – and even when potential risk constellations for memory distortion were experimentally modeled
(5/11)
Across three experimental studies, Milena systematically examined how EMDR, IE, and ImRs influence both involuntary and voluntary retrieval of distressing memories.
Across three experimental studies, Milena systematically examined how EMDR, IE, and ImRs influence both involuntary and voluntary retrieval of distressing memories.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(5/11)
Across three experimental studies, Milena systematically examined how EMDR, IE, and ImRs influence both involuntary and voluntary retrieval of distressing memories.
Across three experimental studies, Milena systematically examined how EMDR, IE, and ImRs influence both involuntary and voluntary retrieval of distressing memories.
(4/11)
Such concerns have real consequences: trauma survivors are often advised to delay trauma-focused treatment while legal proceedings are ongoing, out of fear that a treatment history could negatively influence how the credibility of their testimony is assessed in court.
Such concerns have real consequences: trauma survivors are often advised to delay trauma-focused treatment while legal proceedings are ongoing, out of fear that a treatment history could negatively influence how the credibility of their testimony is assessed in court.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(4/11)
Such concerns have real consequences: trauma survivors are often advised to delay trauma-focused treatment while legal proceedings are ongoing, out of fear that a treatment history could negatively influence how the credibility of their testimony is assessed in court.
Such concerns have real consequences: trauma survivors are often advised to delay trauma-focused treatment while legal proceedings are ongoing, out of fear that a treatment history could negatively influence how the credibility of their testimony is assessed in court.
(3/11)
While clinical theories suggest these interventions foster more coherent and organized trauma narratives, experts in legal psychology have cautioned that they might unintentionally distort factual memory content.
While clinical theories suggest these interventions foster more coherent and organized trauma narratives, experts in legal psychology have cautioned that they might unintentionally distort factual memory content.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(3/11)
While clinical theories suggest these interventions foster more coherent and organized trauma narratives, experts in legal psychology have cautioned that they might unintentionally distort factual memory content.
While clinical theories suggest these interventions foster more coherent and organized trauma narratives, experts in legal psychology have cautioned that they might unintentionally distort factual memory content.
(2/11)
Trauma-focused interventions like EMDR, Imaginal Exposure (IE), and Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) effectively reduce distressing intrusive memories in PTSD. Yet, their impact on voluntary memory – the deliberate recall of past events – has been debated.
Trauma-focused interventions like EMDR, Imaginal Exposure (IE), and Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) effectively reduce distressing intrusive memories in PTSD. Yet, their impact on voluntary memory – the deliberate recall of past events – has been debated.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
(2/11)
Trauma-focused interventions like EMDR, Imaginal Exposure (IE), and Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) effectively reduce distressing intrusive memories in PTSD. Yet, their impact on voluntary memory – the deliberate recall of past events – has been debated.
Trauma-focused interventions like EMDR, Imaginal Exposure (IE), and Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) effectively reduce distressing intrusive memories in PTSD. Yet, their impact on voluntary memory – the deliberate recall of past events – has been debated.
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
(3/4)
Why does this matter?
Training that interrupts automatic cue responses and strengthens impulse control could help break habitual smoking. Franziska’s work sheds new light on the mechanisms of tobacco dependence – and points to new directions for prevention and therapy.
Why does this matter?
Training that interrupts automatic cue responses and strengthens impulse control could help break habitual smoking. Franziska’s work sheds new light on the mechanisms of tobacco dependence – and points to new directions for prevention and therapy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
(3/4)
Why does this matter?
Training that interrupts automatic cue responses and strengthens impulse control could help break habitual smoking. Franziska’s work sheds new light on the mechanisms of tobacco dependence – and points to new directions for prevention and therapy.
Why does this matter?
Training that interrupts automatic cue responses and strengthens impulse control could help break habitual smoking. Franziska’s work sheds new light on the mechanisms of tobacco dependence – and points to new directions for prevention and therapy.
(2/4)
What did she find?
Individuals with chronic smoking behavior show reduced inhibitory control and more habitual than reward-driven reactions to smoking cues. However, reward-driven processes may become more pronounced when individuals experience higher craving.
What did she find?
Individuals with chronic smoking behavior show reduced inhibitory control and more habitual than reward-driven reactions to smoking cues. However, reward-driven processes may become more pronounced when individuals experience higher craving.
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
(2/4)
What did she find?
Individuals with chronic smoking behavior show reduced inhibitory control and more habitual than reward-driven reactions to smoking cues. However, reward-driven processes may become more pronounced when individuals experience higher craving.
What did she find?
Individuals with chronic smoking behavior show reduced inhibitory control and more habitual than reward-driven reactions to smoking cues. However, reward-driven processes may become more pronounced when individuals experience higher craving.
(12/12)
Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Günak et al. (2023): doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
- Günak et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1192/j.eu...
Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Günak et al. (2023): doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
- Günak et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1192/j.eu...
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(12/12)
Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Günak et al. (2023): doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
- Günak et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1192/j.eu...
Links to publications from two of the three studies:
- Günak et al. (2023): doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
- Günak et al. (2025): doi.org/10.1192/j.eu...
(11/12)
Taken together, the findings suggest that trauma-related psychopathology may constitute modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
Taken together, the findings suggest that trauma-related psychopathology may constitute modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(11/12)
Taken together, the findings suggest that trauma-related psychopathology may constitute modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
Taken together, the findings suggest that trauma-related psychopathology may constitute modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
(10/12)
Demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, hypertension, physical and social activity) may moderate these associations, pointing to potential targets for prevention.
Demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, hypertension, physical and social activity) may moderate these associations, pointing to potential targets for prevention.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(10/12)
Demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, hypertension, physical and social activity) may moderate these associations, pointing to potential targets for prevention.
Demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, hypertension, physical and social activity) may moderate these associations, pointing to potential targets for prevention.
(9/12)
- Depression, while a known risk factor, did not fully explain these relationships, suggesting distinct trauma-related pathways.
- Depression, while a known risk factor, did not fully explain these relationships, suggesting distinct trauma-related pathways.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(9/12)
- Depression, while a known risk factor, did not fully explain these relationships, suggesting distinct trauma-related pathways.
- Depression, while a known risk factor, did not fully explain these relationships, suggesting distinct trauma-related pathways.
(8/12)
- In the general population, each additional PTSD symptom increased dementia risk by 9%, each additional ACE type by 10%; PTSD and depression diagnoses doubled the risk, and dissociative disorders nearly quadrupled it.
- In the general population, each additional PTSD symptom increased dementia risk by 9%, each additional ACE type by 10%; PTSD and depression diagnoses doubled the risk, and dissociative disorders nearly quadrupled it.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(8/12)
- In the general population, each additional PTSD symptom increased dementia risk by 9%, each additional ACE type by 10%; PTSD and depression diagnoses doubled the risk, and dissociative disorders nearly quadrupled it.
- In the general population, each additional PTSD symptom increased dementia risk by 9%, each additional ACE type by 10%; PTSD and depression diagnoses doubled the risk, and dissociative disorders nearly quadrupled it.
(7/12)
Key insights include:
- In U.S. veterans, PTSD severity was linked to reduced self-reported cognitive functioning, particularly the PTSD symptoms “difficulty concentrating” and “trouble experiencing positive feelings.”
Key insights include:
- In U.S. veterans, PTSD severity was linked to reduced self-reported cognitive functioning, particularly the PTSD symptoms “difficulty concentrating” and “trouble experiencing positive feelings.”
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(7/12)
Key insights include:
- In U.S. veterans, PTSD severity was linked to reduced self-reported cognitive functioning, particularly the PTSD symptoms “difficulty concentrating” and “trouble experiencing positive feelings.”
Key insights include:
- In U.S. veterans, PTSD severity was linked to reduced self-reported cognitive functioning, particularly the PTSD symptoms “difficulty concentrating” and “trouble experiencing positive feelings.”
(6/12)
Drawing on data from over 1,500 U.S. veterans and half a million participants in the UK Biobank, three studies combined epidemiological, clinical, and neurobiological perspectives to disentangle these complex associations.
Drawing on data from over 1,500 U.S. veterans and half a million participants in the UK Biobank, three studies combined epidemiological, clinical, and neurobiological perspectives to disentangle these complex associations.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(6/12)
Drawing on data from over 1,500 U.S. veterans and half a million participants in the UK Biobank, three studies combined epidemiological, clinical, and neurobiological perspectives to disentangle these complex associations.
Drawing on data from over 1,500 U.S. veterans and half a million participants in the UK Biobank, three studies combined epidemiological, clinical, and neurobiological perspectives to disentangle these complex associations.
(5/12)
Mia examined how trauma-related conditions – including childhood adversity, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and depression – relate to cognitive functioning and dementia risk.
Mia examined how trauma-related conditions – including childhood adversity, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and depression – relate to cognitive functioning and dementia risk.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(5/12)
Mia examined how trauma-related conditions – including childhood adversity, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and depression – relate to cognitive functioning and dementia risk.
Mia examined how trauma-related conditions – including childhood adversity, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and depression – relate to cognitive functioning and dementia risk.