The role of metacognitive beliefs in determining the impact of anomalous experiences: a comparison of help-seeking and non-help-seeking groups of people experiencing psychotic-like anomalies.
Psychological Medicine November 12, 2008 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291708004650 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Help-seeking and non-help-seeking individuals experiencing psychotic-like anomalies |
| Key findings | Metacognitive beliefs are implicated in the impact of psychotic-like anomalous experiences, with differences between help-seeking and non-help-seeking groups suggesting that these beliefs may determine whether such experiences lead to distress and help-seeking. |
Abstract
The role of metacognitive beliefs in determining the impact of anomalous experiences: a comparison of help-seeking and non-help-seeking groups of people experiencing psychotic-like anomalies.
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