The next election of the Executive Board of the EACLIPT Association is approaching. This will be conducted as e-voting in an online general assembly scheduled for 17th of February 2026, 5 pm (CET) . You will receive technical details for how to vote by the end of January 2026. The current board members are currently seeking nominations for two open positions : Presidency Secretary Eligibility Any member of EACLIPT can be nominated for the Board. These are the required steps and materials we need to gather from the nominees: A written confirmation of nominee name from two nominating association members An acceptance of nomination by the person being nominated A personal statement describing the candidates: Education and training Areas of interest and professional achievements Your Experience in EACLIPT activities (or relevant activities in similar societies) Your Vision of their contribution to the development of clinical psychology and psychological treatment in Europe. The form and length of this personal statement is not prescribed. Usually it is about 0,5- (max.) 1 page. Board Responsibilities: one meeting in person / year (usually combined with the EACLIPT conferences) 6-9 video meetings per year Working tasks relate to strategic development (e.g. where and how EACLIPT can be involved in European Mental Health Initiatives, networking, conference planning and support in organization for the local host, young scientist initiatives, work on maintaining small member fees, support for open access, and assisting with work around our flagship EACLIPT journal European Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy ) The Board consists of 9 members who share responsibilities and work jointly towards these goals. If you are willing to be nominated and ready to join the Executive board, please send the material from the three points above including your personal statement to the following email address: nina.heinrichs@uni-bielefeld.de 🗓️ Deadline for application: 23 December 2025 We look forward to receiving your nominations!

The journal “Clinical Psychology in Europe” (CPE) searches further colleagues to extend the board of active editors in chief . CPE was founded in 2018 as an e-journal that is accessible for everybody (full open access), and that does not request article processing fees. CPE is the official journal of the European Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment , and it is open for submissions of relevance for clinical psychology and psychological treatments. CPE covers all different approaches of evidence-based psychotherapy. CPE is indexed in Pubmed, Scopus, and many other data bases. It received high recognition from our scientific colleagues, and the number of submissions allows to apply rigorous scientific criteria for acceptance of manuscripts. Editors-in-Chief should have an excellent scientific reputation and be well-connected within an international network of scientists. 📅 Deadline for nominations: 30 October 2025 Self-nominations are possible, but people can also nominate colleagues (after informed consent). Nominees should submit their CV and a letter of interest . The final selection will be undertaken in cooperation between the EACLIPT board and the current editors in chief. Nominations should be sent to Prof. Dr. Winfried Rief, e-mail: rief@uni-marburg.de

The PSAD Study Group and EACLIPT are pleased to invite you to a joint webinar about "Mental Health in Diabetes – A Cause for Concern" . This webinar brings together leading experts to explore the psychological dimensions of diabetes care. The session will feature insights into the emotional impact of diabetes, therapeutic approaches, and clinical assessment strategies. A live Q&A will follow the presentations. 🗓️ Date : October 28, 2025 🕓 Time : 16:30–17:30 CET 🔗 Register here : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7j6mI-9eTIStoomlfiFISA Chair & Introduction: Prof. em. Frank J. Snoek (Netherlands) with a representative from EACLIPT Speakers: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kulzer (Germany) – Diabetes, its treatment and psychological implications Assoc. Prof. Katarzyna Maria Cyranka (Poland) – Psychological assessment and psychotherapy in diabetes The PSAD Study Group is an international network of researchers, clinicians and people with diabetes who are focused on advancing our understanding of the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of diabetes. You can find more info about them on their web page: https://www.psadgroup.org 👇 Below, you’ll find detailed bios of our speakers and chair, highlighting their expertise and contributions to psychodiabetology. Prof. em. Frank J. Snoek   Frank Snoek, PhD is Professor emeritus and former head ofthe Department of Medical Psychology at the Amsterdam University Medical Center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He was trained as clinical psychologist and has a longstanding career in research and clinical practice in the field of ‘psychodiabetology’. He founded the Psycho Social Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) study group under the auspices of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Prof. Snoek has published extensively on the topic of psychology in diabetes and is active member of national and international guidelines on psychosocial care for people living with diabetes. He is Specialty Chief Editor for Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare. He has received multiple awards, including the Richard Rubin Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in 2019, and in 2020 HM the King of the Netherlands granted him the title of Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion for his achievements in medical psychology and improving the lives of people with diabetes. Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kulzer Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kulzer is a qualified psychologist, licensed psychological psychotherapist and child and adolescent psychotherapist as well as a licensed diabetes psychologist DDG and psychodiabetologist. He is the managing director of the Research Institute Diabetes Academy Mergentheim (FIDAM) and diateam, the educational director of the advanced training for "Diabetes Educators DDG" and the director of the advanced training center for Psychodiabetologists in Bernkastel-Kues. He is a member of the diabetes center Bad Mergentheim, of the clinical psychology at the University of Bamberg, a lecturer at the University of Salzburg and, as project manager for mental aspects of diabetes, a member of the "German Diabetes Center" (DDZ). Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kulzer is chairman of the association“Diabetes and Psychology e.V.” and the working group “Diabetes and Psychology, DDG”, he is board member of the working group “Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes, DDG”, member of the committees “Quality, Training and Further Education (QSW)" and of the "Commission Pharmacists in Diabetology (BAK / DDG)", on the scientific advisory board of the "Federal Center for Health Education", the diabetes advisory board at the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Social Affairs and on the advisory board of diabetesDE. He is the leader and member of several evidence-based guideline groups of the German Diabetes association (DDG): for the guidelines "NVL Training / Education", "Psychosocial and Diabetes", "Diabetes and Driving Ability", "Diabetes and Age" and "Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes". His main research focus is on psychological aspects of diabetes, psycho Immunology, person reported outcomes (PRO), diabetes and new technologies, development and evaluation of patient education and treatment programs and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Maria Cyranka Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Maria Cyranka is a clinical psychologist, certified psychotherapist (Polish Psychiatric Association), and Jungian analyst (IAAP). She is Associate Professor at Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Poland, where she heads the Psychodiabetology Laboratory in the Department of Metabolic Diseases and the Adult Psychological Clinic at the University Hospital. She also coordinates the Psychodiabetology Team for patients with type 1 diabetes. She is the initiator and director of Poland’s first national postgraduate program in psychodiabetology (launch 2026) and scientific editor of the first Polish textbook on psychodiabetology (PZWL, in preparation). She lectures in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry, and has completed fellowships at Amsterdam UMC, Sheba Medical Center, and LMU Munich. Prof. Dr. Cyranka chairs the Psychodiabetology Section of thePolish Diabetes Association and serves on the boards of the Central European Diabetes Association (CEDA) and the Polish Psychiatric Association (Malopolska region). She is an active member of EASD, PSAD, IAAP, and the Society for Psychotherapy Research. Her research focuses on psychological well-being and mental health in diabetes, especially type 1, as well as the psychological aspects of advanced diabetes technologies. She also works on integrated care models and psychotherapy of affective and anxiety disorders. She is Managing Editor of Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, contributor to national clinical guidelines, and principal investigator of international projects including the implementation of MyDiaMate in Poland. She has received multiple awards, including the PSAD Mid Career Science Award (2025) and the Węgierka Award for achievements in psychodiabetology.

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Join exclusive events, connect in our Special Interest Groups, and engage in EACLIPTs mission. 🤝 1 2 3 4 5 No events at the moment 1 2 3 4 5 We strive to foster evidence-based Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy across Europe. 🧑🔬800+ More than 800 clinicians and researchers from all across Europe take part in EACLIPT. 🗞️140+ More than 140 articles published in our affiliate journal Clinical Psychology in Europe. 🎓20h+ More than 20 hours of exclusive conversations, keynotes and discussions at EACLIPT TV. Read now → Sebastian Palmer, Bertram Walter, Christiane Hermann, Rudolf Stark, Andrea Hermann Research Spotlight Structured Diagnostic Interviews (SDI) in Psychotherapy Training: Trainees’ Beliefs About Interviews and Their Relationship to Overall Interview Satisfaction Summary SDIs are widely used in research and recommended for diagnosing mental disorders. However, most psychotherapy trainees encounter SDIs, but their experiences and use are often limited. Trainees’ level of SDI satisfaction is medium on average, but it positively relates to familiarity. Satisfaction is higher when SDIs are viewed as reliable and efficient. The views that SDIs are confusing and threaten the therapeutic relationship raise dissatisfaction. Implications Psychotherapy training programs should provide sufficient opportunity for SDI practice to promote trainee satisfaction. Training providers should address trainees’ beliefs and concerns, underline the advantages of SDIs, and inform them about actual SDI acceptance among patients to resolve prejudice. Trainees’ personality appears to be less relevant to SDI satisfaction, but further investigations are needed. The findings have important implications for overcoming barriers to the use of structured diagnostic interviews. Read now → Thomas Tandrup Lamm, Mimi Yung Mehlsen, Tina Birgitte Wisbech Carstensen, Kaare Bro Wellnitz, Eva Ørnbøl, Thomas Meinertz Dantoft, Per Fink, Marie Weinreich Petersen, Lisbeth Frostholm Research Spotlight Associations and Interactions Between Neuroticism, Adverse Life Events and Health Anxiety: Results From a Large Representative Cohor Summary For the first time, researchers examined the interaction between adverse life events and neuroticism, which are associated with health anxiety. Associations with health anxiety were found for both adverse life events and neuroticism. The size of the association did not differ between illness/death and other types of adversity. Only illness/death related adversity showed a small interaction with neuroticism. Implications Current findings do not support the importance of future studies examining adversity in separate categories, instead of measures of cumulative adversity. Neuroticism demonstrates the strongest association with health anxiety, emphasizing the relevance of dispositional factors and integrating these in the cognitive model of health anxiety. Understanding the relative impact of neuroticism and adverse life events may enhance clinical practices e.g. case formulation, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy. Read now → James Cunningham, Mark Shevlin, Catalina Cerda, Eoin McElroy Research Spotlight ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder, Physical Health, and Somatic Problems: A Systematic Review Summary This systematic review examined the association between ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and physical health outcomes in bereaved individuals From 418 screened studies, 18 met inclusion criteria, highlighting links between PGD and somatic distress, insomnia, blood pressure issues, and chronic physical diseases 72% of eligible studies reported significant associations, underscoring the complex relationship between prolonged grief and physical health Implications Clinicians should be aware of the physical health risks associated with PGD and consider integrated care approaches Future research should investigate the biological and psychological mechanisms linking PGD to somatic symptoms Understanding these connections could improve interventions for individuals experiencing prolonged grief. Read now → Verena Semmlinger, Keisuke Takano, Larissa Wolkenstein, Antje Krüger-Gottschalk, Sascha Kuck, Anne Dyer, Andre Pittig, Georg W. Alpers, Thomas Ehring Research Spotlight Dropout From Trauma-Focused Treatment for PTSD in a Naturalistic Setting Summary In a study of 195 adults receiving trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in routine clinical care, the dropout rate was 15.38% Younger age and living alone were significant predictors of higher dropout probability Therapist experience level and gender match had no significant impact on dropout rates Implications Identifying at-risk patients early could help prevent dropout and improve treatment adherence Special attention should be given to younger patients and those living alone in treatment planning Future research should explore additional factors influencing dropout in real-world clinical settings Read now → Jeanine Baartmans, Bonny van Steensel, Loes Pouwel, Tessa Lansu, Reinout Wiers, Susan Bögels, Anke Klein Research Spotlight The Relation Between Social Anxiety and Perceptions of Likeability and Friendship in Adolescents Summary Adolescents with high worry about negative evaluations tend to underestimate their likeability by peers Those with strong avoidance tendencies have fewer friends and are less liked but perceive their likeability more accurately Avoidance behaviors may perpetuate both social anxiety symptoms and negative peer judgments Implications Targeting avoidance behaviors in interventions could improve social outcomes for socially anxious adolescents Enhancing adolescents’ accurate self-perception might foster better peer relationships These findings underline the importance of distinguishing between different social anxiety symptoms when designing treatments Read now → Poul M. Schulte-Frankenfeld, Josefien J. F. Breedvelt, Marlies E. Brouwer, Nadia van der Spek, Guy Bosmans, Claudi L. Bockting Research Spotlight Effectiveness of Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Suicidal Adolescents and Young Adults Summary Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) aims to repair intrafamiliar ruptures and strengthen caregiver-child bonds to alleviate youth psychopathology A meta-analysis of four RCTs (n = 287) found no significant reduction in suicidal ideation or depressive symptoms compared to controls Limitations include small sample sizes, high heterogeneity, and potential bias in existing studies Implications Clinicians should remain cautious when considering ABFT as stand-alone intervention for suicidal youth Larger, well-powered trials are necessary to establish clearer evidence on ABFT's effectiveness Family-centered approaches remain promising but require further validation through rigorous research Read now → Carina Tudor-Sfetea, Raluca Topciu Research Spotlight A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Cognitive and/or Behavioural Interventions Targeting Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community Summary LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues due to minority stress, coupled with problematic access to healthcare services. This systematic review examined 16 studies to explore the effectiveness of cognitive and behavioral interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes in LGBTQ+ populations. Although the interventions showed promising results, especially for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, and internalized homophobia, all studies showed a high or critical risk of bias. Despite positive effects, there is limited, heterogeneous research in this area, with concerns about publication bias and study inclusion criteria. Implications Future clinical efforts should incorporate affirmative and holistic approaches that cater specifically to LGBTQ+ needs. There is a need for more consistency in research methodologies and a focus on underserved LGBTQ+ populations, especially regarding intersectionality. Healthcare providers should emphasize the development of generic therapeutic competencies alongside LGBTQ+ affirmative practices. More detailed investigations into intervention mechanisms of change are recommended to improve their effectiveness and applicability in these populations. Read now → Miguel M. Gonçalves, Wolfgang Lutz, Brian Schwartz, João Tiago Oliveira, Suoma E. Saarni, Orya Tishby, Julian A. Rubel, Jan R. Boehnke, Adrian Montesano, Dario Paiva, Davide Ceridono, Emmanuelle Zech, Jochem Willemsen, Samuli I. Saarni, Katarina Kompan Erzar, Luís Janeiro, Omar C. G. Gelo, Paula Errázuriz, Pawel Holas, Rafał Styła, Tatjana Rožič, Tom Rosenström, Vera Békés, Zsolt Unoka, Michael Barkham Research Spotlight Developing a European Psychotherapy Consortium (EPoC): Scientific Objectives and Logistical Challenges Summary The European Psychotherapy Consortium ( https://www.psychotherapyresearch.org/page/EPoC ) is working to unify data collection across European clinics to enhance evidence-based psychological therapy research. A survey identified 87 different outcome measures used in routine care, complicating data sharing and analysis. The Emotional and Psychological Outcome (EPO-1) measure has been adopted and translated into 11 languages for widespread use. Implications Standardizing outcome measures like the EPO-1 will improve data sharing and analysis across European countries. Routine outcome monitoring with EPO-1 supports better clinical decision-making and research. Future efforts will focus on refining common metrics and fostering collaboration across clinics and researchers. Read now → Eva Heim, Sebastian Burchert, Mirëlinda Shala, Anna Hoxha, Marco Kaufmann, Arlinda Cerga Pashoja, Naser Morina, Michael P. Schaub, Christine Knaevelsrud, Andreas Maercker Research Spotlight Effect of Cultural Adaptation of a Smartphone-Based Self-Help Programme on Its Acceptability and Efficacy: Randomized Controlled Trial Summary An online self-help intervention for the treatment of depression was adapted to Albanians’ cultural concepts of distress. In a randomized controlled trial among Albanian-speaking immigrants in Switzerland and Germany, two levels of cultural adaptations (surface vs. deep structure adaptation) were compared. Recruitment was slow, and drop-out rates were high. No difference was found between the two levels of adaptations with regard to acceptance. Implications Including ethnic minorities in randomised controlled trials is desirable, but the current study revealed large difficulties with recruitment and adherence to the intervention. Cultural factors impacting recruitment strategies should be examined. To better understand the reasons for the challenges faced during this RCT, a qualitative analysis was conducted ( https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.12887 ). Read now → Winfried Rief, Stefan G. Hofmann, Max Berg, Miriam K. Forbes, Diego A. Pizzagalli, Johannes Zimmermann, Eiko Fried, Geoffrey M. Reed Research Spotlight Do We Need a Novel Framework for Classifying Psychopathology? A Discussion Paper Summary Currently, the ICD-11 and DSM-5 are the leading systems for the classification of mental disorders. However, other frameworks have been proposed to supplement or even replace the ICD and the DSM, raising many questions regarding clinical utility, scientific relevance, and, at the core, how best to conceptualize mental disorders. Implications We introduce: · the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), · the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) · systems and network approaches · process-based approaches · a new approach to the classification of personality disorders. Synergies among these systems may provide promising new avenues for research and clinical practice. Read now → Maria Kleinstäuber, Andreas Schröder, Sarah Daehler, Karen Johanne Pallesen, Charlotte U. Rask, Mathias Sanyer, Omer Van den Bergh, Marie Weinreich Petersen, Judith G. M. Rosmalen Research Spotlight Aetiological Understanding of Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Classificatory Analogues: A Systematic Umbrella Review Summary We included 452 reviews (132 systematic reviews including meta-analyses, 133 systematic reviews, 197 narrative reviews), of which 132 (29%) focused on two or more of the investigated health conditions simultaneously. Across diagnoses, biological factors were addressed in 90% (k = 405), psychological in 33% (k = 150), social in 12% (k = 54), and healthcare factors in 5% (k = 23) of the reviews. Implications High-quality systematic reviews suggest that deficient conditioned pain modulation, genetic factors, changes in the immune, endocrinological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous system, and psychosocial factors such as sexual abuse and pain catastrophizing increase the risk for FSS. Read now → Mari Hysing, Keith J. Petrie, Allison G. Harvey, Kari-Jussie Lønning, Børge Sivertsen Research Spotlight Loneliness Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk Factors in Norwegian Young People Summary There is evidence of increasing levels of loneliness in Norwegian young people before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not clear how the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated necessary restrictions, impacted on these trends. This study analyzed data from three waves of a Norwegian national higher education student survey on the development of loneliness over time and associated risk factors. Implications Loneliness increased among university students from 2018 to 2021 and decreased from 2021 to 2022, but was still higher in 2022 than pre-pandemic levels. Loneliness was higher in areas with higher restriction levels in 2021. Spending time on campus was associated with lower levels of loneliness. Online learning was related to higher levels of loneliness. Research Spotlights Research Spotlights from our journal Clinical Psychology in Europe, highlighting articles from recent issues. Clinical Psychology in Europe (CPE) is the official open-access academic journal of EACLIPT. Learn more → Watch all → EACLIPT Webinar Series Missed our latest webinar? Not to worry - you can watch many of our events in our EACLIPT Media library. Free of charge & anytime!

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