Associations of mentalization and epistemic trust with internalizing and externalizing problems in adolescence: a gender‐sensitive structural equation modeling …

F Locati, IMA Benzi, A Milesi, C Campbell… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Mentalization, operationalized as reflective functioning (RF), allows individuals
to interpret actions as caused by intentional mental states. Previous research highlighted the …

[HTML][HTML] The interplay of mentalization and epistemic trust: a protective mechanism against emotional dysregulation in adolescent internalizing symptoms

L Parolin, A Milesi, G Comelli… - Research in Psychotherapy …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Mentalization is the ability to interpret actions as caused by intentional mental states.
Moreover, mentalization facilitates the development of epistemic trust (ET), namely, the …

[HTML][HTML] eCONNECT parent group: an online attachment-based intervention to reduce attachment insecurity, behavioral problems, and emotional dysregulation in …

IMA Benzi, N Carone, M Moretti, L Ruglioni… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
During adolescence, a secure parent–adolescent relationship promotes youths' adjustment
and psychological well-being. In this scenario, several studies have demonstrated the …

[HTML][HTML] Maladaptive personality traits and internalizing and externalizing problems: the role of borderline and narcissistic features in adolescence

IMA Benzi, A Fontana, R Di Pierro - Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective Research has shown the importance of delving into the variables associated with
externalizing and internalizing behaviors in adolescence, highlighting gender-related …

[HTML][HTML] Different epistemic stances for different traumatic experiences: implications for mentalization

IMA Benzi, N Carone, L Parolin… - Research in …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Traumatic experiences may impair reflective functioning (RF), making it difficult for
individuals to understand their own and others' mental states. Epistemic trust (ET), which …

[HTML][HTML] Unravelling the Longitudinal Relations Between Developmental Milestones, General Psychopathology, and Personality Functioning in a Youth Clinical …

S Iannattone, HD Schuiringa, A Aleva, N Koster… - Journal of Youth and …, 2024 - Springer
Personality functioning, general psychopathology, and developmental milestones
achievement are critical domains in the field of young people's mental health; however, no …

[HTML][HTML] Gender-specific pathways in mental health crisis in adolescents, from consultation to (in) voluntary admission: a retrospective study

L Dil, S Mérelle, N Lommerse, J Peen, P So, R Van… - BMC psychiatry, 2024 - Springer
Background A strong increase in mental health emergency consultations and admissions in
youths has been reported in recent years. Although empirical evidence is lacking, gender …

[HTML][HTML] Unpacking the p-factor. Associations Between Maladaptive Personality Traits and General Psychopathology in Female and Male Adolescents

IMA Benzi, A Fontana, R Di Pierro, L Parolin… - Research on Child and …, 2024 - Springer
Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, psychological, and neural maturation that makes
youth vulnerable to emerging psychopathology, highlighting the need for improved …

Co-Constructing Mentalizing Contexts in Therapeutic Work with Adolescents-Exploring Resilience in Social Support Networks

M Svernell, H Dwyer Hall - Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Adolescence, a transformative phase of human development, is marked by a growing need
for social support. During this pivotal period, young individuals grapple with the challenges …

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IMA Benzi, N Carone, L Parolin, G Martin-Gagnon… - 2023 - art.torvergata.it
Traumatic experiences may impair reflective functioning (RF), making it difficult for
individuals to understand their own and others' mental states. Epistemic trust (ET), which …