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Reduced prefrontal hemodynamic response in pediatric autism spectrum disorder measured with near-infrared spectroscopy

Functional neuroimaging studies suggest that prefrontal cortex dysfunction is present in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Near-infrared spectroscopy is a noninvasive optical tool for examining oxygenation and hemodynamic changes in the cerebral cortex by measuring changes in oxygenated hemoglobin.

1/12/2020 11:23:24 PM +00:00

Parental military deployment as risk factor for children’s mental health: a meta-analytical review

There is evidence that military service increases the risk of psychosocial burden for not only service members but also their spouses and children. This meta-analysis aimed to systematically assess the association between military deployment of (at least one) parent and impact on children’s mental health.

1/12/2020 11:23:03 PM +00:00

Psychometric evaluation of a parent-rating and self-rating inventory for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: German OCD Inventory for Children and Adolescents (OCD-CA)

This study assesses the psychometric properties of the German version of the Padua Inventory-Wash‑ington State University Revision for measuring pediatric OCD.

1/12/2020 11:22:40 PM +00:00

Trauma-focused group intervention for unaccompanied young refugees: “Mein Weg”—predictors of treatment outcomes and sustainability of treatment effects

Current research on treatment predictors and long-term effects of trauma-focused interventions for (unaccompanied) refugee minors is limited. This secondary analysis of a recent randomised controlled trial (RCT), evaluating the trauma-focused group intervention “Mein Weg” (English “My Way”) compared to usual care, investigated several refugee-specific factors such as treatment predictors and sustainability of treatment gains.

1/12/2020 11:22:19 PM +00:00

Pathways to a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in Germany: A survey of parents

Early identification of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a prerequisite for access to early interventions. Although parents often note developmental atypicalities during the first 2 years of life, many children with ASD are not diagnosed until school age. For parents, the long period between frst parental concerns and diagnosis is often frustrating and accompanied by uncertainty and worry.

1/12/2020 11:21:59 PM +00:00

Gender differences in Korean adolescents who died by suicide based on teacher reports

Data from middle and high school students who committed suicide between 2014 and 2016 were analyzed. We evaluated diferences in suicide method and place, personal characteristics, and school life characteristics by gender using the Chi square test and t test.

1/12/2020 11:21:44 PM +00:00

Favourable short-term course and outcome of pediatric anxiety spectrum disorders: A prospective study from India

Although anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents, there is a paucity of research on the course and outcome of anxiety spectrum disorders in low and middleincome countries.

1/12/2020 11:21:28 PM +00:00

The bumpy road to change: A retrospective qualitative study on formerly detained adolescents’ trajectories towards better lives

Currently, the risk-oriented focus in forensic youth care is increasingly complemented by a growing interest in strengths-based approaches. Knowledge on how detention and the subsequent period in the community is experienced by adolescents, and which elements are helpful in achieving better lives can contribute to this emerging feld.

1/12/2020 11:21:03 PM +00:00

Maltreatment history, trauma symptoms and research reactivity among adolescents in child protection services

There is a well-documented link between child maltreatment and poor health across the lifespan. This provides a strong case for ongoing research with youth involved in the child welfare system to reduce negative out‑comes and support resilience while being inclusive of youth voices.

1/12/2020 11:20:42 PM +00:00

Clinicians’ attitudes toward standardized assessment and diagnosis within child and adolescent psychiatry

There is a strong call for clinically useful standardized assessment tools in everyday child and adolescent psychiatric practice. The attitudes of clinicians have been raised as a key-facilitating factor when implementing new methods.

1/12/2020 11:20:24 PM +00:00

Maternal and peer attachment, identity formation, and non-suicidal self-injury: A longitudinal mediation study

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the repetitive, direct, and deliberate destruction of one’s body tissue without an intention to die. Existing cross-sectional research indicates that the association between maternal/peer attachment and NSSI is mediated by identity synthesis and confusion

1/12/2020 11:20:04 PM +00:00

The efects of parental opioid use on the parent–child relationship and children’s developmental and behavioral outcomes: A systematic review of published reports

Several databases were comprehensively searched for studies published from January 1980 through February 2018 that reviewed effects of parental opioid addiction on parent–child relationships and outcomes of children (age, 0–16 years).

1/12/2020 11:19:44 PM +00:00

Overview of European forensic youth care: Towards an integrative mission for prevention and intervention strategies for juvenile ofenders

All over Europe youth delinquency is decreasing; our understanding of the factors related to juvenile delinquency and the characteristics of effective forensic youth care has increased substantially.

1/12/2020 11:19:29 PM +00:00

The relation between mental health problems and future violence among detained male juveniles

Detention personnel may assume that mental health problems heighten the likelihood of future violence in detained youth. This study explored whether brief mental health screening tools are of value for alerting star to a detained youth’s potential for future violent offending.

1/12/2020 11:19:08 PM +00:00

Therapeutic factors that promote recovery in high-risk adolescents intensive group psychotherapeutic MBT programme

The aim of this study was to investigate whether therapeutic factors as identified by Yalom and potential additional therapeutic factors could be found in the qualitative individual reports of high-risk adolescents with personality disorders at the end of an intensive group psychotherapeutic MBT programme and whether the therapeutic factors were related to therapy outcomes.

1/12/2020 11:18:49 PM +00:00

Child mental illness and the help-seeking process: A qualitative study among parents in a Ugandan community

Child mental illness contributes signifcantly to the burden of disease worldwide, and many are left untreated due to factors on both the provider and user side. Recognising this, the Ugandan Ministry of Health recently released the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Policy Guidelines.

1/12/2020 11:18:25 PM +00:00

Parent and peer relationships as longitudinal predictors of adolescent non-suicidal self-injury onset

Adolescence is characterized by developmental changes in social relationships, which may contribute to, or protect against, psychopathology and risky behaviors. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is one type of risky behavior that typically begins during adolescence and is associated with problems in relationships with family members and peers.

1/12/2020 11:18:00 PM +00:00

Starting from scratch: Prevalence, methods, and functions of non-suicidal self-injury among refugee minors in Belgium

As many refugee minors have gone/go through stressful life experiences and uncertainty, one might expect mental health issues, including self-injury. However, literature on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in refugee minors is scarce. This study explores the prevalence, methods, and functions of NSSI in refugee minors in Belgium, and compares research results to the existing literature on NSSI in Western adolescents.

1/12/2020 11:17:39 PM +00:00

The NSSI family distress cascade theory

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a complex behaviour and occurs most commonly during adolescence. This developmental period is characterized by the drive to establish an equilibrium between personal autonomy and connectedness with primary caregivers. When an adolescent self-injures, caregivers often experience confusion about how to react.

1/12/2020 11:17:21 PM +00:00

Earthquake exposures and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents from Phulpingdanda village, Nepal: A cross-sectional study

Mental health issues can reach epidemic proportions in developed countries after natural disasters, but research is needed to better understand the impact on children and adolescents in developing nations.

1/12/2020 11:17:03 PM +00:00

Victimisation in a French population of children and youths with autism spectrum disorder: A case control study

Children and youths with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have behavioural characteristics and severe social disabilities that make them vulnerable to victimisation. The current study explores the prevalence of peer victimisation in this population in France.

1/12/2020 11:16:38 PM +00:00

The relationship between psychological Suzhi and social anxiety among Chinese adolescents: The mediating role of self-esteem and sense of security

High incidence and morbidity rates are found among adolescents with social anxiety disorder, a severe and harmful form of social phobia. Extensive research has been conducted to uncover the underlying psychological factors associated with the development and continuation of this disorder.

1/12/2020 11:16:19 PM +00:00

Use of electroconvulsive therapy in adolescents with schizophrenia in China

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder. However, few studies have addressed the use of ECT in adolescents with schizophrenia. The aims of our study were to investigate the frequency of ECT, and its relationship with clinical and demographic correlates among adolescents with schizophrenia in China

1/12/2020 11:16:02 PM +00:00

A systematic review of wellbeing in children: A comparison of military and civilian families

Children in military families have uniquely different childhood experiences compared to their civilian peers, including a parent in employment and a stable familial income, frequent relocations, indirect exposure to and awareness of conflict, and extended separation from parents or siblings due to deployment.

1/12/2020 11:15:43 PM +00:00

Psychopathology and impairment of quality of life in offspring of psychiatric inpatients in southern Brazil: A preliminary study

To evaluate the quality of life and risk of psychopathology in the infant and adolescent offspring of psychiatric in patients from a general hospital unit.

1/12/2020 11:15:22 PM +00:00

Assessment of attachment disorder symptoms in foster children: Comparing diagnostic assessment tools

In the current study, several assessments for attachment disorder symptoms are used within a German sample of foster children after being exposed to neglect and maltreatment in their biological families. The symptoms were assessed with four established assessment methods based on both parents’ report and behavioral observation: The Rating for Infant Stranger Engagement, the Stranger at the Door, the Disturbances of Attachment Interview and the Reactive Attachment Disorder Questionnaire.

1/12/2020 11:15:02 PM +00:00

Lost in transition? Perceptions of health care among young people with mental health problems in Germany: A qualitative study

The transitioning of young patients from child and adolescent to adult mental health services when indicated often results in the interruption or termination of service. The personal views of young service users on current clinical practice are a valuable contribution that can help to identify service gaps.

1/12/2020 11:14:41 PM +00:00

Multidimensional family therapy in adolescents with a cannabis use disorder: Long-term effects on delinquency in a randomized controlled trial

Substance use and delinquency are considered to be mutual risk factors. Previous studies have shown that multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) is effective in tackling both conditions on the short term. The current study examines the long-term effects of MDFT on criminal offending.

1/12/2020 11:14:23 PM +00:00

Assessment of dynamic change in psychotherapy with adolescents

Diagnostic interviews and questionnaires are commonly used in the assessment of adolescents referred to child and adolescent mental health services. Many of these rating scales are constructed for adults and focus on symptoms related to diagnosis. Psychodynamic Functioning Scales (PFS) focus on relational aspects and how the patients handle effects and solve problems, rather than manifest symptoms.

1/12/2020 11:14:02 PM +00:00

Child physical abuse: factors influencing the associations between self-reported exposure and self-reported health problems: A cross-sectional study

Child physical abuse (CPA) is an extensive public health problem because of its associations with poor health outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine which of the background factors of CPA committed by a parent or other caregiver relates to self-reported poor health among girls and boys (13; 15 and 17 years old): perpetrator, last year exposure; severity and frequency; socioeconomic load and foreign background.

1/12/2020 11:13:40 PM +00:00