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Analysis of prevalence of PTSD and its influencing factors among college students after the Wenchuan earthquake

This study explored the prevalence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in college students who lived in earthquake center one year after the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008, the factors affecting the prevalence of PTSD was also investigated.

1/13/2020 11:04:46 AM +00:00

Concordances and discrepancies between ICD-10 and DSM-IV criteria for anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence

Mental disorders are classified by two major nosological systems, the ICD-10 and the DSM-IV-TR, consisting of different diagnostic criteria. The present study investigated the diagnostic concordance between the two systems for anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence, in particular for separation anxiety disorder (SAD), specific phobia, social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

1/13/2020 11:04:29 AM +00:00

Adolescents expressing school massacre threats online: Something to be extremely worried about?

Peer groups identified through the Internet have played an important role in facilitating school shootings. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the adolescents who had expressed a school massacre threat online differed from those who had expressed one offline.

1/13/2020 11:04:12 AM +00:00

Multidimensional treatment foster care for preschoolers: Early findings of an implementation in the Netherlands

Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC) has been shown to be an evidence based alternative to residential rearing and an effective method to improve behavior and attachment of foster children in the US. This preliminary study investigated an application of MTFC for preschoolers (MTFC-P) in the Netherlands focusing on behavioral outcomes in course of the intervention.

1/13/2020 11:03:58 AM +00:00

The association between school class composition and suicidal ideation in late adolescence: Findings from the Young-HUNT 3 study

Few studies have explored the association between social context and suicidal ideation using multilevel models. This study examines how suicidal ideation in adolescence is related to school class composition.

1/13/2020 11:03:43 AM +00:00

Phenomenology, psychiatric comorbidity and family history in referred preschool children with obsessive-compulsive disorder

The study aimed to investigate phenomenology, psychiatric comorbidity, and family history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a clinical sample of normally developing preschool children with OCD.

1/13/2020 11:03:24 AM +00:00

A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect

xTraumatization in childhood can result in lifelong health impairment and may have a negative impact on other areas of life such as education, social contacts and employment as well. Despite the frequent occurrence of traumatization, which is reflected in a 14.5 percent prevalence rate of severe child abuse and neglect, the economic burden of the consequences is hardly known.

1/13/2020 11:03:04 AM +00:00

Autism spectrum symptoms in children with neurological disorders

The aims of the present study were to assess symptoms associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with neurological disorders as reported by parents and teachers on the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ), as well as the level of agreement between informants for each child.

1/13/2020 11:02:46 AM +00:00

Social and emotional difficulties in children with ADHD and the impact on school attendance and healthcare utilization

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of co-occurring social and emotional difficulties on missed school days and healthcare utilization among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

1/13/2020 11:02:28 AM +00:00

Health- related quality of life and self-worth in 10-year old children with congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed by neonatal screening

The objectives of the study were: (1) to compare health related quality of life (HRQoL) and self-worth of 10 year old patients with CH with the general population; (2) to explore associations of disease factors, IQ and motor skills with the outcomes.

1/13/2020 11:02:11 AM +00:00

Parenting and depressive symptoms among adolescents in four Caribbean societies

The strategies that parents use to guide and discipline their children may influence their emotional health. Relatively little research has been conducted examining the association of parenting practices to depressive symptoms among Caribbean adolescents.

1/13/2020 11:01:48 AM +00:00

Parental rearing and psychopathology in mothers of adolescents with and without borderline personality symptoms

A combination of multiple factors, including a strong genetic predisposition and environmental factors, are considered to contribute to the developmental pathways to borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, these factors have mostly been investigated retrospectively, and hardly in adolescents. The current study focuses on maternal factors in BPD features in adolescence.

1/13/2020 11:01:32 AM +00:00

Psychiatric disorders in children attending a Nigerian primary care unit: Functional impairment and risk factors

The risk factors for psychiatric morbidity and functional impairment in children attending the primary care unit of a teaching hospital in Ilorin, Nigeria was therefore investigated to obtain data that could be used in improving service provision by primary care physicians.

1/13/2020 11:01:15 AM +00:00

Assessment of identity development and identity diffusion in adolescence - Theoretical basis and psychometric properties of the self-report questionnaire AIDA

In the continuing revision of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V) “identity” is integrated as a central diagnostic criterion for personality disorders (self-related personality functioning). According to Kernberg, identity diffusion is one of the core elements of borderline personality organization.

1/13/2020 11:00:49 AM +00:00

Exploring the association between family violence and other psychosocial factors in low-income Brazilian schoolchildren

Childhood depression affects the morbidity, mortality and life functions of children. Individual, family and environmental factors have been documented as psychosocial risk factors for childhood depression, especially family violence, which results in inadequate support, low family cohesion and poor communication.

1/13/2020 11:00:30 AM +00:00

Mood disorder with mixed, psychotic features due to vitamin b12 deficiency in an adolescent: Case report

Vitamin B12 is one of the essential vitamins affecting various systems of the body. Reports of psychiatric disorders due to its deficiency mostly focus on middle aged and elderly patients. Here we report a case of vitamin B 12 deficiency in a 16-year old, male adolescent who presented with mixed mood disorder symptoms with psychotic features.

1/13/2020 11:00:16 AM +00:00

Parent–child interaction therapy for preschool children with disruptive behaviour problems in the Netherlands

Persistent high levels of aggressive, oppositional and impulsive behaviours, in the early lives of children, are significant risk factors for adolescent and adult antisocial behaviour and criminal activity.

1/13/2020 10:59:59 AM +00:00

An open-label, multicenter evaluation of the long-term safety and efficacy of risperidone in adolescents with schizophrenia

Data on the long-term efficacy, safety, and tolerability of risperidone in adolescents with schizophrenia are limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of maintenance risperidone treatment in adolescents with schizophrenia.

1/13/2020 10:59:40 AM +00:00

IQ as a moderator of outcome in severity of children’s mental health status after treatment in outpatient clinics

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for mental health disorders, but even with the most efficacious treatment, many patients do not experience improvement. Moderator analysis can identify the conditions under which treatment is effective or whether there are factors that can attenuate the effects of treatment.

1/13/2020 10:59:22 AM +00:00

Correlates of weight gain during long-term risperidone treatment in children and adolescents

Most clinical trials of antipsychotics in children are brief, failing to address their long-term safety, particularly when taken concurrently with other psychotropics. This hypothesis-generating analysis evaluates potential correlates of weight gain in children receiving extended risperidone treatment.

1/13/2020 10:59:01 AM +00:00

The impact of loneliness on self-rated health symptoms among victimized school children

Loneliness is associated with peer victimization, and the two adverse experiences are both related to ill health in childhood and adolescence. There is, however, a lack of knowledge on the importance of loneliness among victimized children.

1/13/2020 10:58:45 AM +00:00

The mental health of preschoolers in a Norwegian population-based study when their parents have symptoms of borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders: At the mercy of unpredictability

Clinical studies have shown that children of parents with mental health problems are most likely to develop psychiatric problems themselves when their parents have a Personality Disorder characterized by hostility.

1/13/2020 10:58:25 AM +00:00

The ethical landscape of professional care in everyday practice as perceived by staff: A qualitative content analysis of ethical diaries written by staff in child and adolescent psychiatric in-patient care

Although there has been some empirical research on ethics concerning the attitudes and approaches of staff in relation to adult patients, there is very little to be found on child and adolescent psychiatric care. In most cases researchers have defined which issues are important, for instance, coercive care.

1/13/2020 10:58:09 AM +00:00

A method of assessing the resilience of whole communities of children: An example from rural Australia

In order to focus and evaluate population health programs to facilitate children’s resilience, it is important to accurately assess baseline levels of functioning. With this end in mind, the aim of this study was to test the utility of 1) a voluntary random sampling method and 2) quantitative measures of adaptation (with national normative data) for assessing the resilience of children in an identified community.

1/13/2020 10:57:54 AM +00:00

Challenges of caring for children with mental disorders: Experiences and views of caregivers attending the outpatient clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

It is estimated that world-wide up to 20 % of children suffer from debilitating mental illness. Mental disorders that pose a significant concern include learning disorders, hyperkinetic disorders (ADHD), depression, psychosis, pervasive development disorders, attachment disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct disorder, substance abuse and eating disorders. Living with such children can be very stressful for caregivers in the family.

1/13/2020 10:57:38 AM +00:00

Cost-utility analysis of different treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in sexually abused children

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is diagnosed in 20% to 53% of sexually abused children and adolescents. Living with PTSD is associated with a loss of health-related quality of life. Based on the best available evidence, the NICE Guideline for PTSD in children and adolescents recommends cognitive behavioural therapy (TFCBT) over non-directive counselling as a more efficacious treatment.

1/13/2020 10:57:16 AM +00:00

Psychotherapeutic approaches to non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents is gaining increasing attention in both clinical and scientific arenas. The lifetime prevalence of NSSI is estimated to vary between 7.5% to 8% for preadolescents, increasing to between 12% and 23% for adolescents. Despite the prevalence and the increasing interest in NSSI,...

1/13/2020 10:56:55 AM +00:00

Non-suicidal self-injury, youth, and the Internet: What mental health professionals need to know

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) content and related e-communication have proliferated on the Internet in recent years. Research indicates that many youth who self-injure go online to connect with others who self-injure and view others’ NSSI experiences and share their own through text and videos platforms.

1/13/2020 10:56:37 AM +00:00

Non-suicidal self-injury (Nssi) in adolescent inpatients: Assessing personality features and attitude toward death

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common concern among hospitalized adolescents, and can have significant implications for short and long-term prognosis. Little research has been devoted on how personality features in severely ill adolescents interact with NSSI and “attitude toward life and death” as a dimension of suicidality.

1/13/2020 10:56:22 AM +00:00

The co-occurrence of non-suicidal self-injury and attempted suicide among adolescents: Distinguishing risk factors and psychosocial correlates

Although attempted suicide and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are distinct behaviors differing in intent, form, and function, the behaviors co-occur at a high rate in both adults and adolescents. Researchers have begun to investigate the association between attempted suicide and NSSI among adolescents.

1/13/2020 10:56:05 AM +00:00