Measurement Issues: Neuropsychological assessment with children and adolescents; unlocking the mysticism, methods and measures with the help of Tom Swift.

abstract：Background:Learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often accompanied by significant socio-emotional impairments and mental health challenges. However, there is a lack of controlled, quantitative research on potential interventions to address this issue. The current study evalu...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Haft SL,Chen T,Leblanc C,Tencza F,Hoeft F

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The scientific literature is replete with evidence of the high prevalence of co-occurring mental health problems in children, adolescents, and adults (e.g., Hawkins, ; Kessler et al., ; Oland & Shaw, ). Such empirical data are substantiated by therapist and clinician assessments of the presenting symptoms in their cli...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Leve LD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The study's aim was to ascertain how much parents and therapists agree about therapy outcome. METHOD:We contacted 50 recently helped families using postal questionnaires including a 7-item outcome scale derived from MAISY data system. We used a weighted kappa test to compare parents and therapists views. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Garcia R,Joseph T,Turk J,Basu R

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine demographic, background, and psychopathology variables that predict length of stay and readmission among youth with mental health needs. METHOD:We analyzed data on 2445 youth who were admitted into adult psychiatric beds in Ontario, Canada. Multiple regression was us...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Stewart SL,Kam C,Baiden P

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emotional and behavioural problems emerging in very young children can represent a challenge to the child and family and warrant early identification and appropriate support or intervention. Diagnostic systems are being developed that allow for specific difficulties to be identified and this review summarize...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Szaniecki E,Barnes J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number and range of computer-based assessment procedures for children and young people have increased greatly over the past few years. Over this time as well, other technological advances have occurred with a potential for application in services for young people. This paper provides an overview of the range of ap...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Berger M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficits in social skills and social competence play a significant role in the development and maintenance of many emotional and behavioural disorders of childhood and adolescence. Social skills training (SST) aims to increase the ability to perform key social behaviours that are important in achieving success in soci...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Spence SH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Predictors of attention problems remain uncertain. Here we distinguish prematurity from small (birth weight) for gestational age (SGA). METHOD:A total of 1437 children were studied between 0 and 6 years. Gender differences and indirect perinatal effects (via 20-month head circumference and cognition) were c...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Hall J,Jaekel J,Wolke D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Difficulties in coping with stress and regulating emotions are transdiagnostic risk factors for self-harming behavior. Due to sociocultural stressors, ethnic minority adolescents may be at greater risk for self-regulation difficulties and self-harm. Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT-A) frames...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Yeo AJ,Germán M,Wheeler LA,Camacho K,Hirsch E,Miller A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extent of behavioural treatment recommendations described in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines has not been examined. METHOD:A scoping review identified eight agency-based ADHD practice guidelines. Key components of behavioural treatment recommendations were summarized....

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Vallerand IA,Kalenchuk AL,McLennan JD

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicide has become a serious worldwide mental health problem, including Asian countries. Suicidal ideation happens prior to the actual suicidal behaviour; thus, identifying the roots of suicidal ideation is vital. This study investigated the relationships between parental closeness, self-efficacy and suicida...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Wu SL,Yaacob SN

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Intervention fidelity has important implications for the interpretation of intervention outcomes. Reviews on fidelity implementation for psychosocial interventions targeting children and adolescents with comorbid mental health problems are scarce. The purpose of this study was to systematically review repo...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： McArthur BA,Riosa PB,Preyde M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease (SCD) comprises a group of recessively inherited blood disorders and is the most common genetic disorder in the world (Embury et al., 1994). It is a chronic condition of variable severity that mainly affects people of African and African-Caribbean heritage. Over the last 20 years life expectancy ha...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Helps S,Fuggle P,Udwin O,Dick M

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young people typically relies on clinical observation and subjective parent, teacher and self-reports. The subjective nature of reports combined with contradictory or missing data can result in diagnostic uncertainty and delay. The ai...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Hall CL,Selby K,Guo B,Valentine AZ,Walker GM,Hollis C

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  In the last 10 years the problem of exclusion has reached a crisis point. Research suggests that exclusion is a complex phenomenon that needs involvement from all the involved services such as Health, Education and Social Services. METHOD:  One hundred and twenty-four pupils, aged 4-12 years who, through ...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Panayiotopoulos C,Kerfoot M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early onset dysthymic disorder (EODD) is a serious psychiatric disorder that is associated with impaired social and relationship functioning, comorbid psychiatric conditions, a chronic course and increased risk for adult affective disorders. Unlike major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood, which has been the focus...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Flory V,Vance ALA,Birleson P,Luk ESL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety constitutes the most common form of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. METHODS:This randomised controlled study evaluated the 'FRIENDS for Life' school-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme on overall anxiety, anxiety subtypes and school adjustment. Sixty-two students aged 12-13 c...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Rodgers A,Dunsmuir S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deaths by suicide among US adolescents aged 10 to 19 increased by more than 85% between 2007 and 2017. Interpersonal conflicts with peers or family members, in combination with biological, psychological, and cognitive attributes of adolescents, are among risk factors. More insight about contextual factors, i...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Orlins E,DeBois K,Chatfield SL

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  The NIPPERS (Nursery Intervention Project for Parents & Education Related Services) was a novel community psychology service based in nursery settings in socio-economically disadvantaged, inner-city areas in London. METHOD:  The service included consultation work with nursery staff, structured parenting g...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Millar Y,Glaser D,Reilly-Johnson NL,Hurst SL,Harris K,Skerry C,Charman T

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emotions run high when it comes to bipolar disorder (BD) in children. At conferences in the recent past, I often had to speak in front of audiences that were divided into those who strongly favoured a wider use of the diagnosis of BD and those who fervently opposed it. For years, such diametrically opposed views have ...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Stringaris A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the root causes of child mistreatment and abuse should be a key concern of child and adolescent psychiatrists. However, the issue is often framed in such a way that we fail to ask how and why child abuse happens. One framework for the psychosocial motivations behind child abuse is the concept of childism...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Thomas I,Martin A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Yoga and mindfulness-based programs are becoming increasingly popular as a supplemental intervention for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Increasing numbers of children, parents, and schools are participating in programs around the country with an enthusiasm that far exceeds the...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Semple RJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  There is a paucity of research investigating psychosocial treatments for youth receiving long-term residential care. OBJECTIVE:  This study describes the implementation and impact of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) in a long-term psychiatric hospital located in the United States of America. METHOD:...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： McDonell MG,Tarantino J,Dubose AP,Matestic P,Steinmetz K,Galbreath H,McClellan JM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Policy recommends using patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), yet their use is persistently low. Our aim was to examine the association between PROM use and clinician demographic characteristics, attitudes and efficacy. METHOD:A sample of N = 109 clinicians completed an online survey. RESULTS:Clinicia...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Edbrooke-Childs J,Barry D,Rodriguez IM,Papageorgiou D,Wolpert M,Schulz J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND SCOPE:Significant progress has been made over the past two decades in the development of screening and diagnostic instruments for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This article reviews this progress, including recent innovations, focussing on those instruments for which the strongest research data on val...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Charman T,Gotham K

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed an intervention targeting bullying. Six schools were recruited, with 444 children aged between 12 and 15 years. Schools were randomly allocated to an intervention comprising education to students, parents and teachers about bullying and strategies believed to prevent bullying, or wait-list conditio...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Hunt C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this response, we build on insights from Dr. David Foreman's commentary on our recent article "Socio-emotional Surveillance in Preschoolers: Monitoring and Screening Best Identify Children Who Need Mental Health Treatment." In particular, we build on Foreman's insights that underidentification is likely related to ...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Barger B,Rice C,Roach A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Primary Care teams play an important role in the provision of mental health care to children and young people. METHODS:  We developed and distributed a questionnaire to all General Practitioners within one Health Authority area. RESULTS:  Many of the respondents rated as less than satisfactory their comp...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Cockburn K,Bernard P

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One in seven children with an impairing mental health disorder has intellectual disability (ID). Despite the ubiquity of ID, many clinicians are less confident in the assessment and management of mental disorders in youth with ID. Key to determining how to modify these is a good understanding of the child's developmen...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： Rathwell I,Simonoff E

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malik and Baird (this issue) have raised a number of important points drawing on our study of parent-reported dimensions of difficulty in children with features of extreme/'pathological' demand avoidance. In particular, they highlight the pressing need to understand why some children exhibit problematic demand avoidan...

journal_title：Child and adolescent mental health

authors： O'Nions E,Noens I

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00