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Infant and preschool attachment, continuity and relationship to caregiving sensitivity: findings from a new population‐based Australian cohort
Early attachment status can change in response to caregiver responsiveness, with only 36% of those classified with disorganised attachment at 1 year of age remaining so at 4 years of age. McIntosh, J. E., Opie, J., Greenwood, C. J., Booth, A., Tan, E., Painter, F., … & ATPG3 MAC Lab and Consortium. (2023).. Journal of Child […]
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Will I love my second baby as much as my first? Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of maternal‐fetal relationship anxiety for second‐time mothers
Maternal-foetal relationship anxiety during second pregnancies is associated with reduced maternal warmth, but not infant attachment. MRFA is associated with maternal depression, relationship problems and insecure attachment with the first child. Volling, B. L., Tan, L., Rosenberg, L., & Bader, L. R. (2023). Infant Mental Health Journal.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/imhj.22060?campaign=woletoc
The effects of yoga on mental health in school-aged children: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Randomised Control Trials
This review of 21 studies suggests encouraging evidence for yoga therapies in children, but recommends larger studies of better described or manualised interventions. Khunti, K., Boniface, S., Norris, E., De Oliveira, C. M., & Shelton, N. (2023).. Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 28(3), 1217-1238. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13591045221136016
Comparative effectiveness of psychological interventions for treating the psychological consequences of sexual abuse in children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis
Evidence from 22 studies suggested positive effects on psychological sequelae of sexual abuse for child centred therapy (CCT) and trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TF-CBT), but not eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, family therapy or psychodynamic therapy. Caro P, Turner W, Caldwell DM, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Jun 5;6(6):CD013361. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013361.pub2. […]
Research Review: Viewing self‐harm images on the internet and social media platforms: systematic review of the impact and associated psychological mechanisms
While anectodally believed to be a bad thing, this systematic review identifies both positive and negative effects of viewing self-harm images online. Recommendations for assessment, management and research are provided. Susi, K., Glover‐Ford, F., Stewart, A., Knowles Bevis, R., & Hawton, K. (2023). Journal of child psychology and psychiatry. https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.13754?campaign=woletoc
Eating disorder symptoms among transgender and gender diverse youth
Over a quarter of Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) youth in this study reported eating disordered behaviour, with similarities between transgender males and females. Transgender females receiving gender affirming hormones reported a greater proportion of binge eating episodes. Kramer, R., Aarnio-Peterson, C. M., Conard, L. A., Lenz, K. R., & Matthews, A. (2023). Clinical Child […]
Psychological/psychosocial interventions for the families of gender diverse youth under 18 years old
This review of 11 studies explores how group-based interventions can be helpful for families of gender diverse youth. Lehmann, K., & Leavey, G. (2023). Systematic review: Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 13591045231169093. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13591045231169093
The use of dialectical behavior therapy in adolescent anger management: A systematic review
Although traditionally developed for use with people experiencing suicidal ideation, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may also be useful for addressing adolescent anger. Haktanir, A., Aydil, D., Baloğlu, M., & Kesici, Ş. (2023). Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 28(3), 1175-1191. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13591045221148075
Practitioner Review: Psychosis in children and adolescents
This practitioner review updates evidence on the presentation and treatment of psychosis and psychosis-like symptoms in children and adolescents Sunshine, A., & McClellan, J. (2023). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jcpp.13777?campaign=woletoc
Practitioner Review: It’s time to bridge the gap – understanding the unmet needs of consumers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – a systematic review and recommendations
While thorough assessment and careful management of ADHD remain important, are there new ways in which we can reduce the gap between service availability and demand from people of all ages? This review offers challenges and suggestions. Bisset, M., Brown, L. E., Bhide, S., Patel, P., Zendarski, N., Coghill, D., … & Sciberras, E. (2023). […]
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