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Interventions for prodromal stage of psychosis
Bosnjak Kuharic D, Kekin I, Hew J, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Nov 1;2019(11). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012236.pub2. (Systematic review) Despite calls for earlier intervention to prevent the transition to full-blown psychosis, only omega-3 fatty acids show some promise for achieving this goal. https://www.evidencealerts.com/Articles/AlertedArticle/89240
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Cognitive behavioral treatments for anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized clinical trial
Wood JJ, Kendall PC, Wood KS, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online November 22, 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.4160 All forms of cognitive behaviour (CBT) are not equal. Although it has long been thought that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to benefit from CBT for anxiety due to their more concrete thinking patterns, this […]
Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
Wolraich ML, Hagan JF Jr, Allan C, et al. Pediatrics. 2019 Oct;144(4). pii: peds.2019-2528. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-2528. (Evidence-based guideline) From the American Academy of Pediatrics comes an updated guidance for ADHD treatment. This update includes DSM 5-related changes to diagnosis. https://www.evidencealerts.com/Articles/AlertedArticle/89141
Research review: Effectiveness of universal eating disorder prevention interventions in improving body image among children: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Chua, J.Y.X., Tam, W. and Shorey, S. (2019). J Child Psychol Psychiatr. doi:10.1111/jcpp.13164 Are eating disorders preventable? This review of 22 school-based studies suggest that universal interventions are effective in improving children’s body esteem, self‐esteem, and internalization of appearance ideals at post-intervention and at follow‐up time points. Girls appeared to benefit more than boys. Multi-sessional […]
Efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation for treating negative symptoms in schizophrenia: A randomized clinical trial
Valiengo LDCL, Goerigk S, Gordon PC, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Oct 16. pii: 2752388. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.3199. Although this is an adult study, it may signal the availability of a new treatment option to older adolescents with schizophrenia who are experiencing treatment-resistant negative symptoms. https://www.evidencealerts.com/Articles/AlertedArticle/88863
Low physical activity and high sedentary behaviour are associated with adolescents’ suicidal vulnerability: Evidence from 52 low‐ and middle‐income countries
Uddin, R, Burton, NW, Maple, M, Khan, SR, Tremblay, MS, Khan, A. Acta Paediatr. 2019; 00: 1– 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.15079 This paper from the extremely large global school-based health survey demonstrates the importance of physical activity for reducing suicidal ideation, planning and attmepts. Effects were more prominent in males than females. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/apa.15079
Supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people in the school environment: a qualitative study
Beynon C. The Lancet. Volume 394, Supplement 2, November 2019, Page S25. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)32822-3Get rights and content This qualitative study from Wales examined factors that mattered to students and staff regarding ways to improve mental wellbeing at school. The most frequently raised themes were fostering good working relationships with clear respect between pupils and staff; having […]
Innovations in practice: Intensive crisis intervention for adolescent suicidal ideation and behavior – an open trial
McBee‐Strayer, S.M., Thomas, G.V., Bruns, E.M., Heck, K.M., Alexy, E.R. and Bridge, J.A. (2019). Child Adolesc Ment Health, 24: 345-349. doi:10.1111/camh.12340 This pilot study of a cognitive‐behavioral, family‐centered treatment named ‘Intensive Crisis Intervention’ (ICI) demonstrated promise by reducing levels of suicidal ideation and being acceptable to participants. A more formal RCT is awaited to confirm […]
Systematic review and meta-analysis: The prevalence of mental illness in child and adolescent refugees and asylum seekers
Blackmore, Rebecca et al. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, December 2019 This review included eight studies and almost 8000 children. The authors found that adolescent refugees and asylum seekers are at increased risk of PTSD, anxiety and depression, but not of ADHD and behaviour disorders.https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(19)32175-6/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email
Risk and protective factors for pre‐ and postnatal bonding
Cuijlits, I, van de Wetering, AP, Endendijk, JJ, van Baar, AL, Potharst, ES, Pop, VJM. Infant Ment Health J. 2019; 40: 768– 785. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.21811 Post-natal bonding during this study was most influenced by pre-natal bonding, which in turn was more likely to occur if mothers-to-be were less educated, less depressed, mor engaged with foetal movements […]
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