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The effects of yoga on mental health in school-aged children: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Randomised Control Trials.
This systematic review of RCTs of yoga for school-aged children identifies heterogenous interventions and outcomes, but positive effects that deserve further study. Khunti, K., Boniface, S., Norris, E., De Oliveira, C. M., & Shelton, N. (2022). The effects of yoga on mental health in school-aged children: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Randomised Control […]
December 7, 2022
Factors contributing to the efficacy of universal mental health and wellbeing programs in secondary schools: a systematic review
This systematic review explores factors contributing to the efficacy of universal mental health and wellbeing interventions in secondary schools. Scholz, D., Taylor, A., & Strelan, P. (2022). Factors Contributing to the Efficacy of Universal Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs in Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review. Adolescent Research Review, 1-20. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40894-022-00193-6.pdf?pdf=button%20sticky
Problematic social media use and its relationship with depression or anxiety: a systematic review
Problematic social media use and its relationship with depression or anxiety: a systematic review Gender and duration of social media use may be related to its effect on anxiety and depression, as described in this systematic review. Lopes, L. S., Valentini, J. P., Monteiro, T. H., Costacurta, M. C. D. F., Soares, L. O. N., […]
December 6, 2022
The psychological consequences of envying influencers on Instagram
The psychological consequences of envying influencers on Instagram This interesting article examines a contemporary phenomenon of influencers and finds that while social media influencers may improve well-being in those with good self-esteem via inspiration, they may worsen mental health in those with poor self-esteem via envy. Lee, J. A., Lee, S. Y., Ryoo, Y., Kim, […]
Assessment of psychosocial programs to prevent sexual violence during adolescence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review identifies a number of evidence-informed and school-based approaches for preventing sexual violence during adolescence. Piolanti, A., Jouriles, E. N., & Foran, H. M. (2022). Assessment of psychosocial programs to prevent sexual violence during adolescence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA network open, 5(11), e2240895-e2240895. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2798204?guestAccessKey=93d1aaa4-8c2b-4f1e-bcd8-fb2c58c35e87&utm_source=silverchair&utm_campaign=jama_network&utm_content=ped_weekly_highlights&cmp=1&utm_medium=email
Editorial perspective: medical body modification in youth with gender dysphoria or body dysmorphic disorder – is current practice coherent and evidence-based?
The editorial reflects on evolving and contrasting approaches to addressing gender dysphoria and body dysmorphic disorder in young people. Kohls, G., & Roessner, V. (2022). Editorial Perspective: Medical body modification in youth with gender dysphoria or body dysmorphic disorder–is current practice coherent and evidence‐based?. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.13717?campaign=wolearlyview
Brief Interventions for Cannabis Using Adolescents
While Brief Interventions (BI) have been used for a number of years to reduce alcohol-related harms, their use for reducing cannabis use has been less well documented. This article summarises key techniques for addressing the latter issue. Winters, K. C., Waldron, H., Hops, H., Ozechowski, T., & Montano, A. (2023). Brief interventions for cannabis using adolescents. Child […]
Impact of cannabis legalization on adolescent cannabis use
It may be too early to tell, but for now, it does not appear that changes in cannabis legalization have resulted in any change in adolescent cannabis use. Ladegard, K., & Bhatia, D. (2023). Impact of cannabis legalization on adolescent cannabis use. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 32(1), 1-12. https://www.childpsych.theclinics.com/article/S1056-4993(22)00062-1/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email
Annual research review: emergence of problem gambling from childhood to emerging adulthood: a systematic review
This systematic review examines the antecedents and associations of problem gambling during adolescence and emerging adulthood. Richard, J., & King, S. M. (2022). Annual Research Review: Emergence of problem gambling from childhood to emerging adulthood: a systematic review. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.13713?campaign=wolearlyview
Temporal trends in suicide methods among adolescents in the US
While asphyxiation seems to be the most frequently used method of suicide for adolescents worldwide, firearms remain a significant (and more modifiable) method of suicide for US adolescents. Joseph, V. A., Martínez-Alés, G., Olfson, M., Shaman, J., Gould, M. S., & Keyes, K. M. (2022). Temporal trends in suicide methods among adolescents in the US. JAMA […]
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