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Psychological/psychosocial interventions for the families of gender diverse youth under 18 years old

Aug 23, 2023

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. htt...

The use of dialectical behavior therapy in adolescent anger management: A systematic review

Aug 23, 2023

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). Clin...

Melatonin use and the risk of self-harm and unintentional injuries in youths with and without psychiatric disorders

Jun 6, 2023

As rates of children and young people with anxiety and depression increase worldwide, there continue to be limits on access to psychotherapy and concerns about overuse of anti-anxiolytic and antidepressant medication. As such, it is useful to s...

<strong>Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of pharmacological interventions for irritability and emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder and predictors of response</strong><strong></strong>

Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of pharmacological interventions for irritability and emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder and predictors of response

Feb 16, 2023

Risperidone and Aripiprazole have the greatest evidence of effectiveness for the treatment of emotional dysregulation and irritability in autistic children. Comorbid epilepsy is associated with lower efficacy of these two medications. de Pablo, G....

Internet-delivered therapist-assisted cognitive therapy for adolescent social anxiety disorder (OSCA): a randomised controlled trial addressing preliminary efficacy and mechanisms of action

Feb 16, 2023

Internet-delivered, therapist-assisted cognitive therapy was effective for addressing social anxiety disorder among young people during a randomised controlled trial. Leigh, E., & Clark, D. M. (2023). Internet‐delivered therapist‐assisted ...

<strong>Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children with stimulants: modest effects in young children with big problems</strong>

Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children with stimulants: modest effects in young children with big problems

Dec 7, 2022

As newer medications such as Lisdexamphetamine become available for the treatment of preschool ADHD, this editorial summarises what we know about the benefits and risks of treating this condition. Stein, M. A. (2022). Treating Attention-Deficit/Hy...

Stimulant and non‐stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy

Oct 17, 2022

Despite concern about prescribing stimulant therapy in the context of epilepsy, this Cochrane review shows, albeit with a small number of studies, that it is probably still the best treatment for co-morbid ADHD. Smaller doses are, unsurprisingly, ...

<strong>Applying online parental guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: A comparison to family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing</strong>

Applying online parental guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: A comparison to family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing

Jul 26, 2022

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of eating disorders have surged while access to treatment has declined. Although face-to-face therapies such as Family Based Therapy (FBT) have been delivered online, there has been little pu...

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions for Irritability and Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Predictors of Response

Jun 8, 2022

Irritability and emotional dysregulation are common among autistic children. This systematic review found that antipsychotic medications, especially Risperidone and Aripiprazole, are useful treatments. It also found that efficacy was lower in the...

Methylphenidate and mortality in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: Population-based cohort study

Apr 22, 2022

Although concerns continue regarding the neurobiological implications of stimulant treatment for children with ADHD, this study shows how children who receive earlier stimulant treatment during childhood have lower overall mortality than those who ha...

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