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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

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 study demonstrates that anxiety-focused CBT that has been specifically adapted for children is more effective than st...

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

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 interventions with an optimal duration of approximately one month ...

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

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

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 a strong and effective pupil voice; prioritising staff wellbeing; monitoring the ...

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 its findings. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/camh.1...

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

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 and better supported by their partners. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/imhj.21811?campaign=woletoc