{"title":"Child and Adolescent Suicides in Turkey (2004-2023): A Comprehensive Evaluation.","authors":"Ümit Şimşek, Tuğçen Demircan","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01839-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01839-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study analyzes suicide rates, causes, methods, and age- and gender-specific trends among children and adolescents in Turkey (2004-2023) using Turkish Statistical Institute data. Utilizing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, suicide deaths across two age groups (< 15 years and 15-19 years) were examined. During this period, 8,954 suicides were recorded, with 52.6% involving males. Hanging (41.3%) and firearms (30.2%) were the most frequently used methods, showing significant gender differences (p < 0.01). Family discord emerged as the leading cause of suicide among females, while illness was predominant among males. The findings underscore the urgent need for culturally tailored, evidence-based suicide prevention strategies. Key measures include restricting access to means of suicide, enhancing family-based interventions, and improving mental health services with a focus on early detection. Adoption of the WHO's \"LIVE LIFE Initiative for Suicide Prevention\" could provide a robust framework to reduce youth suicide rates in Turkey.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143966525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Network Analysis of Premonitory Urges, Tic Symptoms, Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Drug-Naïve Children and Adolescents with Tic Disorder.","authors":"Xianbin Wang, Xu Hong, Yihan Ma, Hui Xu, Liping Yu, Wenyan Zhang, Zhongliang Jiang, Yonghua Cui, Ying Li","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01838-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01838-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Premonitory urges (PU) in tic disorder (TD) are recognized as a crucial factor influencing tic symptoms and overall well-being. This study employs network analysis to explore the intricate relationships among PU, tic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS), and quality of life (QoL) in drug-naïve children and adolescents with TD. Participants were drug-naïve TD patients aged 6 to 16 years. All participants consented to undergo multiple accessments, including the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS), Premonitory Urge to Tic Scale (PUTS), Gilles de la Tourette-Quality of Life Scale (GTS-QOL), Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (CY-BOCS), and Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R). Network analysis was conducted using the R-package qgraph. Based on a sample of 344 TD patients, robust associations were identified between PU and tic symptoms, OCS, and QoL deficits. Centrality analysis identified ordering symptoms and obsessive thoughts as key nodes. Notable cross-scale associations were observed, such as the connections between PU and checking symptoms, as well as PU and obsessive thoughts. Bridge centrality analysis revealed that obsessive thoughts were identified as the strongest bridge symptom. PU was indirectly related to QoL in individuals with TD, while OCS exerted a direct association. Our study underscores the role of OCS in tic-related symptoms among individuals with TD. Highlighting the significant associations between PU and OCS, it emphasizes the necessity for targeted interventions to improve overall well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Parents' Mental Health Literacy Programs: Examining Program Effectiveness and Parent Satisfaction.","authors":"Madeline Buchanan, Lindsay E Holly","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01836-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01836-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current estimates suggest that nearly one in five youth in the United States have a clinically significant mental health problem. Many of these youth do not receive services, and if they do, they are often not evidence-based treatments. Parents are critical to the utilization of psychological services for youth; they are typically considered the gatekeepers to mental health services and frequently initiate help-seeking on behalf of their youth. Research has demonstrated that parents do not have sufficient knowledge and skills needed to handle youth mental health problems (i.e., mental health literacy), which likely contributes to the youth treatment disparity. To address this, the current systematic review explored global mental health literacy programs for parents to examine program effectiveness and parent satisfaction with programs. Nine programs were identified and described in terms of structure, content, and delivery method. Several programs demonstrated improvement in at least one component of parents' mental health literacy. Additionally, when assessed, parent satisfaction was generally positive, though areas for improvement were noted (e.g., program content lacked specificity, need for more practical parenting skills). Overall, findings have meaningful implications for future research and program development.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143965943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Effects of Cumulative Multi-Contextual Risk on Psychotic-Like Experiences among Chinese Rural Adolescents.","authors":"Jiaping Yang, Lixia Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01830-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01830-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are common among adolescents and are associated with an increased risk of psychotic disorders and other mental health issues in adulthood. However, research on PLEs in rural adolescents is limited. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal effects of multiple contextual risk factors on PLEs among 1210 Chinese rural adolescents (45.6% boys; Mage = 13.70 years, SD = 0.81) across a one-year period, utilizing a cumulative risk model. Results revealed that bullying victimization, borderline personality feature (BPF), psychache, depression, and sleep problems were significant risk factors for PLEs. Furthermore, these risk factors demonstrated a cumulative effect on the development of PLEs across time. Additionally, no significant sex differences were observed in the cumulative risk model of PLEs. These findings provide valuable insights into the identification of at-risk adolescents and contribute to the effective implementation of comprehensive preventive measures and interventions targeting PLEs among rural adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143974716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cathleen Odar Stough, Veronica Mehl, Stephen P Becker, Leanne Tamm
{"title":"Examining Narcissistic Traits in Relation To Reactive and Proactive Aggression in Children At-Risk for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.","authors":"Cathleen Odar Stough, Veronica Mehl, Stephen P Becker, Leanne Tamm","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01824-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01824-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study examined narcissistic traits in relation to proactive and reactive functions of aggression in a sample of children at-risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children ages 7-13 years (N = 110) were recruited from a pediatric ADHD assessment clinic. Caregivers completed the Antisocial Process Screening Device. Caregivers and teachers completed a measure of proactive and reactive aggression. In regression analyses controlling for ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder symptom severity and sex, narcissism was uniquely associated with higher caregiver-reported proactive aggression but not reactive aggression. Findings suggest that narcissism is uniquely related to proactive aggression in children at-risk for ADHD. Consideration of narcissistic traits may aid the prediction of behavioral issues and aggression in children and may be a potential intervention target. Future research should investigate if clinical interventions addressing narcissistic behaviors are effective for reducing proactive aggression in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143969645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melisa Parlak, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Patrick Nyikavaranda, Matthew Easterbrook, Daniel Michelson
{"title":"Effectiveness and Moderators of Wise Interventions in Reducing Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.","authors":"Melisa Parlak, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Patrick Nyikavaranda, Matthew Easterbrook, Daniel Michelson","doi":"10.1007/s10578-025-01832-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01832-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wise interventions (WIs) use theory-driven approaches to reshape individuals' interpretations of their experiences. In these pre-registered meta-analyses, we conducted random-effects, fixed-effects, moderation, and subgroup meta-analyses across different time points to evaluate the effects of WIs on depressive or anxiety symptoms. We also conducted quality assessments and evaluated publication bias and heterogeneity. Sixteen RCTs were included, revealing small but significant effects of WIs on depressive symptoms post-intervention (g = 0.22; p = 0.00) and anxiety symptoms at post-intervention (g = 0.20; p = 0.00) and 3-month follow-up (g = 0.09; p = 0.02). The strongest post-intervention effects on depressive symptoms were found for gratitude interventions (g = 0.29; p = 0.04) and online delivery (g = 0.35; p = 0.03). Moderation analyses for other endpoints yielded equivocal results. These findings highlight new opportunities to support youth by reframing their identities as sources of strength and fostering gratitude.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143794814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adolescent Anxiety, Depression and Flourishing before and During COVID-19 and the Predictive Role of Baseline Psychological Capital (PsyCap) on Student Mental Health and Subjective Wellbeing During the Pandemic.","authors":"Jules Finch, Allison M Waters, Lara J Farrell","doi":"10.1007/s10578-023-01568-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10578-023-01568-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Studies indicate the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in rises in adolescent mental health symptoms globally, although the impact of the pandemic on subjective wellbeing is under-researched in this population. Psychological capital (PsyCap), a cluster of four positive psychological constructs comprising hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism (HERO), has demonstrated preventative and promotive qualities on mental health symptoms and subjective wellbeing outcomes with adult populations (employees, university students). However, PsyCap's influence on these outcomes in young people is unclear. The present exploratory study investigated changes in self-reported anxiety and depressive symptoms (measured via the RCADS-SV) and subjective wellbeing (measured by the Flourishing Scale) from pre-pandemic levels to 3 months into the pandemic and explored gender differences at each time point in a sample of Australian Year 10 students (N = 56, Mage = 14.93 years, SD = 0.50, 51.8% male). The longitudinal predictive role of baseline PsyCap on follow-up assessments of anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms and flourishing were also examined. There were no significant changes in levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms between the timepoints, but flourishing significantly declined from T1 to T2. Baseline PsyCap was not a significant predictor of T2 anxiety and depressive symptoms but was a significant predictor of T2 flourishing. Further, different baseline HERO constructs predicted T2 mental health symptoms and flourishing. Future larger studies building on the current preliminary findings investigating the roles of student PsyCap, mental health and subjective wellbeing are warranted to better understand these constructs in the COVID-19 era and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11928354/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9760048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Susan D Mayes, Daniel A Waschbusch, Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Susan L Calhoun
{"title":"Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS) (Formerly Sluggish Cognitive Tempo), Autism, and Insomnia Symptoms in Childhood Predict CDS in Adolescence: A Longitudinal Population-Based Study.","authors":"Susan D Mayes, Daniel A Waschbusch, Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Susan L Calhoun","doi":"10.1007/s10578-023-01565-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10578-023-01565-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our study is the first using multiple variables to compare concurrent with longitudinal predictors of cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). The population-based sample comprised 376 youth (mean baseline age 8.7 and follow-up 16.4 years) rated by parents on the Pediatric Behavior Scale. The baseline CDS score was the strongest predictor of follow-up CDS. Baseline autism and insomnia symptoms also predicted follow-up CDS above and beyond baseline CDS. Autism, insomnia, inattention, somatic complaints, and excessive sleep were concurrently related to CDS at baseline and follow-up. Additionally, follow-up depression was associated with follow-up CDS, and baseline hyperactivity/impulsivity was negatively associated with baseline CDS. Oppositional defiant/conduct problems and anxiety were nonsignificant. Age, sex, race, and parent occupation were unrelated to CDS, and correlations between baseline CDS and 15 IQ, achievement, and neuropsychological test scores were nonsignificant. Results indicate childhood CDS is the strongest risk factor for adolescent CDS, followed by autism and insomnia symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"369-378"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9726886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura D Seligman, Carla E Marin, Joseph D Hovey, Yasmin Rey, Jeremy W Pettit, Eli R Lebowitz, Wendy K Silverman
{"title":"Mothers' Psychological Control and Accommodation are Associated with More Severe Anxiety in Hispanic Youth.","authors":"Laura D Seligman, Carla E Marin, Joseph D Hovey, Yasmin Rey, Jeremy W Pettit, Eli R Lebowitz, Wendy K Silverman","doi":"10.1007/s10578-023-01567-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10578-023-01567-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychological accommodation and control may help explain the finding that anxiety is more severe and common in Hispanic youth. Research with White samples conceptualizes psychological control as part of an authoritarian parenting style; however, research with Hispanic families suggests that psychological control is more likely to be indicative of a protective parenting style. Based on these findings, we hypothesized that in Hispanic families, psychological control would be related to protective parenting behaviors that ultimately maintain child anxiety. We tested a cross-sectional model hypothesizing that in Hispanic families the link between ethnicity and anxiety would be mediated through psychological control and parental accommodation of child anxiety, a parenting behavior which protects the child from the aversive experiences in the moment but ultimately serves to maintain child anxiety. A sample of mothers (n = 145; 48% Hispanic) and fathers (n = 59; 48% Hispanic) of youth from 8 to 18 years of age completed a survey assessing anxiety and parenting. With Hispanic mothers, the relation between ethnicity (Hispanic/non-Hispanic) and child anxiety was mediated through psychological control and accommodation. With fathers, although control was related to accommodation which, in turn, was related to child anxiety, ethnicity was not associated with control, accommodation, or child anxiety. Findings suggest that the context of parenting behavior should be considered in research, and adaptations of child anxiety treatments should consider ways to allow parents to express their desire to communicate warmth and protectiveness while avoiding negative reinforcement of child anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"436-446"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9828789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew M Busch, Christopher A Modica, Emily R Sheridan
{"title":"The Effect of Yoga on Anxiety, Attention and Social-Emotional Symptoms in Preschool Children: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study.","authors":"Andrew M Busch, Christopher A Modica, Emily R Sheridan","doi":"10.1007/s10578-023-01588-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10578-023-01588-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the effectiveness of a short yoga session on behavioral and cognitive outcomes in preschool children. 72 children ages 4-6 from a local preschool were divided into an intervention group (n = 32), and a control group (n = 40) that completed a 15 min, age-appropriate yoga video consisting of interactive poses including: sun salutation, cat, cow, downward dog, upward dog, warrior, gorilla, etc. Three teacher-rated questionnaires and a cancellation task (Cx) were administered pre-intervention and post-intervention. Significant improvement was demonstrated in the yoga group on the teacher-rated questionnaire scores, but not the control group. Correct cancellations increased more in the yoga group compared to the control group, with remaining cancellation metrics demonstrating interaction effects. Findings indicated that a short yoga session improves measures of anxiety, social-emotional behavior, and attention in preschool children. This study suggests that a short 15-minute yoga session may improve behavior and attention in preschool children.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"570-579"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10024166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}