{"title":"Cultural interpretations of nonsuicidal self-injury and suicide: Insights from around the world.","authors":"Nicholas J Westers","doi":"10.1177/13591045241287249","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241287249","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1231-1235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The relationship between parental obsessive-compulsive disorder and children's cognitive disengagement syndrome (Sluggish Cognitive Tempo).","authors":"Doga Sevincok, Yigit Ozaydin, Borte Gurbuz Ozgur, Muhammed Mutlu Ozbek, Hatice Aksu, Levent Sevincok","doi":"10.1177/13591045241257019","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241257019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although the impact of parental obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) on children is well known, there is a still need to investigate additional psychopathological effects that parental OCD may have on children. To our knowledge, the relationship between Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS), previously referred to as Sluggish Cognitive Tempo CDS in children and parents' OCD has not been investigated to date. In this study, we examined the relationship between parental OCD and children's CDS, while adjusting for parental anxiety, depression, as well as symptoms of internalization, externalization, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in their children. 50 parents with OCD and 45 healthy parents were assessed through Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The children were applied Child Behavior Checklist, Children ADD/ADHD DSM-IV Based Diagnostic Screening, and Barkley Child Attention Scale (BCAS). BCAS showed significant correlations with BAI (r = 0.280, <i>p</i> = .049), child ADHD-hyperactivity/impulsivity (r = 0.407, <i>p</i> = .003), and ADHD-inattention (r = 0.628, <i>p</i> < .001). The severity of ADHD-inattention (β = 0.618, <i>p</i> = .001) and parental OCD (β = 0.275, <i>p</i> = .016) were significant predictors of CDS severity in the children. Our findings may suggest a significant association between the severity of CDS and ADHD-inattention in children and parental OCD, even after controlling for parental anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1448-1461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141162910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hyped-up or meditate: A scoping review of mindfulness-based group interventions for adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.","authors":"Lucy Tan, Maria Jones","doi":"10.1177/13591045241272835","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241272835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this scoping review is to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training in improving functioning in adolescents (aged 12-19 years) diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Previous research has demonstrated that psychological interventions improve functioning in a myriad of domains for individuals diagnosed with ADHD, such as attention training, interpersonal relationships, and social skills. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) are indicated as an intervention in attention training. It maybe argued that group based MBI programmes should begin early, for children and adolescents at a time that is critical in their development. Methods and reporting are in line with the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews, the protocol is preregistered in the (Open Science Framework register). The study outcomes included attention, impulsivity, and relationships of adolescents with ADHD. Findings demonstrated preliminary evidence for the use of group-based mindfulness interventions with adolescents continues to be nascent. Although studies reported positive results, the evidence of its effectiveness for adolescents with ADHD is inconclusive, due to limited studies available and the limitations of the study design. This scoping review provides a panorama of MBI for ADHD adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1383-1399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11484164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shahar Gindi, Miri Ben Shabbat-Seri, Hagit Nagar-Shimoni, Itzhak Gilat, Yael Leitner
{"title":"\"Breaking the news\"-post-autism spectrum disorder diagnosis group intervention for parents to 6-18-year-old children.","authors":"Shahar Gindi, Miri Ben Shabbat-Seri, Hagit Nagar-Shimoni, Itzhak Gilat, Yael Leitner","doi":"10.1177/13591045241263365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045241263365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 3-session group intervention for parents who had received a diagnosis of autism for their child within the past month. The intervention group (<i>N</i> = 41) was compared to Treatment-as-Usual (<i>N</i> = 40): one meeting with a social worker after the diagnosis feedback meeting. Parental stress was evaluated in both groups within a week and then a month after the diagnosis. The findings indicate an increase in the experienced parental stress for the comparison group on all six indices, while in the intervention group there was an increase only on two indices. That is to say, the intervention reduced stress that occurred in the first month after the diagnosis. Further analyses revealed that parent satisfaction with the group intervention was the single most important variable in predicting stress reduction. We argue that parent support groups immediately after their child's diagnosis are effective and important, and probably superior to a single post-diagnosis meeting.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":"29 4","pages":"1417-1431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11475628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Şeyma Erdem Torun, Melis Pehlivantürk Kızılkan, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül
{"title":"Suicidal ideation and attempts among adolescents from a tertiary hospital in Turkey: A comparative study of pre and postpandemic periods.","authors":"Şeyma Erdem Torun, Melis Pehlivantürk Kızılkan, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül","doi":"10.1177/13591045231210171","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045231210171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to compare changes in rates of suicidal ideation (SI) and attempts (SA) among adolescents during pre, mid and later periods of the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>This study included adolescents who presented to the adolescent medicine clinic in Turkey between March-May 2019 (prepandemic = T0), March-May 2021(mid period of the pandemic = T1) and March-May 2022 (late period year of the pandemic = T2). SI and SA data were assessed through the electronic hospital records of the \"HEEADSSS\" inventory.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The charts of 2113 adolescents were evaluated. The rates of both SI (<i>p</i> = .015) and SA (<i>p</i> = .026) were determined to be higher during the pandemic (T1+T2) compared to the pre-pandemic period, with a 1.4-fold increase in SI and a 1.5-fold increase in SA. The rates of SI did not differ according to gender, (<i>p</i> = .090). In contrast, SA rate was significantly higher in females (7.3%) than males (3.6%) (<i>p</i> = .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study reveals an increase in SI and SA among adolescents during the first 2 years of the pandemic. In challenging times, health professionals should prioritize the identification and treatment of mental health issues, including screening for depression and suicide risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1236-1247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71430252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Group cognitive remediation therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Outcomes before, after, and during follow-up in a real-world setting in Japan.","authors":"Rie Kuge, Ayano Hasegawa, Yuriko Morino, Michiko Nakazato","doi":"10.1177/13591045241259255","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241259255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) can be used as an adjunct treatment for adolescents with severe and complex anorexia nervosa (AN) requiring inpatient treatment. However, there has been only one study on CRT for adolescents with AN in Japan. This study explored group CRT as an adjunct to inpatient treatment for Japanese adolescents with severe and complex AN requiring inpatient care. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-one adolescents with AN underwent group CRT. Neuropsychological (set-shifting and central coherence) and psychological assessments (motivation, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms) were measured before and after the intervention. Weight and AN symptoms were measured before and after the intervention and at follow-up, and the adolescents completed post-intervention and follow-up questionnaires. <b>Results:</b> Set-shifting led to medium to large effect size improvements. Medium effect size improvements in central coherence and depressive symptoms were also observed. The feedback from the adolescents was mainly positive, and the treatment completion rate was high. The patients also reported that the skills learned through group CRT could be applied in daily life. <b>Conclusion:</b> Group CRT may be beneficial for adolescents with severe and complex AN who require inpatient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1333-1348"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141289045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdullah Aldiwan, James McParland, Tamara Leeuwerik, Sara Stoneham, Max Williamson, Deborah Christie
{"title":"An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the psychosexual identity development in adolescent and young adult survivors of testicular cancer.","authors":"Abdullah Aldiwan, James McParland, Tamara Leeuwerik, Sara Stoneham, Max Williamson, Deborah Christie","doi":"10.1177/13591045241259920","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241259920","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Qualitative research has explored how some testicular cancer survivors (TCS) experience the psychological impacts of diagnosis and treatment. More research into the impacts of testicular cancer (TC) on adolescent and young adults (AYA) is needed due to the critical period of identity development. The present study aimed to explore how AYA with TC appraise and make sense of their experience and to develop a greater understanding of psychosexual identity development in AYA TCS.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Eight AYA TCS were interviewed. The results were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The questions explored the experiences relating to diagnosis and treatment, how it affected their psychosexual identity development (e.g., sexual relationships and self-image) and the meanings attached to the experiences.</p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong>Four Group Experiential Themes were developed from the data; 'Dealing with the shock', 'Fear and weight of responsibility', 'those closest to me' and 'sense of change'.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The AYA TCS experiences may result in adoption of traditional masculine traits (e.g., stoicism) or abandonment of traditionally masculine traits (E.g. violence and aggression). AYA TCS also described feelings of insecurity when compared to other men. Psychology input could help manage stoicism and feelings of inferiority when compared to men with two testicles.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1432-1447"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11504305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Isabella E Nizza, Jonathan A Smith, Sophie D Bennett, Bruce Chorpita, J Helen Cross, Isobel Heyman, Rona Moss-Morris, James Blackstone, Anna E Coughtrey, Emma Dalrymple, Mariam Shah, Anaïs D'oelsnitz, Roz Shafran
{"title":"Examining change in the mental health of young people with epilepsy following a successful psychological intervention.","authors":"Isabella E Nizza, Jonathan A Smith, Sophie D Bennett, Bruce Chorpita, J Helen Cross, Isobel Heyman, Rona Moss-Morris, James Blackstone, Anna E Coughtrey, Emma Dalrymple, Mariam Shah, Anaïs D'oelsnitz, Roz Shafran","doi":"10.1177/13591045241272781","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241272781","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evaluate the cognitive, behavioural and affective processes involved in therapeutic change for young people with epilepsy and mental health difficulties receiving an integrated mental health intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>As part of a mixed methods convergent design, qualitative data were gathered in parallel to quantitative data at two timepoints in a randomised controlled trial testing the Mental Health Intervention for Children with Epilepsy in addition to usual care. Twenty-five young people and/or their families were interviewed before and after the intervention about the young person's mental and physical health, and their experience of therapy. Interview data were analysed inductively, idiographically and longitudinally using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis combined with Framework Analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The young people's emotional and behaviour problems improved, mirroring the trial's quantitative outcomes. Their anxiety decreased and behaviour improved as they acquired tools and understanding through therapy. Problems, like aggressive behaviours and emotional outbursts, were also reduced, with young people gaining increased awareness and ability to self-regulate and parents learning to contain their child's impulsive behaviours.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The qualitative findings complement the MICE trial's significant positive quantitative results by providing insight and context to the therapeutic change, providing vivid insight into the mechanisms of therapy for individual families.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1400-1416"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142006131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paige Picou, Emily C Kemp, Rosemary Ferreira, Carla Sharp, Ryan M Hill
{"title":"Familism moderates the association between parent-child conflict, interpersonal needs, and suicidal ideation among adolescents.","authors":"Paige Picou, Emily C Kemp, Rosemary Ferreira, Carla Sharp, Ryan M Hill","doi":"10.1177/13591045241235723","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241235723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Within the framework of the interpersonal theory of suicide, parent-child conflict in adolescence may be associated with suicidal ideation through increases in thwarted interpersonal needs (i.e., perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness). Familism, a cultural value that emphasizes prioritizing familial interconnectedness and honor, may moderate the association between parent-child conflict and thwarted interpersonal needs. This study examined the relationship between parent-child conflict, familism, and suicidal ideation through the interpersonal theory of suicide. Participants were <i>N</i> = 250 psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents aged 12-17 years (Mage = 14.84, 60.8% female; 41.9% Hispanic, 21.5% African American/Black, 26.0% Caucasian). Participants completed survey and interview measures prior to discharge from psychiatric hospitalization. There was a significant conditional indirect effect of parent-child conflict on suicidal ideation through thwarted interpersonal needs [F (3, 246) = 54.41, <i>p</i> < .01], such that the strength of the indirect effects family conflict on suicidal ideation via thwarted interpersonal needs increased as familism increased. Findings indicate that the relationship between parent-child conflict and thwarted interpersonal needs may be exacerbated when levels of familism are also high. For youth who endorse high levels of familism, parent-child conflict may be particularly pernicious. Interventions targeting the family environment are needed to potentially improve adolescents' interpersonal functioning and protect against suicidal ideation.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1261-1276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140102986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma Wilson, Maria E Loades, Suzanne Human, Bronwyne Coetzee, Hermine Gericke, Gerrit Laning
{"title":"The impact of the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic on referral patterns and therapeutic service provision for children and young people's psychosocial distress in a Low-or Middle-Income Country: A service evaluation of routinely collected data from a non-government organisation operating in schools in the Western Cape, South Africa.","authors":"Emma Wilson, Maria E Loades, Suzanne Human, Bronwyne Coetzee, Hermine Gericke, Gerrit Laning","doi":"10.1177/13591045241264861","DOIUrl":"10.1177/13591045241264861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including South Africa, there is a paucity of psychosocial support services. Therefore, services are often provided in schools by non-government organisations like Community Keepers (CK). The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant restrictions meant that children and young people's (CYP) lives changed, negatively affecting their mental health. Further, organisations like CK had to change their working processes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This project compared routinely collected data from CK from 2019 (pre-pandemic) to 2020 (pandemic) to describe the changes that occurred in referral patterns to, and service provision by, CK.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both pre-pandemic and during the pandemic, most referrals of CYP were for emotional/psychological support and behavioural difficulties. In 2020, referrals for general guidance increased, whilst referrals for peer group issues and sexuality decreased. Further, CK completed more brief check-ins, provided wellbeing workshops to increased numbers of teachers, parents and CYP, and had more consultation sessions with other service providers during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Routinely collected data from this community-based service in a LMIC context shows differences in the way that support was provided, and to whom, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical implications, including the importance of increasing access to psychosocial support via technology, are included.</p>","PeriodicalId":93938,"journal":{"name":"Clinical child psychology and psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"1462-1480"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11528866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141728466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}