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Problems associated with the diagnosis and the prescribing of anti-psychotic medication in children and adolescents for psychiatric conditions, by non-psychiatric specialists [PDF]

, 2009
Aim: The objective of this study is to assess the accuracy of the diagnosis and appropriateness of antipsychotic medication prescribed to children and adolescents referred to child guidance clinic, and how many of these remained on the said medication ...
Cassar Parnis, Abigail, Camilleri, Nigel, Cassar, Joseph R.   +2 more
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The Role of Interpersonal Relationships in Adolescents' Suicidal Behavior: A Qualitative Analysis of Semi-Structured Interviews

Клиническая и специальная психология
This article presents the results of a qualitative analysis based on semi-structured interviews conducted with adolescents (n=13, aged 13–17), who were admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility after attempted suicide.
N.A. Polskaya, D.K. Yakubovskaya, D.A. Sharova, A.Ya. Basova   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu, Szu‐Hsien Chen, Xining Yang, Ken Resnicow, Hsing‐Fang Hsieh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Two years and counting: The dynamics of long‐term youth mentoring and association with parent and peer relationships

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract The current study seeks to explore the reciprocal associations between mentor–mentee relationship strength and relationships with parents and peers across 2 years of mentoring. It is a secondary analysis of data collected by a national mentoring organization from youth (N = 1368; M age = 11.5 years; 59% female; White [n = 629], 30% Black [n ...
Westley L. Fallavollita, Michael D. Lyons   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

ESTIMATING CALORIC EXPENDITURE USING THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDEX (PAI) IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PERFORMING A MULTISTAGE MAXIMAL EXERCISE TEST [PDF]

, 2014
PURPOSE: The primary purposes of this investigation were (a) to examine the validity of the PAI, (b) to develop a statistical model to predict cumulative Kcal expenditure using PAI as the predictor variable and (c) to develop a statistical model to ...
Gairola, Anjuli
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Firearm carrying practices and motivations: A mixed methods study among adults and youth

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this participatory action, mixed methods research study was to identify motivations related to firearm carrying from a qualitative perspective, and then to use quantitative research to characterize the patterns of motivations around carrying.
Krista R. Mehari, Colleen S. Walsh, L. Taylor Stevens, Jasmine N. Coleman, Alice Ellyson, Phillip N. Smith   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progress and Prospects of Newborn Screening in China

International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Newborn screening (NBS) is a critical component of the three-tiered prevention strategy for birth defects, reducing congenital disorder burden and improving long-term child health outcomes.
Xiaoqiang Hao, Xinwen Huang, Rulai Yang, Xin Yang, Xiaolei Huang, Zhengyan Zhao   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Internet use and adolescent development: A conceptual model integrating behavioral and contextual theories

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract In the digital era, adolescent development is deeply embedded in the cyber environment. Despite ongoing debate on the benefits and/or risks that Internet use brings to adolescents in empirical studies, conceptual and theoretical discussion on the influences of the intensity and modalities of Internet use is peripheral.
Linxiao Zhang, Lin Fang, Faye Mishna, Liangqi Shen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mindfulness with children and adolescents: current research and future directions

, 2012
Mindfulness, “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment and non judgementally to the unfolding of experience” (Kabat-Zinn, 2003; p.145) is associated with improved well-being, cognitive functioning and distress
Holland, Verity
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Transitioning to nonpunitive school policies for addressing student substance use: Qualitative interviews with key school administrators

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Recent policy change in Massachusetts encourages schools to limit their use of exclusionary discipline to “extraordinary circumstances,” but little work has explored the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to nonpunitive practices after student substance use infractions in schools.
Kristina Conroy, M. Grace Albright, Kendall B. Roberts, Meghan A. Costello, Anthony J. Jannetti, Alexis R. Wing, Randi M. Schuster   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source