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Suicidality among adolescents engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and firesetting: the role of psychosocial characteristics and reasons for living

Co-occurrence of problem behaviors, particularly across internalizing and externalizing spectra, increases the risk of suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation and attempt) among youth.

Authors: Alicia K Tanner, Penelope Hasking and Graham Martin

The DSM-5 diagnosis of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder: a review of the empirical literature

With the presentation of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID) criteria in the fifth version of the Statistical and Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), empirical studies have emerged where the cr...

Authors: Maria Zetterqvist

An objective measure of hyperactivity aspects with compressed webcam video

Objective measures of physical activity are currently not considered in clinical guidelines for the assessment of hyperactivity in the context of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) due to low and ...

Authors: Thomas Wehrmann and Jörg Michael Müller

Adolescents in a residential school for behavior disorders have an elevated mortality risk in young adulthood

Conduct problems during adolescence are associated with an elevated mortality risk. This study investigated the mortality rate, causes of death, and changes over time in a Finnish residential school (RS) popul...

Authors: Marko Manninen, Maiju Pankakoski, Mika Gissler and Jaana Suvisaari

Positive parenting: a randomised controlled trial evaluation of the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme in schools

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Parents Plus Adolescents Programme (PPAP)—a parent training course specifically targeting parents of young adolescents (aged 11–16 years)—when delivered as a preventat...

Authors: Eileen Nitsch, Geraldine Hannon, Eóin Rickard, Sharon Houghton and John Sharry

The long-term effects of being bullied or a bully in adolescence on externalizing and internalizing mental health problems in adulthood

The aim is to examine associations between bullying involvement in adolescence and mental health problems in adulthood.

Authors: Johannes Foss Sigurdson, A. M. Undheim, J. L. Wallander, S. Lydersen and A. M. Sund

Do girls with depressive symptoms exhibit more physical aggression than boys? A cross sectional study in a national adolescent sample

The relationship between depression and aggressive behaviors in adolescents has previously been reported in clinical and epidemiological studies. However, there is conflicting evidence concerning the effect of...

Authors: Xavier Benarous, Christine Hassler, Bruno Falissard, Angèle Consoli and David Cohen

Parents’ perception of child and adolescent mental health problems and their choice of treatment option in southwest Ethiopia

Parents’ perception and awareness about psychiatric illness in children and adolescents is an important determinant of early detection and treatment seeking for the condition. However, there has been limited i...

Authors: Mubarek Abera, Jeffrey M. Robbins and Markos Tesfaye

Adolescents’ reactions to participating in ethically sensitive research: a prospective self-report study

Conducting psychological research with adolescents is imperative for better understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness. However there is concern that research addressing topics such as mental il...

Authors: Penelope Hasking, Ruth C. Tatnell and Graham Martin

Reasons and pathways of first-time consultations at child and adolescent mental health services: an observational study in Italy

An increasing number of young people have made contact with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). However, only a small proportion of the population with emotional problems, actually seek sp...

Authors: Laura Pedrini, Davide Sisti, Alessandra Tiberti, Antonio Preti, Michela Fabiani, Linda Ferraresi, Stefano Palazzi, Roberto Parisi, Cosimo Ricciutello, Marco B. L. Rocchi, Antonella Squarcia, Stefano Trebbi, Andrea Tullini and Giovanni De Girolamo

Validation of the CogState battery for rapid neurocognitive assessment in Ugandan school age children

CogState is a widely used computer-based cognitive test whose validity has not been addressed in resource poor settings. We examined the construct, concurrent and convergent validity of CogState, test–retest r...

Authors: Paul Bangirana, Alla Sikorskii, Bruno Giordani, Noeline Nakasujja and Michael J Boivin

Nonsuicidal self-injury: a condition for further study

Authors: Paul L Plener and Joerg M Fegert

Prevalence, correlates, and prospective predictors of non-suicidal self-injury among New Zealand adolescents: cross-sectional and longitudinal survey data

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is common among adolescents and linked to many maladaptive outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of NSSI among a community sample of New Zealand ado...

Authors: Jessica Anne Garisch and Marc Stewart Wilson

The impact of attitudes as a mediator between sense of autonomy and help-seeking intentions for self-injury

Self-injury is a complex issue, further complicated by the fact that up to half of young people who self-injure do not receive help. Young people who do receive help for self-injury claim they prefer to access...

Authors: Megan Pumpa and Graham Martin

The Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory: Evaluation of an assessment measure of nonsuicidal self-injury in an inpatient sample of adolescents

The Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory (OSI) is a self-report measure that offers a comprehensive assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), including measurement of its functions and addictive features. In a pre...

Authors: Mary K Nixon, Christine Levesque, Michèle Preyde, John Vanderkooy and Paula F. Cloutier

The effects of nonsuicidal self-injury on parenting behaviors: a longitudinal analyses of the perspective of the parent

The present study is the first to examine predictors and consequences of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescence using parent-reported data in a longitudinal design. Across three time points, we examined...

Authors: Imke Baetens, Laurence Claes, Patrick Onghena, Hans Grietens, Karla Van Leeuwen, Ciska Pieters, Jan R. Wiersema and James W. Griffith

Non-suicidal self-injury maintenance and cessation among adolescents: a one-year longitudinal investigation of the role of objectified body consciousness, depression and emotion dysregulation

Using the objectification theory, scholars have theorized the sense of detachment and disregard for the body that results from continued body objectification are believed to put a person at greater risk for no...

Authors: Jamie Duggan, Nancy Heath and Tina Hu

Characteristics of nonsuicidal self-injury associated with suicidal ideation: evidence from a clinical sample of youth

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal ideation (SI) are both distressing and quite common, particularly in youth. Given the relationship between these two phenomena, it is crucial to learn how we can use...

Authors: Sarah E. Victor, Denise Styer and Jason J. Washburn

Predictors of self-injury cessation and subsequent psychological growth: results of a probability sample survey of students in eight universities and colleges

Factors affecting non-suicidal self-injury cessation are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify differences between individuals with current and past non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in a larg...

Authors: Janis Whitlock, Kemar Prussien and Celeste Pietrusza

Parenting behavior in families of female adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury in comparison to a clinical and a nonclinical control group

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is often accompanied by dysfunctional familial relationships. Problems within the family are also frequent triggers for NSSI.

Authors: Taru Tschan, Marc Schmid and Tina In-Albon

Nonsuicidal self-injury in sexual minority college students: a test of theoretical integration

Individuals identifying as a sexual minority report engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) at substantially higher rates compared to their heterosexual peers. Given that NSSI is a known risk factor for sui...

Authors: Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp, Lori M. Hilt, Peter P. Ehlinger and Taylor McMillan

Perceived behavioral problems of school aged children in rural Nepal: a qualitative study

Studies on child behavioral problems from low and middle income countries are scarce, even more so in Nepal. This paper explores parents’, family members’ and teachers’ perceptions of child behavioral problems...

Authors: Ramesh P. Adhikari, Nawaraj Upadhaya, Dristy Gurung, Nagendra P. Luitel, Matthew D. Burkey, Brandon A. Kohrt and Mark J.D. Jordans

Development and piloting of a treatment foster care program for older youth with psychiatric problems

Older youth in out-of-home care often live in restrictive settings and face psychiatric issues without sufficient family support. This paper reports on the development and piloting of a manualized treatment fo...

Authors: J. Curtis McMillen, Sarah Carter Narendorf, Debra Robinson, Judy Havlicek, Nicole Fedoravicius, Julie Bertram and David McNelly

The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Anxiety is a common problem in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the evidence for the use of psychosocial interventions to manage...

Authors: Ance Kreslins, Ashley E. Robertson and Craig Melville

The use of routine outcome monitoring in child semi-residential psychiatry: predicting parents’ completion rates

Parents’ perspectives on their children’s treatment process and outcomes are valuable to treatment development and improvement. Participants’ engagement in Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) has, however, been d...

Authors: Audri Lamers, Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen, Bart Siebelink, Thijs Blaauw and Robert Vermeiren

Self-reported psychopathic traits among non-referred Finnish adolescents: psychometric properties of the Youth Psychopathic traits Inventory and the Antisocial Process Screening Device

In general psychiatric services, cost-benefit screening instruments for psychopathic traits in adolescents are needed. The aim of the present study was to study the psychometric properties of the Finnish versi...

Authors: Svetlana Oshukova, Riittakerttu Kaltiala-Heino, Jouko Miettunen, Riikka Marttila, Pekka Tani, Eeva T Aronen, Mauri Marttunen, Matti Kaivosoja and Nina Lindberg

Comparing three diagnostic algorithms of posttraumatic stress in young children exposed to accidental trauma: an exploratory study

Both the DSM-5 algorithm for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children 6 years and younger and Scheeringa’s alternative PTSD algorithm (PTSD-AA) aim to be more developmentally sensitive for young childr...

Authors: Maj R. Gigengack, Els P. M. van Meijel, Eva Alisic and Ramón J. L. Lindauer

School-based screening for psychiatric disorders in Moroccan-Dutch youth

While ethnic diversity is increasing in many Western countries, access to youth mental health care is generally lower among ethnic minority youth compared to majority youth. It is unlikely that this is explain...

Authors: Marcia Adriaanse, Lieke van Domburgh, Barbara Zwirs, Theo Doreleijers and Wim Veling

Child psychiatry services in Asia: evolving state of affairs?

Authors: Choon Guan Lim and Benedetto Vitiello

Current state and recent developments of child psychiatry in China

China has a population of 1.3 billion, of which 238 million are children under age 15. The rapid economic development and social reforms that have taken place in recent years all had a great influence on child...

Authors: Yi Zheng and Xixi Zheng

Child and adolescent psychiatry services in Singapore

Singapore is a small young city state with a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population. This article reviews the development of the country’s child and adolescent psychiatry services through the years, in the...

Authors: Choon Guan Lim, Say How Ong, Chee Hon Chin and Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and mental health in Ghanaian adolescents

Research development is needed in physical activity and sedentary behaviour and their associations with mental health in young people. In Western countries the weather is a key contributing factor of sedentary...

Authors: Mavis Asare and Samuel A Danquah

Two years of gender identity service for minors: overrepresentation of natal girls with severe problems in adolescent development

Increasing numbers of adolescents present in adolescent gender identity services, desiring sex reassignment (SR). The aim of this study is to describe the adolescent applicants for legal and medical sex reassi...

Authors: Riittakerttu Kaltiala-Heino, Maria Sumia, Marja Työläjärvi and Nina Lindberg

Facilitating support groups for siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disorders using audio-conferencing: a longitudinal feasibility study

Siblings of children with chronic illness and disabilities are at increased risk of negative psychological effects. Support groups enable them to access psycho-education and social support. Barriers to this ca...

Authors: Sheryl Gettings, Fabia Franco and Paramala J Santosh

Brief report: large individual variation in outcomes of autistic children receiving low-intensity behavioral interventions in community settings

Despite widespread awareness of the necessity of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), evidence is still limited, in part, due to the complex nature of ASDs. This exploratory s...

Authors: Yoko Kamio, Hideyuki Haraguchi, Atsuko Miyake and Mikio Hiraiwa

Development of self-image and its components during a one-year follow-up in non-referred adolescents with excess and normal weight

The proportion of overweight and obese youths is high. The present study aimed to investigate the development of self-image and its components during a one-year follow-up among non-referred adolescents with ex...

Authors: Mauno Mäkinen, Mauri Marttunen, Erkki Komulainen, Viacheslav Terevnikov, Leena-Riitta Puukko-Viertomies, Veikko Aalberg and Nina Lindberg

Mental disorders and criminal re-referrals in juveniles who sexually offended

To investigate the prevalence of mental disorders in (subgroups of) juvenile suspects who sexually offended (JSOs), and its relation with criminal re-referrals five to eight years later.

Authors: Lisette A ‘t Hart-Kerkhoffs, Cyril Boonmann, Theo AH Doreleijers, Lucres MC Jansen, Anton Ph. van Wijk and Robert RJM Vermeiren

Video feedback compared to treatment as usual in families with parent–child interactions problems: a randomized controlled trial

For the first time to our knowledge, short- and long-term effects of a multi-site randomized-controlled trial (RCT) of video feedback of infant–parent interaction (VIPI) intervention in naturalistic settings a...

Authors: Magnhild Singstad Høivik, Stian Lydersen, May Britt Drugli, Ragnhild Onsøien, Marit Bergum Hansen and Turid Suzanne Berg- Nielsen

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health reviewer acknowledgement 2014

The editors of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health would like to thank all of our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in volume 8 (2014).

Authors: Jörg M Fegert

Cross-sectional survey on prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms at a tertiary care health facility in Nairobi

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorder with well documented adverse consequences in adolescence and adulthood, yet 60-80% of cases go undiagnosed. Routin...

Authors: Susan Wamithi, Roseline Ochieng, Frank Njenga, Samuel Akech and William M Macharia

Effects of methylphenidate in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a near-infrared spectroscopy study with CANTAB®

A wide range of evidence supports the methylphenidate (MPH)-induced enhancement of prefrontal cortex (PFC) functioning and improvements in behavioral symptoms in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity d...

Authors: Naomi Matsuura, Makoto Ishitobi, Sumiyoshi Arai, Kaori Kawamura, Mizuki Asano, Keisuke Inohara, Tohru Fujioka, Tadamasa Narimoto, Yuji Wada, Michio Hiratani and Hirotaka Kosaka

A randomized effectiveness trial of individual child social skills training: six-month follow-up

Individual Social Skills Training (ISST) is a short term, individually delivered intervention (8-10 sessions) that promotes social skills in children with emerging or existing conduct problems. This study exam...

Authors: John Kjøbli and Terje Ogden

Obstetric care providers assessing psychosocial risk factors during pregnancy: validation of a short screening tool – the KINDEX Spanish Version

High levels of stress due to diverse psychosocial factors have a direct impact on the mothers’ wellbeing during pregnancy and both direct and indirect effects on the fetus. In most cases, psychosocial risk fac...

Authors: Andria Spyridou, Maggie Schauer and Martina Ruf-Leuschner

Development of mental health problems - a follow-up study of unaccompanied refugee minors

Studies have shown that unaccompanied refugee children have elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and externalizing problems. Few studies have examined change in this...

Authors: Tine K Jensen, Envor M Bjørgo Skårdalsmo and Krister W Fjermestad

Pilot study: feasibility of using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) during acute suicidal crisis

Assessing youths in acute suicidal crisis is a common jet pivotal task in child and adolescent psychiatry, usually relying primarily on the clinicians skills of assessment. The objective of this pilot-study wa...

Authors: Isabel Boege, Nicole Corpus, Renate Schepker and Joerg M Fegert

Risk factors for rehospitalization and inpatient care among pediatric psychiatric intake response center patients

The study sought to explore the characteristics, risk factors for inpatient recommendation, and risk factors for revisits to a pediatric psychiatric intake response center (PIRC). There are three research ques...

Authors: Krystel Tossone, Eric Jefferis, Madhav P Bhatta, Sumru Bilge-Johnson and Patricia Seifert

Mental health literacy and mental health status in adolescents: a population-based survey

This study aims to investigate the association between mental health literacy and the mental health status, particularly depression, among adolescents.

Authors: Lawrence T Lam

Melancholy and separation in prepuberty: the choice of anorexia nervosa as a subjectivation attempt

This article considers the question of the subjective elaboration of a subject’s relationship to the family-other within a hospitalization facility. Our starting point is the therapeutic follow-up of Clementin...

Authors: Manon Rivière and Marion Haza

Adverse life events and delinquent behavior among Kenyan adolescents: a cross-sectional study on the protective role of parental monitoring, religiosity, and self-esteem

Past research provides strong evidence that adverse life events heighten the risk of delinquent behavior among adolescents. Urban informal (slum) settlements in sub-Saharan Africa are marked by extreme adversi...

Authors: Caroline W Kabiru, Patricia Elung’ata, Sanyu A Mojola and Donatien Beguy

A cross-sectional study of adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: support for a specific distress-function relationship

This study has investigated the specific relationship between childhood adversities, individual trauma symptoms and the functions of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). The aim was to examine whether different se...

Authors: Maria Zetterqvist, Lars-Gunnar Lundh and Carl Göran Svedin