Adolescent Psychiatry - Volume 10, Issue 4, 2020

Background and Goals: The current study investigated the relationship between gang involvement and multiple mental health difficulties; anxiety, depression, paranoia, victim trauma and perpetrator trauma. Additionally, it examined the mediating influence of an individual’s exposure to violence within this relationship. Method: One hundred adolescents aged 11-16 years old completed two questionnaires and an interview Read More

Background: Examining the effectiveness and adequacy of adolescents’ psychiatric inpatient treatment through multiple perspectives is crucial to provide the best care. Objectives: The aims of the current study were to examine the consistencies and discrepancies between patients and clinicians and to understand how each group considered the timing of improvement of symptoms and psychosocial difficulties of adolesc Read More

Background and Objective: The high prevalence of adolescent self-harm within mental health services presents considerable management concerns, exacerbated by a lack of clear evidence regarding therapeutically effective approaches. This shortfall perpetuates traditional risk-averse practice, despite likely inadequacies in mitigating self-harm through failing to address underlying psychological mechanisms. Therapeuti Read More

Background: Suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) among adolescents are a significant public health concern worldwide. The current study extends previous research by exploring the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and SI and SAs in a sample of inpatient adolescents as well as identifying specific predictors for increased risk of SI and SAs. Methods: Associations between ACE score Read More

Background: The separation of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder as two distinct disorders is often questioned. The aim of the current study is to examine whether there is a different profile of life events and personality characteristics for anxiety and depression disorders in adolescents. Methods: One hundred forty-six adolescents participated in the study; 57 boys and 89 girls, ranging in age from 11-18 years (mean=15. Read More

Background: Young mothers have higher rates of mental health problems, yet can be difficult to engage in care. Few interventions exist targeting the full range of mental health problems these women face. While transdiagnostic psychotherapies have been utilized in adolescent groups, they have not been tested in young mothers. Objective: Our objective was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a public health nurse Read More