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Risk factors for psychiatric disturbance in children with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- KOSKENTAUSTA T., IIVANAINEN M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(1), January 2007, pp.43-53.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Children with intellectual disability (ID) have a higher risk for psychiatric disturbance than their peers with normal intelligence, but research data on risk factors are insufficient and partially conflicting. The subjects comprised 75 children with ID aged 6–13 years from an area of Finland. Data were obtained from case files and the following four questionnaires completed by their parents or other carers: Developmental Behaviour Checklist, American Association of Mental Deficiency (AAMD) Adaptive Behavior Scale, a questionnaire on additional disabilities, and a questionnaire on family characteristics and child development. The risk of psychopathology was most significantly increased by moderate ID, limitations in adaptive behaviour, impaired language development, poor socialization, living with one biological parent, and low socio-economic status of the family. The risk of psychopathology in children with ID is increased by factors related to family characteristics and child development. Identifying these factors will help diagnose and possibly prevent psychiatric disorders in these children.
Examining service complexity in children with intellectual disability and mental health problems who receive inpatient or outpatient services
- Authors:
- LAPSHINA Natalia, STEWART Shannon L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44(4), 2019, pp.464-473.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: This study examined predictors of service complexity in children with comorbid intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) and mental health concerns. The research examined whether patient type, safety risk, exposure to trauma, and family dysfunction were related to service complexity. Method: The study had a cross-sectional design, wherein trained clinicians assessed 330 outpatient and inpatient children with IDD and mental health problems using an interRAI ChYMH-DD instrument. Results: Inpatients experienced a greater prevalence of abandonment by caregiver than outpatients. The patient type defined relationships between age, family dysfunction, safety risk, cumulative trauma, and service complexity. Specifically, in a multivariate model, older age, higher family dysfunction, higher safety risk, and higher cumulative trauma predicted higher service complexity in outpatients but not inpatients. Conclusions: In addition to older age, poly-victimisation, family dysfunction, and safety risk need to be considered when predicting service complexity in this population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychiatric diagnosis as a risk marker for victimization in a national sample of children
- Authors:
- CUEVAS Carlos A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 24(4), April 2009, pp.636-652.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Research examining childhood abuse has shown an association between victimization and psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression). Historically, psychiatric diagnoses have been emphasized as a consequence of victimization, with less research examining if it also functions as a risk factor for further victimization, perhaps making diagnoses a general victimization risk marker. In addition, much of this research has emphasized particular types of victimization such as childhood physical or sexual abuse. Researchers have given less attention to other forms of victimization (e.g., peer victimization, witnessed violence) or a diverse victimization history. Using the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (JVQ) the authors surveyed parents and children between the ages of 2 and 17 using a random digit dial (RDD) methodology. The relationship between a number of different forms of victimization (termed poly-victimization ) in the preceding year was examined and parent-reported lifetime psychiatric diagnosis. Results show that children with a psychiatric diagnosis have significantly higher rates of victimization than children without a psychiatric diagnosis. It was found that psychiatric diagnosis was associated with increased risk for poly-victimization, conventional crime victimization, maltreatment, peer or sibling victimization, and witnessing violence, but not sexual abuse. The results highlight the need to consider psychiatric diagnoses as a risk marker for past and possible future victimization. In addition, the importance of obtaining a comprehensive and more diverse victimization history when working with children is highlighted.
Vulnerability and mental health
- Authors:
- RAPHAEL Beverely, STEVENS Garry, PEDERSEN Keirsten
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 1(2), August 2006, pp.127-138.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The vulnerability of children has long been recognized in terms of their development needs and the importance of protecting their physical health. The extent, severity and impact of their mental health problems, including the particular vulnerabilities associated with such problems in both childhood and through to adult life, have been less of a public health priority. Vulnerabilities come in many forms, all of which may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and may do so in complex ways. These include the diversity of family structures, of cultures, of childrearing practices, the influence of developmental trajectories, experiences of illness and disability in child or parent and multiple strengths, resilience and protective factors. The author discusses key issues in vulnerability of children and mental health issues.
A comment on Stroud and Pritchard: child homicide, psychiatric disorder and dangerousness: a review and an empirical approach
- Author:
- BARNES Helen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 31(3), June 2001, pp.481-492.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
On the basis of a review of research on child and adult homicide and mental disorder, along with an original study of these connections, Stroud and Pritchard suggest that diagnoses of mental disorder and other 'psychopathologies' can be useful in identifying adults at risk of community child homicide, and thus advocate that social work practice should focus attention on these issues in seeking to prevent child homicide. Issues contained in the paper, however, appear to present a number of concerns with considerable implications for social work practice. These concerns relate to the following: the conclusions drawn in the paper about the prevalence of mental disorder amongst people committing child homicide, the implications of the paper's findings and conclusions for the knowledge base and strategies social workers should be employing in identifying and managing risk of child homicide, and the implications of the paper for social work values.
Visiting rights
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, July 1999, p.9.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Summarises BASW's response to new draft guidance on visiting of parents by children under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Technology use and the mental health of children and young people
- Authors:
- DUBICKA Bernadka, THEODOSIOU Louise
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 83
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the use of technology among children and young people and the impact on their mental health. It considers the impact of screen time and of different types of screen use; how vulnerable groups may be affected, such as those with mental health problems and very young children; bullying and safeguarding issues; and the potential for addiction to screen use. The report was informed by a scoping review of the literature, and highlights key systematic reviews and studies. The report also provides practical guidance for children and young people, parents and carers, clinicians and teachers. It also includes recommendations aimed at government and technology companies, so that the risks associated with the use of technology for this age group are robustly tackled at the same time as its benefits are maximised. (Edited publisher abstract)
State of a generation: preventing mental health problems in children and young people
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides a review of recent evidence and an overview of a preventative approach to mental health problems in children and young people. The report highlights some key risk and protective factors for young people’s mental health. These include risks from adversity experienced in early life; disadvantaged environments; the process of exploring identity, and transitions such as leaving school for the workplace. Protective factors included benefit of social support from family, friends and communities; emotional literacy; and early intervention. Based on the research and the suggestions of a Youth Advisory Panel, the report identifies five actions for change to support good mental health and prevent the development of mental health problems. The actions cover change at the individual, family, community, and societal level. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health problems in young people, aged 11 to 14: results from the first HeadStart annual survey of 30,000 children
- Authors:
- DEIGHTON Jessica, et al
- Publisher:
- CAMHS Press
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing explores the data collected for the HeadStart Learning Programme to explore the prevalence of mental health problems children and young people from 114 participating schools. It also considers the risk of experiencing a mental health problems by demographics such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs status, free school meal eligibility and child in need status. The results found that 18.4 percent of pupils indicated they were experiencing emotional problems, and this was more common for girls than boys. The risk of experiencing mental health problems were increased for children who were: eligible for free school meals, had special educational needs, or were categorised as a ‘child in need.’ The briefing highlights key implications and recommendations from the results. (Edited publisher abstract)
Factors affecting children's mental health over time
- Author:
- POPLE Larissa
- Publisher:
- Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
A briefing paper which discusses key findings from a new analysis of data from Understanding Society, the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS), to explore factors that are associated with mental health problems among 10-15 year-olds. The analysis found a number of factors at age 10-11 were significantly related to subsequent mental health problems at ages 14-15. These include: family relationships; bullying; engagement with school; and feelings about appearance.