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Annotation: current interests in child-adult psychopathological continuities
- Author:
- ZEITLIN H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 31(5), 1990, pp.671-679.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews current knowledge of the continuation of antisocial behaviours and psychiatric illness from childhood into adult life.
The epidemiology of PTSD and depression in refugee minors who have resettled in developed countries
- Authors:
- REAVELL James, FAZIL Qulsom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 26(1), 2017, pp.74-83.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: With an increasing number of refugees migrating across continents, the crisis is very apparent. Aim: A literature review of patterns, risk factors and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in refugee minors was carried out involving those who have resettled in different developed countries. Methods: Papers were narrowed down by reading the abstracts and methods to ascertain whether the refugee children had resettled in developed countries and to ensure that they had not just been internally displaced. Results: High incidences of PTSD and depression were found in refugee minors and poorer mental health was correlated with increased exposure to violence. Factors such as social support and family security were important in reducing the rates of PTSD and depression, whereas the implications of age and gender were unclear. Long-term effects from these mental illnesses indicated scholastic issues, but no further worsening of symptoms. Conclusions: Further research is needed regarding the follow-up of refugee minors with PTSD and depression to allow the establishment of more effective support systems, as long-term outcomes become more clearly understood. Few papers discuss the influence of religion, which may be an interesting line of future research as refugees move to more secular societies. (Publisher abstract)
Parent-infant psychotherapy for improving parental and infant mental health (review)
- Authors:
- BARLOW Jane, et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 166
- Place of publication:
- Hoboken, NJ
This review examined whether parent-infant psychotherapy (PIP) is effective in improving the parent-infant relationship, or other aspects of parent or infant functioning, and sought to identify the programme components that appear to be associated with more effective outcomes and factors that modify intervention effectiveness (e.g. programme duration, programme focus). It identified eight studies with 846 randomised participants comparing either PIP with a no-treatment control group (four studies) or comparing PIP with other types of treatment (four studies). The review concludes that although PIP appears to be a promising method of improving infant attachment security, there is no evidence about its benefits in terms of other outcomes, and no evidence to show that it is more effective than other types of treatment for parents and infants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- HENESSEY E., SWORDS L., HEARY C.
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 34(1), January 2008, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There is a widespread consensus in the literature that children who have psychological problems are more likely than other children to be excluded or rejected by their peers. The existence of this phenomenon has been established, primarily with the use of research on their sociometric status within groups of peers. Much less research has been performed on the way in which children develop attitudes and behavioural intentions towards peers with problems. The primary aim of this article is to introduce readers to research on children's understanding of the nature of common childhood psychological problems, with a view to exploring the factors that might contribute to the development of negative attitudes and behaviour. Relevant publications were identified through searches of electronic databases and articles in print. From the early years of primary school, children are able to identify peers whose behaviour deviates from the norm and to suggest causes for the behaviour of peers with psychological problems. Furthermore, their beliefs about peers' personal responsibility for these problems appear to be a significant determinant of attitudes and behavioural intentions. The article identifies the need for more research on the role of factors such as gender and personal contact in determining children's understanding of, and attitudes towards, peers with psychological problems. In addition, the article calls for more research on mental health education programmes and the extension of these programmes to younger children, given the fact that even young primary school children appear to have beliefs about the causes of psychological problems and negative attitudes to peers who display such problems. Research on children's understanding of mental health can make an important contribution to our understanding of why children with problems are so much more likely to be excluded from their peer group.
The prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with intellectual disabilities: an analysis of the literature
- Authors:
- WHITAKER Simon, READ Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(4), December 2006, pp.330-345.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It has often been stated that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities is greater than it is in the population as a whole. The epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities were reviewed. The results found evidence that the prevalence of psychiatric disorder is greater in children with intellectual disabilities, compared with children with normal IQs, that it is higher in both adults and children with severe intellectual disabilities compared with people with mild or no intellectual disability and that the rate of problematic behaviour is higher in both adults and children having intellectual disabilities, than in their non-disabled peers. There is no sound evidence that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in adults with mild intellectual disability is greater than in the population as a whole.
Children of alcoholics: the UK's largest survey
- Author:
- GILVARRY Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Today, 17(96), September 2005, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
The author interprets survey findings from the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and reviews the literature to give an evidence based for diagnosing and helping children of alcohol-dependent parents.
The effects of child sexual abuse
- Author:
- FLOOD Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Newsletter, 18, June 1994, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- Young Minds
Reviews some of the key research into the initial and long term effects of sexual abuse on the mental health of the young.
Children's mental health: current findings and research directions
- Authors:
- LeCROY C Winston, ASHFORD Jose B.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research and Abstracts, 28(1), March 1992, pp.13-20.
- Publisher:
- National Association of Social Workers
Summarises the research literature on community, residential and hospital services, and on preventive work.
Family relationships, life events and childhood psychopathology
- Author:
- GOODYER Ian M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 31(1), 1990, pp.161-192.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews the effects of family development, relations between children and parents, and parents' mental health on the children.
Has service user participation made a difference to social care services?
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, CARR Sarah
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 31p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper brings together the key themes and findings from the synthesis of six literature reviews on the impact of user participation on change and improvement in social care services. Reviews on older people, children and young people, people with learning difficulties and disabled people were commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Reviews on mental health service user participation and on general user/ consumer involvement were commissioned by NHS Service Delivery and Organisation Research and Development Programme. The aim of this work is to give an overview or synthesis of these reviews in order to provide a comprehensive, accessible account of what is currently known about the impact of service user participation on change and improvement in social care services. It will also provide a basis for SCIE Practice guides on service user participation.