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The Provision of Mental Health Support for Young People in Care Dec 01, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25576
In this Papers Podcast, Alice Phillips discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Secondary data analysis of social care records to examine the provision of mental health support for young people in care’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12161). Alice is the first author of the paper.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include

The relationship between being in care and the likelihood of experiencing mental health difficulties.
Gender difference in terms of accessing services.
The barriers and challenges making it more difficult for youth in care to get mental health support.
Implications for CAMH professionals and recommendations to make CAMHS more accommodating for young people in care.
The message that policymakers should take from this research.

Also have a read of this blog from Alice – Mental health and care-experienced young people: are our mental health support services appealing and accessible?

In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

Online Behaviours and the Impact on Mental Health: Insights from the OxWell Student Survey Nov 27, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25573
In this ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey’ episode, Dr. Simona Skripkauskaite and Dr. Holly Bear comment on the findings from the OxWell survey regarding online behaviours and the association with young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
The ‘Insights from the OxWell Student Survey‘ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the OxWell study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers and mental health professionals.
Discussion points include:

Adolescents’ self-reported online behaviours and the specific variables investigated.
The association between online behaviours and anxiety and depression symptoms.
Associations between screen time, the type of content being accessed, and mental health.
Differences across age and gender.
The type of analysis used, and plans for implementing and disseminating the findings.

OxWell is a large-scale student survey designed to measure the wellbeing of children and young people. It looks at mental wellbeing, anxiety, indicators of vulnerability such as bullying and loneliness, school experience, access to services, safety online and many more areas. It is a joint effort between schools, young people, the NHS, local authorities and the OxWell research team at the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry.

Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Children of Depressed Parents Nov 23, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25570
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Vicky Powell discusses her JCPP Advances paper ‘Following the children of depressed parents from childhood to adult life: A focus on mood and anxiety disorders’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12182). Vicky is the first author of the paper.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

The gaps in the research that this study aimed to address.
Details about the cohort used (The Early Prediction of Adolescent Depression Study).
The implications of the findings.
Insight into trials looking into early intervention and prevention.
The SWELL study and how to take part.

In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

Melatonin Use and the Risk of Self-Harm and Unintentional Injuries in Youths Nov 20, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25513
In this Papers Podcast, Dr.Marica Leone discusses her JCPP paper 'Melatonin use and the risk of self-harm and unintentional injuries in youths with and without psychiatric disorders' (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13785). Marica is the first author of the paper.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

What is known about the relationship between sleep disorders, injuries, and self-harm in young people.
Implications of the findings for child and adolescent mental health professionals.
Recommendations that emerge from the research.
Importance of good sleep hygiene and what this looks like.

Effectiveness of Nurse-home Visiting in Improving Child and Maternal Outcomes Prenatally Nov 16, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25509
In this Papers Podcast, Assistant Professor Nicole Catherine discusses her JCPP paper ‘Effectiveness of nurse-home visiting in improving child and maternal outcomes prenatally to age two years: a randomised controlled trial (British Columbia Healthy Connections Project)‘ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13846).
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

Insight into the cohort that participated in the study.
Potential follow-up studies using the same cohort, including further research into assessments of language, reading, and academic ability later on in childhood.

Adverse Event Monitoring and Reporting in Studies of Pediatric Psychosocial Interventions Nov 13, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25272
In this Papers Podcast, Kalee Lodewyk discusses her CAMH journal paper ‘Adverse event monitoring and reporting in studies of pediatric psychosocial interventions: a systematic review’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12661). Kalee is the lead author of the paper.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

The original research questions and aims of the systematic review.
The challenges of the review, including the lack of standardisation around adverse event terminology.
Insight into surprising findings from the review.
The implications of the review from a research perspective, and for practitioners and clinicians.

Treatment of Childhood Disruptive Behaviour Disorders and Callous-Unemotional Traits Nov 09, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25473
In this Papers Podcast, Samantha Perlstein discusses her co-authored JCPP paper ‘Treatment of childhood disruptive behavior disorders and callous-unemotional traits: a systematic review and two multilevel meta-analyses’ (https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.13774). Samantha is the first author of the paper.
Discussion points include:

Definition of disruptive behaviour disorders and callous-unemotional traits.
The main research questions in this study.
The research gaps that the study tried to address.
Implications from a researcher, and practitioners’, perspective.

Efficacy of Stimulants for Preschool ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Nov 06, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25376
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Luisa Sugaya and Dr. Luis C. Farhat discuss their co-authored JCPP Advances Special Issue Research Review ‘Efficacy of stimulants for preschool attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12146). Luisa and Luis are co-first authors of this work.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

Insight into the original research aims.
The existing gaps in the current literature.
Implications of the review from a clinical and research perspective.
Implications from a policy perspective, including prescribing guidance.
Advice for parents/carers of preschool children with ADHD.

To find out more about the 2023 JCPP Advances Special Issue ‘Evidence-based Synthesis Studies for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conditions’, do check out our fantastic landing page of resources from the Special Issue.
In this series, we speak to authors of papers published in one of ACAMH’s three journals. These are The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP); The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal; and JCPP Advances.

Evidence Synthesis Studies, and Autonomic Dysregulation and Self-injurious Thoughts and Behaviour Nov 02, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25320
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Alessio Bellato discusses his JCPP Advances Special Issue Editorial ‘Evidence-based child and adolescent mental health care: The role of high-quality and transparently reported evidence synthesis studies’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12197).
Alessio also co-authored a Research Review paper in the Special Issue entitled ‘Autonomic dysregulation and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours in children and young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12148), which will also be discussed.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:

Definition of evidence-based synthesis studies.
How they undertook qualitive analysis of the papers.
The good practice recommendations.
Implications of the research review for clinicians, teachers, and parents/carers.
Implications of the research review from a research perspective.

S1 Ep1: Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept Oct 31, 2023

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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25265
‘Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health’ is a new In Conversation mini-series that will explore how racism affects mental health, with a particular focus on racism in the mental health system and racism in the mental health concept.
In this episode, Malaika Okundi and Jessica O’Logbonfocus on the concept of racism in mental health and discuss definitions of race, racism, and mental health as concepts.
Discussion points include:

The definition of ‘race’.
Racism, colourism, and the impact on mental health.
Lived experience of the different levels of racism (internalised, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic).
What defines mental health and what the link is between racism and mental health.
The importance of lived experience researchers.
Why representation matters in studies and in roles of influence.

Please note that what Malaika and Jess share in this series is derived from their work, as well as from research and literature surrounding these topics. Whilst they are not experts on racism or mental health, personal experience does play a role in their discussions.

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