For Which Children with ADHD is TBR Neurofeedback Effective? Comorbidity as a Moderator
We examined psychiatric comorbidities moderation of a 2-site double-blind randomized clinical trial of theta/beta-ratio (TBR) neurofeedback (NF) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Seven-to-ten-year-olds with ADHD received either NF (n = 84) or Control (n = 58) for 38 treatments. Outcome was change in parent-/teacher-rated inattention from baseline to end-of-treatment (acute effect), and 13-month-follow-up. Seventy percent had at least one comorbidity: oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) (50%), specific phobias (27%), gen eralized anxiety (23%), separation anxiety (16%). Comorbidities were grouped...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - December 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
High rates of symptoms of major depressive disorder and panic disorder in a Canadian sample of adolescents with JIA
CONCLUSION: We report high rates of symptoms of depression and anxiety (panic in particular) in adolescents with JIA. This highlights the ongoing need for mental health screening protocols and services. The relationships between concomitant mental health disorders, disease activity and patient-reported outcomes requires further research.PMID:36521911 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.220067 (Source: J Rheumatol)
Source: J Rheumatol - December 15, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lydia Li Mehveen Merchant Shelina Gordon Bianca Lang Suzanne Ramsey Adam M Huber Joanne Gillespie David Lovas Elizabeth Stringer Source Type: research
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Am Fam Physician. 2022 Dec;106(6):657-664.ABSTRACTAnxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents, affecting nearly 1 in 12 children and 1 in 4 adolescents. Anxiety disorders include specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Risk factors include parental history of anxiety disorders, socioeconomic stressors, exposure to violence, and trauma. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for anxiety disorders in children eight years and older; there is insufficient evidence to ...
Source: American Family Physician - December 15, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alicia Kowalchuk Sandra J Gonzalez Roger J Zoorob Source Type: research
High rates of symptoms of major depressive disorder and panic disorder in a Canadian sample of adolescents with JIA
CONCLUSION: We report high rates of symptoms of depression and anxiety (panic in particular) in adolescents with JIA. This highlights the ongoing need for mental health screening protocols and services. The relationships between concomitant mental health disorders, disease activity and patient-reported outcomes requires further research.PMID:36521911 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.220067 (Source: Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: Journal of Rheumatology - December 15, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lydia Li Mehveen Merchant Shelina Gordon Bianca Lang Suzanne Ramsey Adam M Huber Joanne Gillespie David Lovas Elizabeth Stringer Source Type: research
High rates of symptoms of major depressive disorder and panic disorder in a Canadian sample of adolescents with JIA
CONCLUSION: We report high rates of symptoms of depression and anxiety (panic in particular) in adolescents with JIA. This highlights the ongoing need for mental health screening protocols and services. The relationships between concomitant mental health disorders, disease activity and patient-reported outcomes requires further research.PMID:36521911 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.220067 (Source: J Rheumatol)
Source: J Rheumatol - December 15, 2022 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lydia Li Mehveen Merchant Shelina Gordon Bianca Lang Suzanne Ramsey Adam M Huber Joanne Gillespie David Lovas Elizabeth Stringer Source Type: research
