Psychosocial Support for Refugee Children in a Multi-Layered Crisis : A Mixed-Methods Case Study in Lebanon

The multi-layered crisis in Lebanon, characterised by an economic collapse, the influx of Syrian refugees, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port Blast, has significantly affected the psychosocial well-being of Syrian refugee children in Beirut. This mixed-methods longitudinal case study investigated the stress factors impacting these children and analysed their improvements in psychosocial well-being after participating in an eight-session, group-based trauma-focused psychosocial support (PSS) program.

Do young people get the mental healthcare they need? : Trajectories of depressive symptoms, correlates and care pathways in a clinical sample of young people reaching the upper age limit of their CAMHS.

Identifying young service users whose depressive symptoms persist into adulthood is crucial to avert potential difficulties they may face when transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare Services (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Healthcare Services (AMHS). As depressive symptoms are diverse in severity and stability, it is important to objectively identify those who require continued support.

Global prevalence and psychological impact of bullying among children and adolescents : a meta-analysis

Objective

Bullying is a significant public health concern with negative consequences. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to estimate the pooled prevalence and psychological impact of bullying among children and adolescents.

Methods

Preventing suicide with Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youths (SAFETY) : a randomised feasibility trial

Background Suicide attempts are common in youth and have potentially lethal outcomes. Effective treatments targeting suicide attempts are scarce.

Objective To assess the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a family-based cognitive behavioural treatment relative to an active control for youth with suicidal behaviour.

Building toward a text-based intervention for parents of suicidal adolescents seeking emergency department care : A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The growing demand for emergency department (ED) care for suicidal ideation and attempts in adolescents calls for effective interventions preventing post-ED recurrence of suicidal crises. Parents are tasked with implementing postdischarge suicide prevention recommendations, often with little support. To address this need, this study examined a parent-facing texting intervention targeting parental engagement in suicide prevention activities to lower youth suicide risk after discharge.

 

Safety Planning Interventions for Suicide Prevention in Children and Adolescents : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Importance  Suicide ideation and suicide-related behavior (eg, suicide attempts) are increasingly prevalent among adolescents. Evidence supports safety planning interventions for adults at risk for suicide; the effectiveness for adolescents is unknown.

 

Objective  To evaluate the effectiveness of safety planning as a standalone intervention for adolescents with suicide ideation and/or suicide-related behavior.

 

Reporting and Representation of Race and Ethnicity in Clinical Trials of Pharmacotherapy for Mental Disorders : A Meta-Analysis

Importance  Representation of race and ethnicity in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is critical for understanding treatment efficacy across populations with different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Objective  To examine race and ethnicity representation and reporting across RCTs of pharmacotherapies for mental disorders.

Does war moderate the association between mental wellbeing and its predictors among children? A multi-country cross-sectional study

Background
This study explores how war or conflict influences the established predictors of mental well-being among children, addressing a significant gap in current research.

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