Sentences with phrase «child and adolescent psychiatric»

The DAWBA is a valid hybrid between a structured and a semi-structured interview for the diagnosis of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders according to both the ICD - 10 and DSM - IV [60, 61].

Externalizing behaviors were assessed with the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), one of the most commonly used questionnaires in current child and adolescent psychiatric research [1, 44].

In fact, the criteria for many child and adolescent psychiatric disorders require problem behaviors or feelings to be present for at least a period of weeks or months.

Available studies reported high prevalence rates of aggression, ranging from 0.4 to 2.4 incidents of aggression per day across (forensic) child and adolescent psychiatric units.

A parent - child relationship scale derived from the child and adolescent psychiatric assessment (CAPA).

Following are a few signs which may indicate that a child and adolescent psychiatric evaluation will be useful.

These summaries were used to identify a group of 80 child and adolescent psychiatric patients with an operationally defined depressive syndrome.

It points out that these kinds of problems are among the most common child and adolescent psychiatric disorders and are associated with significant impairment,» Professor Sanders said.

Massage reduces anxiety in child and adolescent psychiatric patients.

Not exact matches

Along with associated symptoms, there are a number of psychiatric disorders that are commonly found in children and adolescents who have been traumatized.

Based on a survey by the Office of National Statistics (UK) from 1999 [1], 5.3 % of all children and adolescents between the ages of 5 — 15 had clinically significant conduct problems, the commonest reason for referral for psychological and psychiatric treatment in childhood [2].

«Closing the children's psychiatric center in West Seneca and merging it with the Buffalo Psychiatric Center is simply not in the best interest of the children and adolescent patients who are treated there,» Gallivan said.

Researchers analyzed peripheral blood mononuclear cells from a total of 18 children and adolescents in three matched groups: bipolar patients, unaffected offspring of bipolar parents and children of parents with no history of psychiatric disorders.

Overall psychiatric drug prescription patterns in children and adolescents Children in the youngest group accounted for the smallest number (0.8 percent) of prescriptions for any psychiatrchildren and adolescents Children in the youngest group accounted for the smallest number (0.8 percent) of prescriptions for any psychiatrChildren in the youngest group accounted for the smallest number (0.8 percent) of prescriptions for any psychiatric drug.

Acknowledging that prescription patterns may have changed since the data was collected, it is important to continue to assess the pattern and distribution of psychiatric medications to children and adolescents in the U.S.»

«Over the last several years, there has been widespread public and professional concern over reports that psychiatric medications are being overprescribed to children and adolescents in the United States,» Ryan Sultan, MD, a child psychiatrist and researcher at CUIMC who led the study.

«Our results show that, at a population level, prescriptions of stimulants and antidepressant medications for children and adolescents do not appear to be prescribed at rates higher than the known rates for psychiatric conditions they are designed to treat,» said Dr. Sultan.

«Our data suggest that college students who misuse prescription stimulant medications are more likely to exhibit clinically relevant psychiatric dysfunction,» says Timothy Wilens, MD, chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and co-director of the MGH Center for Addiction Medicine, corresponding author of the report.

McLean - Franciscan Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program Intensive psychiatric stabilization for children and adolescents ages 3 to 19, located in Brighton, Massachusetts.

Gateway provides a wide array of services to adults, children and families, including around - the - clock psychiatric emergency services, psychiatric medication therapy services, outpatient counseling for individuals and families, specialized residential care for children and adolescents, permanent affordable housing for adults, supervised adult residential services, adult supported housing services, mental health services for adults with persistent mental health issues, a licensed school for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, nationally recognized vocational and occupational rehabilitation services, a therapeutic outdoor recreation program for children and adolescents, a homeless shelter for families and residential substance abuse services, as well as individual and case management services for adults and children.

Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, which opened in 1931, was the nation's first psychiatric hospital devoted exclusively to children and adolescents, and today remains the only such hospital in the region.

Twelve years ago, when McLean recognized an increasing demand for integrated and specialized psychiatric care for young people, the hospital and the leadership of its child and adolescent services jumped into action and began expanding programs to meet the needs of the community.

In her role at McLean Hospital, she works directly with children, adolescents, and young adults who have neurodevelopmental disorders, sensory processing issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Charlestown and Belmont, MA - Teamsters Local 25 president Sean O'Brien recently presented more than $ 300,000 to local non-profits, including a $ 50,000 donation to McLean Hospital which will be used to continue groundbreaking autism research and support the McLean - Franciscan Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program at Franciscan Children's Hospital, the only Massachusetts inpatient child psychiatric program with a sub-specialty in the treatment of youth with co-occurring autism spectrum disorders in psychiatric crChild and Adolescent Inpatient Program at Franciscan Children's Hospital, the only Massachusetts inpatient child psychiatric program with a sub-specialty in the treatment of youth with co-occurring autism spectrum disorders in psychiatric crchild psychiatric program with a sub-specialty in the treatment of youth with co-occurring autism spectrum disorders in psychiatric crisis.

Association between psychiatric disorders and iron deficiency anemia among children and adolescents: a nationwide population - based study.

Before coming to Butler University, Lori was an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis and earlier on taught children and adolescents with emotional challenges in the upper elementary grades, worked as a school counselor in Indianapolis, was a private practice counselor and co-owner of the Indianapolis Counseling Center, and was a behavioral consultant for Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis on the adolescent psychiatric unit.

Treated children, adolescents, and adults and provided care for patients in psychiatric emergency and outpatient settings.

Treatment of adults, families, children and adolescents with psychiatric and addiction -LSB-...] Continue Reading →

Previous experience in planning, organizing, and implementing treatment activitiesand clinical rehabilitation groups with children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric issues, preferably in an...

with 15 + years of experience in the psychiatric field of nursing, with a focus on admissions the... on the floor experience in child / adolescent psychiatric patient care - Administering medication... Chart medication administration on the MAR and nurses notes, if applicable, and in a timely

HHS provided programs like Crisis Centre, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMH), and provided medical and psychiatric services to citizens of Montgomery County.

Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible for 24 hour on call crisis intervention for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to patients and families Provide clients and family members with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact with family members and encouraged their involvement in patient treatment Performed discharge planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in - patient and out - patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor

My professional experiences include working in a number of clinical settings such as a private residential psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a family and children's services center, a college counseling center, a county mental health center and in a Veterans Administration Medical Center, where I specialized in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and had the honor and privilege of working individually and in groups with veterans from the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Desert Storm.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association public information section National Alliance on Mental Illness National Institute of Mental Health ADHD & Depression medication guides from APA / AACAP National Mental Health Association Nemours Foundation Encyclopedia of mental health information Tests, support groups, and articles on various disorders Psychology Information Online APA's site for monitoring parity issues related to psychiatric care National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens American Psychological Association California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists Parents Helping Parents Autism Speaks Autism Society of America

The SDQ has been shown to be reliable in identifying psychiatric disorders in community samples (Goodman et al., 1999; Koskelainen et al., 2000) and behavioural problems in children and adolescents (Goodman et al., 2003; Hawes & Dadds, 2001).

Her most recent clinical experience was in a psychiatric hospital where she counseled children, adolescents, adults and families for thirteen years.

We offer a wide range of psychiatric, psychotherapeutic and specialized services including: Psychological, psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations Individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults Group therapy for adolescents and adults Child Management Training Psychiatric medication monitoring We also run KIDSGROUPS which is a comprehensive social skills group program designed for children from preschool through middle school.

Tylenda's scholarly work centers on psychological assessment of individuals with intellectual disability (ID), concomitant psychopathology in the DD population, and broader education to the profession and public regarding the psychiatric and psychological challenges of children and adolescents presenting with DD.

I have worked extensively with children and adolescents in outpatient clinics, school based and residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitals.»

Randomized trial of a home - based family intervention for children who have deliberately poisoned themselves.J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry1998 May; 37:512 — 8OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In children and adolescents who have deliberately poisoned themselves, can a home based family intervention by child psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functioChild Adolesc Psychiatry1998 May; 37:512 — 8OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In children and adolescents who have deliberately poisoned themselves, can a home based family intervention by child psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functiochild psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functioning?

Education Medical School - Nova Southeastern University, University of Southern California, Internship in General Psychiatry North Shore University Hospital, Residency in General Psychiatry North Shore University Hospital, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr. McNulty is Board certified and received her psychiatric education from Nova Southeastern University College.

Intellectual disability (ID) affects 143/10 000 children1 and is associated with a range of comorbid health conditions.2 — 4 It is heterogeneous, 5 and clustering of some medical conditions may be associated with particular disorders such as Down syndrome6 or Prader - Willi syndrome.7 While epilepsy and sensory impairments often occur in association with specific syndromes or more severe cognitive impairment, conditions such as fractures or obesity may develop as secondary to medication use, nutritional deficiency or lack of mobility.2 Consequently, children with ID may face greater health challenges than typically developing children and use healthcare systems more frequently.8, 9 Mental health problems are also common in people with ID.10 For instance, in a Canadian adolescent and adult population with ID, a high proportion of hospitalisations was attributed to the presence of psychiatric conditions.11

Main Outcome Measures Common psychiatric disorders were assessed in childhood (ages 9 - 12 years) and adolescence (ages 13 - 16 years) with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment and in young adulthood (ages 19 and 21 years) with the Young Adult Psychiatric Assessment.

He has published on issues relating to psychiatric nosology and the deficits and problems associated with the bio-medical model compared with the more accurate biopsychosocial model in child and adolescent mental health practice.

The Kiddie - Schedule for Affective Disorder and Schizophrenia Epidemiological Version (K - SADS - E) is a semistructured interview scale for the systematic assessment of both past and current episodes of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

After working in several areas of medical care, I settled into thirteen years as a psychiatric nurse attending to the care of children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

BACKGROUND: Quality improvement initiative focused on staff injury reduction on a specialized inpatient psychiatric unit which offers acute stabilization for children and adolescents with complex high - risk behaviors.

The relationship between child sexual abuse and academic achievement in a sample of adolescent psychiatric inpatients.

OBJECTIVE: To utilize quality improvement principles and interventions to reduce staff injuries on a specialized inpatient child / adolescent psychiatric unit.

Child Psychiatric Emergency and Crisis Services at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital provide emergency psychiatric evaluation and crisis stabilization for adolescents and cChildren's Hospital and Bradley Hospital provide emergency psychiatric evaluation and crisis stabilization for adolescents and childrenchildren.