Epidemiology
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #28 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #28 of 60: Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in a national sample: developmental epidemiology
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #32 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #32 of 60: Time trends in adolescent mental health
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #34 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #34 of 60: Annual Research Review: A meta‐analysis of the worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #51 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #51 of 60: Child and adolescent mental disorders: the magnitude of the problem across the globe
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Understanding eating disorder susceptibility requires an integrated sociological, biological and genetic approach
In 2015, Kristen Culbert, Sarah Racine and Kelly Klump compiled a Research Review on the underlying causes of eating disorders for the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Suicide risk in the young: what, how and who to study
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents and occurs at a higher rate in this population than in any other age group.
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Addiction & Substance Use
Irrespective of the age group it is just as important to be aware of what we don’t know as what we can be more confident about. This is particularly true of young people and drug use, as most research investigating prevention and interventions has tended to focus on adult populations.
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ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. People on the autism spectrum may have difficulties with social communication, social interaction and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours, activities or interests.
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ADHD – Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder
ADHD is a behavioural disorder with three key aspects, inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders in children and young people are common and can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. Anxiety disorders can affect family, school and social life, leisure activities and educational achievement and they often occur alongside other mental health problems.
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