Depression is common in children and young people, particularly in adolescence and among girls. On average, an episode of depression lasts for about eight months and often occurs alongside non-depressive conditions such as ADHD.
Depression
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Persistent picky eating predicts pervasive developmental disorders in children
Picky eating — characterized by food refusal, unwillingness to try new foods or eating a limited variety of foods — affects 14-50% preschool children and is often considered by clinicians as a normal phase of child development.
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Infants of mothers with eating disorders show neurobehavioural and cognitive defects
Eating disorders can have serious adverse clinical, social and psychological outcomes in affected patients, but whether maternal eating disorders are associated with negative outcomes in newborns is unknown.
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Beat – helping those affected by eating disorder
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity, and is a champion, guide and friend to all affected by these serious mental illnesses.
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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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Expressed emotion varies with eating disorder diagnosis
Unique patterns of expressed emotion characterize communication within families with children affected by eating disorders, according to new research. Researchers across the USA recruited 215 adolescents (aged 12-19 years) with eating disorders and their families, and asked them to complete the Standardized Clinical Family Interview.
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From punk rock to academic heavyweight
While at university Edmund became fascinated by behaviourist approaches to psychology which bring together philosophy, methodology and psychological theory.
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Machine learning approach predicts suicide risk
A study has evaluated the performance of machine learning on routinely collected electronic health records, as a possible approach to accurately screen and detect adolescents at risk of making suicide attempts.
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Violent self-harm may predict subsequent suicide
Researchers in Sweden have found that violent methods of self-harm requiring hospitalization may indicate high risk of future suicide in adolescents and young women.
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PAPYRUS – working for prevention of suicide in young people
Every year many thousands more attempt or contemplate suicide, harm themselves or suffer alone, afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling. PAPYRUS strongly believes that many young suicides are preventable.
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Navigating an unfamiliar world: how parents of young people that self-harm experience support and treatment
Participants described a range of reactions to treatment and support for themselves and the young person. We identified three main themes: attitudes towards the young person, practical aspects of help and the need for parents to be involved.
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