Academic Publications

Academic Publications

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in Children

October 11th, 2006

Developmental disabilities are conditions affecting a range of social and cognitive functions, including communications, learning, and interpreting and responding to social cues.

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Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Children’s Mental Health

December 11th, 2005

Research evidence in children’s mental health is constantly evolving, as in many fields. The ongoing process of communicating and using the research evidence has been termed “evidence-based practice.”

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Preventing and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Youth

November 11th, 2005

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disruptive and persistent mental disorder affecting as many as 2,000 children in BC. This report outlines the best currently available research evidence on treating childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Preventing and Treating Eating Disorders in Children and Youth

October 11th, 2005

Eating disorders affect approximately 1,000 children in BC and are characterized by distortions in the perception of body shape and weight, coupled with severe disturbances in eating behaviours.

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Preventing Suicide in Youth: Taking Action with Imperfect Knowledge

September 11th, 2005

Suicide is a serious public health issue. It continues to be the second leading cause of death among BC youth aged 15 to 24 years.

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