Academic Publications
Academic Publications
Preventing and Treating Depression in Children and Youth
November 11th, 2004 Summary:
Depression is relatively common, affecting over 35,000 children in BC. Children with depression feel sadness or irritability, lose pleasure in normal activities, and experience other symptoms that cause significant distress and impairment at home, at school or in the community.
Early Psychosis: A Review of the Treatment Literature
October 11th, 2004Psychosis is a serious public health issue that can lead to severe long-term disability. A new paradigm has emerged in the past decade that aims to decrease the pain and risks associated with psychosis and optimize the chances of a successful recovery.
Preventing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Youth
September 11th, 2004Summary:
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in children. Over 64,000 children in BC are affected. These disorders are characterized by excessive worry that interferes with healthy development and that causes distress and impairment at home, at school and in the community.
Preventing and Treating Conduct Disorder in Children and Youth
August 11th, 2004Summary:
Conduct disorder (or severe antisocial behaviour) affects over 40,000 children in BC. This systematic review outlines the best currently available approaches for children with conduct disorder.
How Important Is Permanency Planning for Children? Considerations for Pediatricians involved in Child Protection
January 11th, 2004Charlotte Waddell, Harriet MacMillan, and Anna Marie Pietrantonio. (2004). How important is permanency planning for children? Considerations for pediatricians involved in child protection. Journal of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics, 25(4).