Academic Publications
Academic Publications
Preventing and Treating Childhood Sexual Abuse
December 11th, 2006Children who have been sexually abused constitute a heterogeneous group with diverse experiences and outcomes. Experiences of childhood sexual abuse are associated with as many as 60 different negative outcomes best addressed by preventing abuse.
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in Children
October 11th, 2006Developmental disabilities are conditions affecting a range of social and cognitive functions, including communications, learning, and interpreting and responding to social cues.
Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Children’s Mental Health
December 11th, 2005Research 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.”
Preventing and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Youth
November 11th, 2005Obsessive-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.
Preventing and Treating Eating Disorders in Children and Youth
October 11th, 2005Eating 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.