Mindfulness‐Based Psychoeducation for Parents of Children With Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Applied Clinical Project
ConclusionsOutcomes were measured using the Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition Short Form (PSI‐4‐SF). Scores on the Total Stress scale decreased significantly after 8 weeks (p = .018); a significant decrease also occurred across two of the three PSI‐4‐SF subscales (Parental Distress and Parent‐Child Dysfunctional Interaction). Recommendations for practice change, suggestions for future clinical inquiry, and project limitations are discussed. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - November 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah B. Anderson, Ann M. Guthery Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Problem Behaviors of Children Adopted From the Former Soviet Union
ConclusionAlthough the magnitude of these effects was small to moderate, a protective family environment may assist in decreasing problem behaviors. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - November 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cheryl B. Robinson, Teena M. McGuinness, Andres Azuero, Leona Pallansch Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Military Deployment and Reintegration: A Systematic Review of Child Coping
ConclusionsThree themes were extracted: A child's coping is influenced by (a) the child's age and development, (b) the mental health and coping of the non‐deployed parent during deployment, and the mental health of both parents during family reintegration, and (c) the pre‐existing resilience/vulnerability, cumulative risks, and resources of the child and family. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - November 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cindy F. Bello‐Utu, Janiece E. DeSocio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Role of Family Phenomena in Children and Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ConclusionsA wide array of family‐related concepts are identified in the literature and represent a multifaceted and dynamic range of family phenomena related to ADHD youth. Four major themes emerged in the literature, including family stress and strain, parenting practices and caregiver health, family relationships, and family processes related to ADHD management. Different cultural and ethnic groups are reflected in the studies, but the majority of participants are self‐identified Caucasian. As a collective, the research findings suggest family‐related phenomena are essential and relevant to the investigation of ch...
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - November 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cynthia P. Paidipati, Janet A. Deatrick Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - November 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

ACAPN News
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Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - October 30, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Edilma L. Yearwood Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Eye on Washington Migrant Children and U.S. Policy in the Twenty‐First Century
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - October 20, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Sally Raphel Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Let Us Respect the Children: The Plight of Unaccompanied Youth
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - October 20, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Edilma L. Yearwood Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Modified CBT for Treatment of OCD in a 7‐Year‐Old Boy With ASD—A Case Report
This report discusses syndromes of OCD and ASD and their overlapping clinical features and etiologies, difficulties in applying CBT in the ASD population, and relevant literature. We present a case report on CBT treatment of a 7‐year‐old boy with ASD and OCD and modifications to CBT that were helpful. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Jacqueline Elliott, Lin Fitzsimons Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Sustaining a Culture of Practice Development in an Acute Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit
ConclusionsA planned, structured, and inclusive practice development program has transformed the nursing culture and vastly improved the care provided to adolescents presenting in acute states of distress to this mental health unit. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalie Vella, Laura Page, Clair Edwards, Timothy Wand Tags: Inpatient Treatment Source Type: research

Latina Adolescent Sleep and Mood: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Pilot Study
ConclusionsInterventions should encourage sleep–mood relationship awareness, and further research should identify significant differences to inform tailored interventions with adolescents. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Garcia, Lei Zhang, Katie Holt, Rachel Hardeman, Barbara Peterson Tags: Research Source Type: research

Why Nurses Must Write About Their Practice
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen R Delaney Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Preferred Health Resources and Use of Social Media to Obtain Health and Depression Information by Adolescent Mothers
ConclusionsAdolescent mothers spend significant time on the Internet including searching for health information. Cell phones are their preferred methods for accessing the Internet, and they use social media. Thus, social media and the Internet are potentially feasible and acceptable vehicles to deliver health interventions to adolescent mothers. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Cynthia Logsdon, Gary Bennett, Rik Crutzen, LuAnn Martin, Diane Eckert, Ashley Robertson, John Myers, Roselyn Tomasulo, Jennifer Gregg, Michael Barone, Tania Lynch, Laura Flamini Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Improving the Culture of Safety on a High‐Acuity Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit by Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction Training of Staff
ConclusionsA brief MBSR training program offered to an interprofessional staff of a high‐acuity inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit was effective in decreasing their stress, increasing their mindfulness, and improving staff and patient safety. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - August 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Ilze S. Hallman, Nancy O'Connor, Susan Hasenau, Stephanie Brady Tags: Original Article Source Type: research