Prevention Column—Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Offers Insight Into Lasting Effects
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Ruth R. “Topsy” Staten Tags: Column Source Type: research

Use of Polypharmacy With Children and Adolescents
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Geraldine S. Pearson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Web‐Based Delivery of a Preventive Parent Training Intervention: A Feasibility Study
ConclusionsOur preliminary findings suggest that Web‐based delivery is a feasible approach to integrating mental health prevention into systems of care. Translating interventions to alternative delivery platforms is promising for nursing to increase access to evidence‐based interventions. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan M. Breitenstein, Deborah Gross Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Pediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: A Review for Nursing Professionals
ConclusionThis article provides an overview of pediatric OCD, including information about clinical presentation, suspected etiology, epidemiology, assessment, and evidence‐based treatment options. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Marni L. Jacob, Eric A. Storch Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Career Mentoring Needs of Youths in Foster Care: Voices for Change
ConclusionCareer mentoring is an affordable and feasible intervention for child welfare agencies. This could lead to more motivated and prepared youth living in foster care for vocational training or higher education. Learning opportunities from a career mentor may be a lifeline for preventing negative psychosocial outcomes for foster youth, reward achievement goals, and improve overall quality of life in emerging adulthood. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela L. Hudson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Adolescent Non‐Suicidal Self‐Injury (NSSI) Interventions
ConclusionsAll treatments studied—developmental group therapy, individual cognitive‐behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy for adolescents—were found to be comparable to the typical treatments offered in the treatment settings where the research was conducted. Additional strategies such as harm reduction have very limited evidence suggesting they may be helpful. A few common interventions including relaxation techniques have extremely limited evidence suggesting they may be perceived as harmful by clients. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Ariel Henrie Gonzales, Linda Bergstrom Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

From the Lab to the Prescription Pad: Genetics, CYP450 Analysis, and Medication Response
ConclusionsThe current trial and error process of choosing medications for child and adolescent psychiatric patients, and the growing trend of polypharmacy, results in poor outcomes and high risk of serious adverse drug reactions. The utilization of knowledge from the field of pharmacogenomics can improve prescribing practices in child and adolescent psychopharmacology management. Psychiatric nurse prescribers can improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions by incorporating information from the study of pharmacogenomics. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Rose Marie Turner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Correlates of Emotional Distress in Out‐of‐Home Youth
ConclusionsFindings from this population‐based school survey of young people reiterate that youth in out‐of‐home placements have higher levels of mental health distress and lower levels of protective factors compared to other youth. These results offer insights for those working with out‐of‐home or precariously housed young people. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Scott Harpin, DenYelle B. Kenyon, Susan Kools, Linda H. Bearinger, Marjorie Ireland Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Gap in Transition Between Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Adult Psychiatry
ConclusionsCooperation, transition planning, and a mutual understanding of care can support young adults in transition from CAP to GenP. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - April 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Eva Lindgren, Siv Söderberg, Lisa Skär Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Introduction to the Special Edition on School & Community Contexts of Youth and Mental Health
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 28, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen R. Delaney Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Corrigendum
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Microaggression
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Edilma L. Yearwood Tags: Culture Bound Source Type: research

Watch What You Cut From Our Children
(Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Sally Raphel Tags: Eye on Washington Source Type: research

Parents‐CARE: A Suicide Prevention Program for Parents of At‐Risk Youth
ConclusionThe Parents‐CARE program was highly attended, and ratings demonstrate that parents were engaged in the program. Ratings show parents found the program both acceptable and relevant. Hence, the program described is promising for clinicians working with at‐risk youth as they seek brief, accessible, and effective interventions that include parents in order to amplify the effects of an individual intervention approach. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Carole Hooven Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

School Difficulties and Co‐Occurring Health Risk Factors: Substance Use, Aggression, Depression, and Suicidal Behaviors
ConclusionsThe findings underscore the importance of developing interventions that incorporate contextual influences and of identifying common adaptable strategies for attenuating co‐occurring health risks for at‐risk youth. (Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing - January 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Elaine Adams Thompson, Cynthia D. Connelly, Deborah Thomas‐Jones, Leona L. Eggert Tags: Original Article Source Type: research