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Galanter, Cathryn A.; Hundt, Stephanie R.; Goyal, Parag; Le, Jenna; Fisher, Prudence W. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2012
Objective: The "DSM-IV-TR "criteria for a manic episode and bipolar disorder (BD) were developed for adults but are used for children. The manner in which clinicians and researchers interpret these criteria may have contributed to the increase in BD diagnoses given to youth. Research interviews are designed to improve diagnostic reliability and…
Descriptors: Criteria, Psychiatry, Adolescents, Scoring
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Salomonsen-Sautel, Stacy; Sakai, Joseph T.; Thurstone, Christian; Corley, Robin; Hopfer, Christian – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2012
Objective: To assess the prevalence and frequency of medical marijuana diversion and use among adolescents in substance abuse treatment and to identify factors related to their medical marijuana use. Method: This study calculated the prevalence and frequency of diverted medical marijuana use among adolescents (n = 164), ages 14-18 years (mean age…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Marijuana, Incidence, Adolescents
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Olfson, Mark; Crystal, Stephen; Huang, Cecilia; Gerhard, Tobias – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2010
Objective: This study describes recent trends and patterns in antipsychotic treatment of privately insured children aged 2 through 5 years. Method: A trend analysis is presented of antipsychotic medication use (1999-2001 versus 2007) stratified by patient characteristics. Data are analyzed from a large administrative database of privately insured…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Health Services, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Storch, Eric A.; Merlo, Lisa J.; Larson, Michael J.; Geffken, Gary R.; Lehmkuh, Heather D.; Jacob, Marni L.; Murphy, Tanya K.; Goodman, Wayne K. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2008
A chronic psychiatric condition among children and adolescents of concern is obsessive-compulsive disorder, which involves comorbid conditions. The impact of a range of comorbid illnesses on cognitive-behavioral therapy response and remission rates was conducted, with results revealing a negative impact on treatment response.
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Keenan, Kate; Wakschlag, Lauren S.; Danis, Barbara; Hill, Carri; Humphries, Marisha; Duax, Jeanne; Donald, Radiah – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007
Objective: To test the reliability and validity of DSM-IV oppositional defiant and conduct disorders (ODD and CD) and symptoms using the Kiddie Disruptive Behavior Disorders Schedule and generate data on the manifestation of symptoms of ODD and CD in 3- to 5-year-old children. Method: One hundred twenty-three consecutive referrals to a child and…
Descriptors: Psychiatry, Psychopathology, Test Validity, Preschool Children
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Odgers, Candice L.; Milne, Barry J.; Caspi, Avshalom; Crump, Raewyn; Poulton, Richie; Moffitt, Terrie E. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007
Objective: Many children with conduct disorder develop life-course persistent antisocial behavior; however, other children exhibit childhood-limited or adolescence-limited conduct disorder symptoms and escape poor adult outcomes. Prospective prediction of long-term prognosis in pediatric and adolescent clinical settings is difficult. Improved…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Mental Disorders, Alcohol Abuse, Prediction