This section of the site contains selected open access papers from our journals:
Use the links above to access the index of JCPP and CAMH.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and white matter microstructure: The importance of dimensional analyses and sex differences
Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – “Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) has substantial heterogeneity in clinical presentation. A potentially important clue may be variation in brain microstructure. Using fractional anisotropy (FA), previous studies have produced equivocal results in relation to ADHD. This may be due to insufficient consideration of possible sex differences and ADHD’s multi-componential nature”. Scott A. Jones et al.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 63, Issue 11, November 2022
Editorial: Accelerated epigenetic ageing as a consequence of early environmental adversity by Barbara Franke
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Associations between dimensions of mental health literacy and adolescent help-seeking intentions
Open Access paper from the CAMH journal – “This study examines associations between dimensions of mental health literacy (MHL) and formal and informal help-seeking intentions among adolescents. It also investigates whether informal help-seeking mediates the association between dimensions of MHL and formal help-seeking, and whether these associations are moderated by gender”. Claire Goodfellow (pic) et al.
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Review: School-based mental health literacy interventions to promote help-seeking – a systematic review
Open Access paper from the CAMH journal – “The aim of this review is to identify and synthesise evidence on the effectiveness of school-based mental health literacy interventions in improving help-seeking outcomes”. Karen Kei Yan Ma et al.
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The relationship between perceived income inequality, adverse mental health and interpersonal difficulties in UK adolescents
Open Access paper from the JCPP – “The salience of economic inequalities in proximal social environments (e.g. among friends) in early adolescence could further amplify the negative effects of economic disadvantage on mental health and behavioural difficulties during this period”. Blanca Piera Pi-Sunyer et al.
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Anti-Bullying Week 2022: A Priority for All
This Anti-Bullying Week (14 – 18 November), we have gathered a range of FREE learning resources from leading academics, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness of the impact of bullying on child and adolescent mental health. We encourage you to share with your networks.
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Annual Research Review: Emergence of problem gambling from childhood to emerging adulthood: a systematic review
Paper from the JCPP – “The risk for problematic gambling and associated high-risk behaviors is elevated during adolescence and emerging adulthood”. Jérémie Richard (pic) and Serena M. King.
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Suicidal Ideation During Adolescence: Genetic Liability & Negative Life Events
In this podcast, we talk to Dr. Séverine Lannoy about her recent JCPP paper ‘Suicidal ideation during adolescence: The roles of aggregate genetic liability for suicide attempts and negative life events in the past year’, published in the JCPP Special Issue 2022.
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Editorial Perspective: Medical body modification in youth with gender dysphoria or body dysmorphic disorder – is current practice coherent and evidence-based?
Open Access paper from the JCPP – “In recent decades, there has been a steady increase in the number of people, including adolescents, undergoing medical body modification (MBM) to alter their physically healthy bodies in invasive and nearly irreversible ways through medical treatment (e.g. surgery)”. Gregor Kohls (pic), and Veit Roessner
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ACAMH Awards 2022 Results
Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the ACAMH Awards 2022.
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