International
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Dr. Cornelius Ani – Deputy Editor in Chief
Dr. Cornelius Ani is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Division of Psychiatry, Imperial College London, and a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the African Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Dr Ani is responsible for the Letters to the Editor section and he contributes editorial expertise in the area of Low and Middle Income Countries, inequalities, and physical health.
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Psychotherapies seem to be especially effective in low- and middle-income countries
Youth psychotherapies appear to be about twice as effective in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries. However, disproportionately little research on youth psychotherapies has been conducted in LMICs; 90% of the world’s youth live in LMICs, but only 5% of randomized controlled trials of youth psychotherapies have been conducted in LMICs to date. Therefore, there is great need for more research on psychotherapies for youth in LMICs and for funding directed to LMIC-based investigators, clinicians, and organizations. We do not know why psychotherapies appear more effective in LMICs, but discovering why could help to identify ways of improving youth psychotherapies worldwide.
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RESEED – the perceived impact of an enhanced usual care model of a novel, teacher-led, task-shifting initiative for child mental health
Video abstract from Setareh Ekhteraei and Choden Dukpa on their co-authored CAMH journal Short Research Article ‘RESEED – the perceived impact of an enhanced usual care model of a novel, teacher-led, task-shifting initiative for child mental health’.
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Bridging the Child Mental Health Care Gap in LMICs: RESEED and Task-shifted, Teacher-led Care
In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Christina Cruz (pic), Dr. Michael Matergia, and Priscilla Giri discuss their co-authored CAMH journal Short Research Article ‘RESEED – the perceived impact of an enhanced usual care model of a novel, teacher-led, task-shifting initiative for child mental health’.
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Pathways from maternal depression to child resilience: Socioeconomic, family, and individual factors in the 2004 Pelotas (Brazil) birth cohort
Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – ‘These findings suggest that cognitive stimulation in early childhood may represent a modifiable protective factor for children exposed to maternal depression and a promising intervention target to promote child resilience in the context of maternal depression exposure.’ Jessica Mayumi Maruyama and Andreas Bauer (pic) et al.
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Research Review: Psychological and psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder in low- and middle-income countries – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Open Access paper from the JCPP – ‘Psychological and psychosocial interventions aimed at addressing depression, anxiety, and PTSD among children and adolescents in LMICs have demonstrated promising results.’ Cansu Alozkan-Sever (pic) et al.
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Creating Hope Through Action – Suicide Prevention, A Priority For All
World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) is a fantastic opportunity to encourage an understanding and increase awareness of suicide prevention and make suicide prevention a priority. We encourage you to explore the learning opportunities available on our website and do please share with your networks and colleagues.
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Editorial Perspective: Adapting western psychological interventions for children and adolescents in LMICs: lessons from Nepal
Open Access paper from the JCPP – ‘The existing literature suggests that the type of intervention delivered, is of less importance than the situating of it within a young person’s community, and that leveraging existing cultural resources for resilience within a community, may ultimately be of more benefit than the translating and delivering western ones.’ Adele Pacini and Prithvi Shrestha
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Short Research Article: RESEED – the perceived impact of an enhanced usual care model of a novel, teacher-led, task-shifting initiative for child mental health
Paper from the CAMH journal – ‘We explore the perceived impact of RESEED (Responding to Students’ Emotions through Education), an abbreviated version of Tealeaf (Teachers Leading the Frontlines). After classroom implementation of tools from a 3-day training on child mental health and cognitive behavioral techniques in Darjeeling, India, 29 teachers participated in focus group discussions (FGDs).’ Setareh Ekhteraei (pic) et al.
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Don’t blame the children: Supporting families with young children
Most research on the relationships between children and their parents focuses on the effects parents and their parenting have on children and their behaviour. However, researchers are more and more recognising and studying the impact that children’s behaviour can have on the wellbeing of their parents, in turn further affecting children’s development. AnaCristina Bedoya (pic), Jill Portnoy Donaghy and Dr. Keri Wong.
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