A5101944262- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- dental development and anomalies
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
University of Alberta
2002-2020
Institute of Health Economics
2010-2020
Alberta Health Services
1985-2020
Jacobs (Canada)
2020
University of California, Davis
2020
Flinders University
2007-2008
Alberta Health
1975-2000
University of Calgary
1971-1999
Mental Health Services
1988-1992
FrontLine Service
1989
Many studies have used retrospective reports to assess the long-term consequences of early life stress. However, current individual characteristics and experiences may bias recall these reports. In particular, depressed mood increase likelihood negative experiences. The aim study was whether specific factors are associated with consistency in reporting childhood adverse experiences.The sample comprised 7466 adults from Canada's National Population Health Survey who had reported on seven...
The records of 837 major league baseball players were examined in order to determine whether the Little League age eligibility criterion, based on month birth, affected participation rate at professional level. results indicated that more likely have been born first months year, if year corresponded one used for (i.e., beginning August and ending July). A reanalysis data presented literature (which suggested no effect) produced a similar result. These are interpreted terms relative effect....
Abstract A recent paper has demonstrated a relationship between suicide during the teen years and age, relative to one's classmates, at which these individuals entered school. This represents latest, perhaps most important, of series studies that have focused on effects grouping children by age entry into particular activities. phenomenon, known as effect, is strikingly evident in activities are competitive where performance highly correlated with level maturity. To date, research reported...
Objective: About one-third of the annual $51 billion cost mental illnesses is related to productivity losses. However, few studies have examined association treatment and productivity. The purpose our research examine depression its work Methods: Our analyses used data from 2737 adults aged between 18 65 years who participated in a large-scale community survey employed recently people Alberta. Using World Health Organization's Work Performance Questionnaire, variable was created capture high...
AbstractObjective:There is a need for the routine monitoring of treated attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) timely policy making. The objective to report and assess over decade prevalence incidence diagnosed ADHD in Canada.Methods:Administrative linked patient data from provinces Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia were obtained same sources as Canadian Chronic Diseases Surveillance Systems primary physician diagnosis (ICD-9 ICD-10 codes: 314, F90.x) consultations outpatient...
To determine whether youth in Alberta who had completed suicide were more likely to be younger than their classmates on entering grade 1 (that is, showed a relative age effect).Records obtained for all deaths by individuals under the of 20 years during 1979-1992. The each these persons was determined comparing his or her month birth months appropriate school-grade cohort.A disproportionate number subjects born second half "school eligibility year," indicating higher probability that those...
The association between pathological gambling and attempted suicide was examined using data from a prevalence study conducted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. sample size 7,214, the questionnaire Diagnostic Interview Schedule, diagnoses were made on lifetime basis according to DSM‐III criteria. Logistic regression analysis performed, with as dependent variable. odds ratio for statistically significant (odds = 4.91; 95% confidence interval [1.41,17.1]) when major depression only comorbid mental...
Objective: To examine the association between pathological gambling (PG) and attempted suicide in a nationally representative sample of Canadians. Methods: Data came from Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 1.2, conducted 2002, which 36 984 subjects, aged 15 years or older, were interviewed. Logistic regression was performed with (in past year) as dependent variable. The independent variables PG, major depression, alcohol dependence, drug mental health care year), well range...
Objectives: To compare emergency department (ED) utilization by individuals who present with self‐inflicted injuries control populations. Individuals commonly to the ED, yet little research has been conducted on this population in setting. Methods: had an ED presentation 1995–1996 for a injury were tracked prospectively three four years of follow‐up. This group was matched age and gender two groups: presented asthma other complaints. Data return visits collected from administrative database....
Fifty Canadian children in out-of-home placements under the jurisdiction of a child welfare district office were administered battery psychological assessment instruments. The purpose was to obtain an estimate proportion showing psychopathology. child's social worker's opinion on presence or absence psychopathology and need for mental health services also determined. results showed that 72% thc rated by their workers as displaying emotional disturbance, with 56% recommended counselling....
It has not been made clear whether self-esteem is associated with the severity of suicidal behavior.To test association between responses to a inventory and levels behavior as conceptualized in notion suicide process.Questions on over lifespan (death wishes, ideation, plans, attempts), well inventory, were administered 227 university undergraduates.A negative relationship was found level suicidality self-esteem. As hypothesized, there fewer cases each succeeding seriousness behavior....
<h3>Background</h3> The prevalence of mental disorders is often assessed using survey techniques. Although providing good estimates prevalence, these techniques are time-consuming and expensive. <h3>Objective</h3> To estimate the among children aged 0 to 17 years living in Alberta, Canada, health care administrative data. <h3>Design</h3> This was a cross-sectional study.<i>International Classification Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification</i>chapter 5 diagnostic codes from...
The comorbidity of disorders and chronology first symptoms depression, agoraphobia, panic disorder were investigated. Diagnostic Interview Schedule was administered to 3258 household residents. Strong associations shown among all three disorders. However, the agoraphobia seemed be accounted for by relationship both with depression. mean age at appearance earlier (low teens) than depression or (both about 20). results do not support view that is an integral component but rather it more...
The association of psychiatric disorders (PDs) with other PDs and medical (MDs) has been insufficiently explored in children adolescents.To estimate comorbidity present to determine the service usage PDs.We use administrative health care data describe provided for study children. Psychiatric were classified into following 3 categories: psychosis, emotion, behavior. We used logistic regression assess each category. was determined using chi(2) test analysis. Health by comparing frequency...
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent association between psychiatric disorders and various social problems. Diagnostic Interview Schedule administered a community sample 3258 individuals eight "core" problem behaviours determined. results confirmed findings from many clinical studies that had previously found strong relationship mental illness. However, certain tended be associated with specific In addition, positive number problems exhibited prevalence disorder. These data...
Using official suicide statistics, this study examined rates in Canada over a 25-year span (1956 to 1981) as function of age, gender, and geographical region. The analysis revealed that, for both sexes, the risk among 15-24 year-olds increased at faster rate than any other age group. Male female age-standardized demonstrated an overall increase between 1956 1981. trend males was one continuous increase, whereas reached maximum 1976 then decreased. Regional differences were also apparent....