A5007679634- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Infant Health and Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Child Therapy and Development
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Families in Therapy and Culture
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Roozbeh Hospital
2016-2025
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2016-2025
Institute for Cognitive Science Studies
2020
University of Tehran
2010-2017
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2010
The validity and reliability of a Persian version the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders Schizophrenia-Present Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL-P) was evaluated. K-SADS-PL-P administered to 102 inpatients (mean age = 15.3 yrs, SD 1.81) in child adolescent psychiatric ward. psychometric properties were evaluated comparison results clinical diagnosis. showed good-to-excellent concurrent diagnosing current major disorders. Test-retest reliabilities most diagnoses also good excellent. K-SADS-PL...
Objective To examine the accuracy of general practitioners (GPs) in identifying children with probable mental health problems, and to determine which factors are associated accuracy. Method This study is a secondary analysis baseline data from trial involving 1051 aged 5-15 years their parents, recruited 40 GP practices participating collaborative care network. ‘Probable problem’ was defined by positive result on Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). At visit, GPs, unaware SDQ ratings,...
Objective: To assess the pattern of substance use disorder (SUD) in adolescents with and without history attention - deficit / hyperactivity (ADHD) using an Iranian sample context a cultural background drug availability is differing from Western countries. Method: In this case- control study, participants were interviewed by child psychiatrist measures included: kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorder Schizophrenia school age children (K-SADS), Opium Treatment Index (OTI) Global Assessment...
Purpose Accumulating evidence highlights the importance of microbiota-directed intervention in neuropsychiatric disorders. This study aims to investigate effects probiotic supplements as an adjunct therapy combination with Ritalin children attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Design/methodology/approach Children ADHD, aged 6–12 years, who had intelligent quotient ≥70 were enrolled study. Participants randomly assigned either group that received probiotics or placebo addition...
Abstract Objective The main aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy reboxetine, a specific noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor, in adults with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods In double blind placebo‐controlled clinical trial, 8 mg/day reboxetine (twice daily) was compared placebo 40 diagnosed ADHD during 6 weeks. measures were Conners' Adult Rating Scale‐Self‐Report, Screening Version (CAARS‐S, SV), Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scales, Clinical Global...
This study compared clinical characteristics, concurrent disorders, level of function, and quality life in adults with bipolar (BD) or major depressive disorder (MDD) those with/without adult attention defici1t hyperactivity (AADHD).The participants were recruited among inpatients outpatients MDD BD their current partial remission a psychiatric hospital. They evaluated using the interview for ADHD (DIVA-5), Conners' Adult Rating Scales-Self-Report-Screening Version (CAARS-SR-SV), Structured...
Objective: To assess the impact on knowledge and attitudes of a tailored educational intervention depression using modified version Prochaska stages change model, compared with standard continuing medical education, for general practitioners (GPs) in primary care Iran. Method: Using randomized controlled trial, total 192 GPs were evenly to or control arm. The topic was depressive disorders. participants divided small large groups, depending their initial stage change. GPs' skills regarding...
Object Meningomyelocele (MMC) is a common central nervous system birth defect. As one of many problems facing patients with MMC, learning disabilities are often overlooked. The aim this study was to evaluate IQs in group children MMCs and determine if correlation exists between intelligence level the presence an MMC and/or its complications. Methods A case–control conducted at Children’s Hospital Medical Center Tehran, Iran, from December 2004 through 2005. patient included 50 5 12 years age...
Background and objective The Strange Stories test is one of the most commonly used tests to evaluate advanced “theory mind,” i.e. attribution mental states. Normative data psychometric properties a new Farsi translation this were evaluated in large community‐based sample Iranian school‐aged children. Methods: Through randomized cluster sampling, 398 children aged 9–11 years studying at 20 elementary schools recruited from 4 central regions Tehran, Iran. mean age students was 9.96 (SD =...
Objectives: This study evaluated the psychometrics of Farsi translation diagnostic interview for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults (DIVA-5) based on DSM-5 criteria. Methods: Referrals to a psychiatric outpatient clinic (N = 120, 61.7% males, mean age 34.35 ± 9.84 years) presenting an adult ADHD (AADHD) diagnosis, were using structured clinical interviews (SCID-5 & SCID-5-PD) and DIVA-5. The participants completed Conner's Adult Rating Scale-Self Report-Screening...
The main aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and tolerability reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, in children adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Twenty adolescents, aged 6-16 (mean, 10.29; standard deviation, SD = 2.72) years, diagnosed ADHD were enrolled 6-week open-label trial. Assessments included Rating Scale (home version) Conners' Parent Scale-Revised, Short Version [CPRS-R (S)]. dose reboxetine between 3 6 mg/day...