A5075373758- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Early Childhood Education and Development
Boston Children's Hospital
2016-2023
Harvard University
2018-2023
Vanderbilt University
2014-2016
The current study examined peer victimization and harsh parenting as longitudinal predictors of broadband narrowband cognitions associated with the etiology depression in children adolescents. sample consisted 214 elementary middle school students. At start study, their average age was 12.2 years (SD = 1.0). sex ratio 112 girls to 102 boys. ethnically diverse (58.9% Caucasian, 34.1% African American, 10.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, 5.2% other). Children parents completed measures parenting. two...
Prior research has shown cognitive reactivity to be a diathesis for depression. Seeking evidence the developmental origins of such diatheses, current study examined peer victimization and harsh parenting as correlates in 571 children adolescents (ages 8-13 years). Four major findings emerged. First, new method assessing showed significant reliability demonstrated construct validity vis-à-vis its relation Second, history more severe was significantly related reactivity, with verbal being...
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are prevalent among youth with psychotic disorders (PD) relative to the general population. Recent research now suggests that STBs may present during prodromal phase of disease, or clinical high risk (CHR) state. While this knowledge is important for development suicide prevention strategies in adolescent adult populations, it remains unclear whether extends children at psychosis. The current study an extension previous work assessing across psychosis...
Depression has a significant prospective association with overweight and obese status in children adolescents; however, the mechanisms for or mediators of this relation are unclear. In review, we examine four possible depression to obesity relation: physical activity, binge eating, body dissatisfaction, cortisol levels. Theory evidence between potential mediator discussed first, followed by examination each weight gain, status, obesity. The research examined review suggests that may lead...
Introduction There are unmet mental health needs of depressed adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across the USA. Behavioural technology adequately integrated into clinical care delivery has potential to improve access efficiency. This multisite randomised controlled trial evaluates how a coach-enhanced digital cognitive behavioural intervention (dCBI) enhances usual for AYAs in paediatric practices with minority enriched samples. Methods analysis Participants (n=750) ages 16–22 who meet...
Children with chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, have increased susceptibility to behavioral health concerns. We sought evaluate the feasibility and parental opinion of anxiety screening in pediatric cardiology clinic. The PROMIS Pediatric Anxiety v2.0 Short Form 8a (PA2-S8) questionnaire was administered 48 patients presenting clinic for follow-up care. Parents/caregivers were asked their on survey completed by 47 out participants (median age 13, range 9-17). Fourteen...