Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer, Anne Kaman, Michael Erhart, Janine Devine, Robert Schlack, Christiane Otto
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health and health-related quality of life of children and adolescents in Germany. Over two-thirds of the participants reported being highly burdened by the pandemic, with those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with migration backgrounds, and limited living spaces being significantly more affected.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Jinan Zeidan, Eric Fombonne, Julie Scorah, Alaa Ibrahim, Maureen S. Durkin, Shekhar Saxena, Afiqah Yusuf, Andy Shih, Mayada Elsabbagh
Summary: This article reviews the prevalence of autism worldwide, considering the impact of geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors on prevalence estimates. Approximately 1/100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder around the world. Prevalence estimates increased over time and varied greatly within and across sociodemographic groups. These findings reflect changes in the definition of autism and differences in the methodology and contexts of prevalence studies.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Urvashi Panchal, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Macarena Franco, Carmen Moreno, Mara Parellada, Celso Arango, Paolo Fusar-Poli
Summary: This study reviews the existing literature on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the mental health of children and adolescents. The findings show that anxiety and depression symptoms are common, and children and adolescents frequently experience irritability and anger. Special needs, pre-existing mental disorders, and excessive media exposure are significant risk factors for anxiety, while good parent-child communication can be protective.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Katherine Tombeau Cost, Jennifer Crosbie, Evdokia Anagnostou, Catherine S. Birken, Alice Charach, Suneeta Monga, Elizabeth Kelley, Rob Nicolson, Jonathon L. Maguire, Christie L. Burton, Russell J. Schachar, Paul D. Arnold, Daphne J. Korczak
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on child/adolescent mental health, finding that most children/adolescents experienced deterioration across various domains, with those with pre-existing psychiatric diagnoses experiencing more severe deterioration. Increased stress from social isolation was associated with deterioration, while economic concerns were linked to improvement in certain mental health domains. Enhancing social interactions for children/adolescents will be crucial in mitigating the effects of current and future waves of COVID-19.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Claudia Calvano, Lara Engelke, Jessica Di Bella, Jana Kindermann, Babette Renneberg, Sibylle M. Winter
Summary: This study surveyed 1024 parents of underage children in Germany, finding that parental stress increased during the pandemic, and some families reported higher occurrences of children witnessing domestic violence and verbal emotional abuse.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Simon M. Bury, Rachel Jellett, Jennifer R. Spoor, Darren Hedley
Summary: There has been a recent shift from person-first to identity-first language in describing autism. Australian adults diagnosed with autism rated and ranked autism-related terms, with "person on the autism spectrum" being the most preferred term. The study revealed that autism is seen as a part of individual identity, highlighting the importance of rejecting stigmatizing and medicalized language while promoting diversity.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Winnie W. Y. Tso, Rosa S. Wong, Keith T. S. Tung, Nirmala Rao, King Wa Fu, Jason C. S. Yam, Gilbert T. Chua, Eric Y. H. Chen, Tatia M. C. Lee, Sherry K. W. Chan, Wilfred H. S. Wong, Xiaoli Xiong, Celine S. Chui, Xue Li, Kirstie Wong, Cynthia Leung, Sandra K. M. Tsang, Godfrey C. F. Chan, Paul K. H. Tam, Ko Ling Chan, Mike Y. W. Kwan, Marco H. K. Ho, Chun Bong Chow, Ian C. K. Wong, Patrick Lp
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the psychosocial wellbeing of children, especially those with special educational needs, chronic diseases, mothers with mental illness, single-parent families, and low-income families. Delayed bedtime, inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, and excessive use of electronic devices are associated with higher parental stress and more psychosocial problems among young children.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lisa B. Thorell, Charlotte Skoglund, Almudena Gimenez de la Pena, Dieter Baeyens, Anselm B. M. Fuermaier, Madeleine J. Groom, Irene C. Mammarella, Saskia van der Oord, Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker, Marjolein Luman, Debora Marques de Miranda, Angela F. Y. Siu, Ricarda Steinmayr, Iman Idrees, Lorrayne Stephane Soares, Matilda Sorlin, Juan Luis Luque, Ughetta M. Moscardino, Maja Roch, Giulia Crisci, Hanna Christiansen
Summary: This study examined parental experiences of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, finding that many parents reported negative effects such as stress, worry, social isolation, and domestic conflict, with some indicating increased alcohol/drug use. Negative experiences were more common in families with a child with a mental health condition, but differences between countries and families were generally small.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
E. M. Westrupp, C. Bennett, T. Berkowitz, G. J. Youssef, J. W. Toumbourou, R. Tucker, F. J. Andrews, S. Evans, S. J. Teague, G. C. Karantzas, G. M. Melvin, C. Olsson, J. A. Macdonald, C. J. Greenwood, A. Mikocka-Walus, D. Hutchinson, M. Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M. A. Stokes, L. Olive, A. G. Wood, J. A. McGillivray, E. Sciberras
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of the population, including parents and children. During the pandemic period, parents reported higher rates of depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as increased irritability and alcohol consumption. Younger parent age, financial deprivation, pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, COVID-19 stressors, and housing dissatisfaction were associated with poorer parent and child functioning and strained family relationships.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Bruce J. Ellis, Laura S. Abrams, Ann S. Masten, Robert J. Sternberg, Nim Tottenham, Willem E. Frankenhuis
Summary: This article discusses hidden talents that children growing up in harsh environments may develop, which enable them to solve problems effectively. The author proposes that stress-adapted skills represent a form of adaptive intelligence that allows individuals to function well in challenging and unpredictable environments. The article explores the applications of this perspective in education, social services, and juvenile justice sectors, and compares it with contemporary resilience models. The conclusion highlights the potential of the hidden talents approach to research in understanding and addressing developmental adaptations to childhood adversity.
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer, Anne Kaman, Michael Erhart, Christiane Otto, Janine Devine, Constanze Loeffler, Klaus Hurrelmann, Monika Bullinger, Claus Barkmann, Nico A. Siegel, Anja M. Simon, Lothar H. Wieler, Robert Schlack, Heike Hoelling
Summary: The German COPSY study is a longitudinal study that examines the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents. The study found that during the pandemic, the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents decreased, and there was an increase in emotional problems, peer-related mental health problems, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and psychosomatic complaints. Socially disadvantaged children and children of mentally burdened parents were more at risk of impaired mental health, while female gender and older age were associated with fewer mental health problems. A positive family climate and social support supported the mental health of children and adolescents during the pandemic.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Jad A. Elharake, Faris Akbar, Amyn A. Malik, Walter Gilliam, Saad B. Omer
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of children and college students, leading to increased anxiety, depression, fatigue, and distress. Factors such as living in rural areas, low family socioeconomic status, and having a connection to healthcare workers have been associated with worse mental health outcomes. Future strategies should prioritize social contacts to support students at higher risk of social isolation during the pandemic.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Elizabeth Pellicano, Jacquiline den Houting
Summary: This review focuses on the challenges that the conventional medical paradigm of child psychiatry faces, emphasizing on deficits, individual rather than broader context, and a narrow perspective. It also explores how elements of the neurodiversity paradigm can potentially overcome the limitations of the medical model in autism research.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Fenghua Li, Yonghua Cui, Ying Li, Lanting Guo, Xiaoyan Ke, Jing Liu, Xuerong Luo, Yi Zheng, James F. Leckman
Summary: This study is the largest national-scale psychiatric epidemiological survey of children and adolescents in China, revealing a high prevalence of any psychiatric disorder. Significant differences in prevalence were observed based on gender, age, and region, with comorbidity between different disorders.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sophie H. Li, Joanne R. Beames, Jill M. Newby, Kate Maston, Helen Christensen, Aliza Werner-Seidler
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives and mental health of Australian adolescents, with most experiencing a deterioration in mental health and negative effects on learning, friendships, and family relationships. Some adolescents, especially those with a history of depression and/or anxiety, experienced more severe effects on mental health.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Laura Kauhanen, Wan Mohd Azam Wan Mohd Yunus, Lotta Lempinen, Kirsi Peltonen, David Gyllenberg, Kaisa Mishina, Sonja Gilbert, Kalpana Bastola, June S. L. Brown, Andre Sourander
Summary: This systematic review examines the global evidence of mental health changes in children and young people before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal a longitudinal deterioration in the mental health of adolescents and young people, including increased depression, anxiety, and psychological distress. Negative affect, mental well-being, and loneliness also worsened during the pandemic.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Berhe W. Sahle, Nicola J. Reavley, Wenjing Li, Amy J. Morgan, Marie Bee Hui Yap, Andrea Reupert, Anthony F. Jorm
Summary: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are consistently associated with a two-fold increased risk of common mental disorders and suicidality. Gender or age of exposure to ACEs did not significantly impact these associations. Well-designed cohort studies and interventions to prevent or reduce the impact of ACEs should be global research priorities in addressing mental health issues.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Emma Sciberras, Pooja Patel, Mark A. Stokes, David Coghill, Christel M. Middeldorp, Mark A. Bellgrove, Stephen P. Becker, Daryl Efron, Argyris Stringaris, Stephen V. Faraone, Susannah T. Bellows, Jon Quach, Tobias Banaschewski, Jane McGillivray, Delyse Hutchinson, Tim J. Silk, Glenn Melvin, Amanda G. Wood, Anna Jackson, George Loram, Lidia Engel, Alicia Montgomery, Elizabeth Westrupp
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 restrictions had negative impacts on children with ADHD, leading to reduced physical activity and outdoor time, decreased enjoyment in activities, and increased screen time and negative emotions. However, some parents reported positive changes in their children, such as increased family time during this period.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Linda Larsen, Maren Sand Helland, Tonje Holt
Summary: This study investigated the effects of COVID-19 on children's emotional and worry reactions, finding that family stress and instability had the strongest impact on children's emotions. Results showed significant associations between COVID-19 related factors and the three outcomes, with older children being more negatively impacted.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Evan Kidd, Rowena Garcia
Summary: A comprehensive theory of child language acquisition requires representative evidence from the world's diverse languages, but many languages are disappearing rapidly. The study analyzed 45 years of research from four major journals in child language acquisition, and found that only around 1.5% of the world's languages were represented. The majority of articles focused on English and other well-studied Indo-European languages, with limited research on non-Indo-European languages. The research was predominantly conducted in the Global North, and more efforts are needed to include languages from other regions.
