The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter articles from February 2005

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter archives from February 2005

Treating young children exposed to violence and trauma.(Expert Speaks Out)
February 1, 2005... While children of all ages are affected by exposure to violence and trauma, much less is known about the consequences of exposure for infants and toddlers, especially long-term outcomes. In fact, many people assume that very young children are...

The obesity epidemic--tackling the physical and psychological impact.(Obesity in Children and Adolescents)
February 1, 2005... Childhood obesity is a troubling trend with no signs of slowing. As a key health issue, it has generated much concern and an equal measure of theorizing, regarding both its causes and its potential cures. In a 2004 review looking at the...

Keep your eye on ... online tool fights underage drinking.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... In a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) -funded study, results indicated that lifetime alcohol dependence decreased steeply as a function of increasing age at onset of drinking. For example, more than 40% of respondents...

Keep your eye on ... harsh parenting could lead to more adolescent violence.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... An independent 13-member National Institutes of Health (NIH) panel report suggests that a parenting approach emphasizing consistent discipline and supportiveness could mediate violent behavior among adolescents, especially boys. However, an...

Keep your eye on ... imaginary friends persist with school-age children.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A study published in the journal Developmental Psychology counters the traditional view that children give up imaginary friends once they begin school, and that such pretend-play is a sign of immature thinking or maladjustment. The study looked...

Nicotine might improve cognitive/behavioral inhibition in teens with ADHD.(What's new in research: focus on nicotine)
February 1, 2005... In a pilot study published in Psychopharmacology, researchers explored the possible links between cigarette smoking and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Their findings suggest that nicotine has positive effects on...

Smoking habits shown in movies may lead to higher risk in adolescents.(What's new in research: focus on nicotine)
February 1, 2005... Images of favorite movie stars smoking on screen may strongly increase the likelihood that teenage girls will begin to smoke, according to a study published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Public Health. According to...

College students susceptible to tobacco industry marketing.(What's new in research: focus on nicotine)
February 1, 2005... A study published in the American Journal of Public Health indicates that a significant number of college students are exposed to tobacco industry marketing at campus social events or at bars and nightclubs. Results suggest that such...

Bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.(Editor's Commentary)(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... Is there is an epidemic of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents in the US? While good, population-based statistics that document the prevalence of pediatric bipolar disorder are lacking, every child mental health professional confronts...

Obesity and your child: know the facts.
February 1, 2005... * In 1999, 13% of children aged 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in the United States were overweight. This prevalence has nearly tripled for adolescents in the past 2 decades. * Risk factors for heart disease, such...