The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter articles from May 2006

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter archives from May 2006

Helping boys cross the communication divide.
May 1, 2006... When my son was born, the first time I held him he returned my gaze and grasped my finger with his hand. It felt like a miracle, yet it's an experience known to millions of parents, signaling that a lifetime of communication between parent and...

Treating inhalant abuse by prevention and raising parental awareness.
May 1, 2006... Inhalants are among the most lethal of substances that can be abused, but they defy categorization within the conventional parameters of addiction and treatment. Maybe that's because these are often ordinary household products not thought of as...

... High suicide attempt rates among Latina adolescents.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... One in five U.S. Latina adolescents has attempted suicide in recent years. Although this is higher than rates among non-Hispanic peers, "the efforts to understand the phenomenon have been hampered by a dearth of solid statistics and research,"...

... Pregnancy as a predictor for STD testing in homeless youth.(Sexually transmitted diseases)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... According to new study results by UCLA researchers, high-risk sexual behavior may not be a predictor of whether homeless youth get tested for sexually transmitted infection (STI). Instead, becoming pregnant or getting someone pregnant was found...

... FDA committee review of ADHD medications.(Food and Drug Administration)(Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee review of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication last month indicating the need for stronger language rather than a 'black box' warning about potential risks has garnered praise...

Attachment-based program improves mother-child relationship.
May 1, 2006... A new attachment-based intervention program may help young drug-dependent mothers decrease their preoccupation with drugs by improving emotional relationships with their children. The new program is based on a recently completed pilot study,...

Parents can deter violent behavior in teens.
May 1, 2006... 0Parental messages encouraging children to resolve conflict without violence may be one of the most important deterrents to violent behavior in children and adolescents. For parents who use corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure, their...

It makes me tired just thinking about it ...(Sleepiness affects Mental health)(Editorial)
May 1, 2006... I may not be completely worthless when I'm sleep deprived, but I know I'm compromised. I've been doing periodic night call since I was a resident--it goes with the job--and to be truthful, I'm not sure whether my functioning at work the next...

Is your son a boy of few words? A checklist for parents.
May 1, 2006... The following three checklists reflect different spheres of communication that shape social development. These checklists are not a substitute for psychological tests and are intended only to help you sort out your concerns. For...