The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter articles from September 2000

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter archives from September 2000

Teens may need adult involvement to maintain compliance with med routines.
September 1, 2000... Part of the natural course of adolescence involves pushing the envelope of prior behavior. That may mean experimenting with blue hair dye, driving dad's car as fast as it will go, or staying up until all hours on the phone just because you...

Overweight in adolescence leads to low self-esteem, health problems.
September 1, 2000... While many normal-weight adolescents strive to be thinner, an increasing segment of the pediatric population is becoming heavier. National survey data indicate that approximately 22 percent of children and adolescents are overweight[1]. The...

... childhood anxiety research.
September 1, 2000... Despite their widespread prevalence, childhood anxiety disorders remain vastly underdiagnosed, undertreated and understudied, according to a monograph resulting from an expert conference cosponsored by the Anxiety Disorders Association of...

... teen risk behaviors.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... The 1999 youth risk survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Adolescent and School Health, found that more teens are using seat belts and practicing safe sex. Here's a look at other changes since 1991....

Study finds ADHD valid diagnosis for girls.(attention deficit/ hyperactivity-disorder ()
September 1, 2000... Because ADHD is more common among boys than girls, some have questioned the validity of diagnosing ADHD in girls. Recently published research has provided more evidence that attention deficit/ hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is a valid...

Asthma causes little psychological effect.
September 1, 2000... Mild to moderate asthma has modest effects on daily life of young children affected with the disease, but does not appear to create increased psychological problems, say researchers. Investigators with Childhood Asthma Management Program...

Children's well-being 11 years after Chornobyl.
September 1, 2000... The psychological effects of technological disasters have rarely been studied in children. The aftermath of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear power plant disaster presented an opportunity. In 1997, researchers evaluated 30010-to 12-year-old...

The time is right to dispel myths about ADHD.(Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder )
September 1, 2000... Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is neither a new nor rare condition confronting children and those who teach, treat or love them. However, the disorder has recently attracted considerable attention as its prevalence and...

What to do if you suspect your child may have an anxiety disorder.
September 1, 2000... If you suspect or are told your child has an anxiety disorder: * Find a treatment provider who is familiar with anxiety disorders and their treatment in children (child psychiatrist, child psychologist or social worker). Sources of...

Some Facts About Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
September 1, 2000... * Anxiety disorders, while the most common mental disorders in youth, remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. * Anxiety disorders are the most commonly occurring mental disorders in youth, with about 13% of youth aged 9-17 suffering from...