DOI: 10.13056/acamh.31752 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Johnny Felt and Dr. Chad Shenk discuss their co-authored JCPP paper ‘Contamination bias in the estimation of child maltreatment causal effects on adolescent internalizing and externalizing behavior problems’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13990). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Definition of what is meant by the term ‘maltreatment’. What is contamination and why is contamination an issue in the study of child maltreatment? Challenges and limitations o ..read more

TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this podcast explores themes around the topics of self-harm and suicide. In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Miles Reyes and Dr. Apurva Bhatt discuss their co-authored CAMH journal Special Issue paper ‘Breaking the Silence: An Epidemiological Report on Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Mental Health and Suicide (1999–2021)’ (doi.org/10.1111/camh.12708). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. This paper was included in the 2024 CAMH journal Special Issue on ‘Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Child a ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.30348 In this In Conversation podcast, Professor Sophie von Stumm, Anna Brown, and Emily Wood explore child language development with a specific focus on the influence of children’s early life language experiences on their speech development and educational achievement. Sophie, Anna, and Emily are part of the Hungry Mind Lab which studies the causes and consequences of individual differences in cognitive and social emotional development across the life course. Sophie is the Director of the Hungry Mind Lab, Emily is the Project Coordinator, and Anna is a Postdoctoral Resea ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.28979 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Umar Toseeb discusses his JCPP paper ‘Genetic influences on sibling bullying and mental health difficulties’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13956). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Insight into the dataset used in the study (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children). The reason behind the focus on sibling bullying and the prevalence rates of sibling bullying. Sibling bullying and genetic risk for mental health difficulties as additively associat ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.31451 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Fabiano discusses his JCPP Advances Methodological Review ‘How to optimize the systematic review process using AI tools’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12234). Nicholas is a co-first author of the paper, along with Arnav Gupta and Nishaant Bhambra. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: Background into what a systematic review refers to. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How AI is being used in the systematic review process. How widely utilised ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.30278 In this Papers Podcast, Dimitris Tsomokos discusses his JCPP Advances paper ‘Chronotype and depression in adolescence: Results from a UK birth cohort study’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12245). Dimitris is the first author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The bidirectional association between sleep duration and sleep quality and depressive symptoms in adolescence. The reason behind using the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), a large, population-based longitudinal bir ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.28984 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Tom Cawthorne and Professor Roz Shafran discuss their JCPP Advances paper ‘Do single-case experimental designs lead to randomised controlled trials of cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for adolescent anxiety and related disorders recommended in the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines? A systematic review’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12181). There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: How the single-case experimental design (SCED) app ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.30077 In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom, Dr. Holan Liang, Dr. Camilla Babbage, Emma McNally, and Dr. Andrew Curran for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome. Discussion points include: The build-up of momentum and awareness raising around Tics and Tic Disorders. The lack of clear clinical pathways in many parts of the UK for how referrals for Tics and Tourette’s are dealt with. The importance of patient and family voices in service development and the challenges people with Tourette ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.27660 In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Charlotte Hall, Dr. Tammy Hedderly, Joe Kilgariff, and Lisa Rudge for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome. Discussion points include: The prevalence of Tics and Tic Disorders and to what extent are Tics and Tic Disorders still a misunderstood condition. Diagnosis as a gateway to getting support and the difficulty of receiving a diagnosis. The importance of increasing a general understanding of what Tics are. The impact of labelling and the language used ..read more

DOI: 10.13056/acamh.28954 In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Matti Cervin discusses his JCPP paper ‘Efficacy and acceptability of cognitive-behavioral therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: a network meta-analysis’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13934). Matti is the lead author of the paper. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice. Discussion points include: The importance of examining efficacy and acceptability of cognitive-behavioural therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the context of the ..read more