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McCormick, Colin R. – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2022
In 2002, Fan and his colleagues developed the Attention Network Test (ANT), a cognitive tool that provides a score for each of the attentional networks (alerting, orienting, and executive functioning). Since publication, this study has been cited over 3,500 times. The authors state one of the indicated uses of this tool is to measure how different…
Descriptors: Life Style, Tests, Scores, Executive Function
Jones, Hendrée E.; Momand, Abdul Subor; Morales, Brian; Browne, Thom; Poliansky, Nicolas; Ruiz, Diego; Aranguren, Mercedez; Sanchez, Silvina; Valeria Fratto, Maria; O'Grady, Kevin E. – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2020
This paper summarizes the development and evaluation of an assessment instrument for children ages 7-12. The CHILD CARRE measure is a semi-structured interview with 7 domains. Children from the USA and Argentina (N = 134) completed baseline and follow-up assessments. Substance use occurred at an average age of 8. Almost 33% of the children were…
Descriptors: Intervention, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Cross Cultural Studies
Sahu, Kamlesh Kumar – Online Submission, 2013
Bipolar disorder is a major mental illness. Inherited treatment of bipolar disorder has been focused on pharmacological treatments. Though, psychosocial variables appear to be important antecedents of bipolar disorder, poor drug compliance, expressed emotion or faulty communication and life events play a vital role in relapse. Conflict is commonly…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Family Relationship, Drug Therapy, Compliance (Psychology)
Evon, Donna M.; Golin, Carol E.; Fried, Michael W.; Keefe, Francis J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: Our goal was to evaluate the existing literature on psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of chronic hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection and antiviral treatment; provide the state of the behavioral science in areas that presently hinder HCV-related health outcomes; and make recommendations for areas in which clinical psychology…
Descriptors: Public Health, Mental Health, Quality of Life, Drinking
Testa, Mark F.; Smith, Brenda – Future of Children, 2009
Evidence linking alcohol and other drug abuse with child maltreatment, particularly neglect, is strong. But does substance abuse cause maltreatment? According to Mark Testa and Brenda Smith, such co-occurring risk factors as parental depression, social isolation, homelessness, or domestic violence may be more directly responsible than substance…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Placement, Homeless People, Child Abuse
White, Helene Raskin, Ed.; Rabiner, David L., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students' alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical issue on college campuses. Leading researchers from multiple…
Descriptors: College Students, Campuses, Intervention, Marijuana
Hatch, Burt; Kadlaskar, Girija; Miller, Meghan – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are neurodevelopmental disorders that emerge in childhood. There is increasing recognition that ADHD and autism frequently co-occur. Yet, questions remain among clinicians regarding the best ways to evaluate and treat co-occurring autism and ADHD. This review outlines issues…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Clinical Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mazur-Mosiewicz, Anna; Pierson, Eric E.; McIntosh, David E. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
The use of psychoactive medications to augment behavioral and psychosocial interventions in schools has significantly increased within the last few decades. Yet, advising, administrating, and supervising the dispensation of medication (including psychostimulants and psychoactive substances) tend to be some of the most risky tasks of school…
Descriptors: Legal Problems, School Nurses, School Psychologists, Guidelines
Myers, Laura L.; Wodarski, John S. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2014
In today's climate, it is becoming increasingly important to provide social work students with practice knowledge on research-supported social work interventions. CSWE has placed greater emphasis on using research-based knowledge to inform and guide social work practice, and the field has recognized the value of adhering to the evidence-based…
Descriptors: Evidence, Best Practices, Social Work, Counselor Training
Floyd, Elizabeth Freeman; McIntosh, David E. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a complex group of neurodevelopmental conditions that develop in early childhood and involve a range of impairments in core areas of social interaction, communication, and restricted behavior and interests. Associated behavioral problems such as tantrums, aggression, and self-injury frequently compound the core…
Descriptors: Autism, Pharmacology, Interpersonal Relationship, Drug Therapy
Thase, Michael E. – Behavior Modification, 2012
By the late 1970s it was clear that cognitive and behavioral therapies were promising alternatives to antidepressant medications for treatment of depressed outpatients. One such model of therapy, Social Skills Training, was developed by Michel Hersen and his colleagues specifically for treatment of depressed women. Professor Hersen and his…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Depression (Psychology), Interpersonal Competence, Comparative Analysis
Peterson, Janey C.; Czajkowski, Susan; Charlson, Mary E.; Link, Alissa R.; Wells, Martin T.; Isen, Alice M.; Mancuso, Carol A.; Allegrante, John P.; Boutin-Foster, Carla; Ogedegbe, Gbenga; Jobe, Jared B. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: To describe a mixed-methods approach to develop and test a basic behavioral science-informed intervention to motivate behavior change in 3 high-risk clinical populations. Our theoretically derived intervention comprised a combination of positive affect and self-affirmation (PA/SA), which we applied to 3 clinical chronic disease…
Descriptors: Social Science Research, Behavioral Science Research, Mixed Methods Research, Intervention
Walsh, Barent; Muehlenkamp, Jennifer J. – School Psychology Forum, 2013
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) such as cutting, burning, self-hitting, and abrading is currently occurring at high rates in middle schools, high schools, and universities. This article focuses on understanding and managing NSSI strategically within middle and high school settings. The need for, and specific components of, a thorough staff training…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Middle School Students, High School Students, Educational Environment
Holt, Elizabeth W.; Rung, Ariane L.; Leon, Kyla A.; Firestein, Catherine; Krousel-Wood, Marie – Educational Gerontology, 2014
To effectively address medication adherence and improve cardiovascular health among older adults, a deeper understanding is needed of the barriers that this age group faces and of approaches that would be most effective and feasible for improving adherence. We conducted a focus group study (n = 25) in a diverse population of older adults with…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Heart Disorders, Older Adults, Drug Therapy
McCusker, Jane; Lambert, Sylvie D.; Cole, Martin G.; Ciampi, Antonio; Strumpf, Erin; Freeman, Ellen E.; Belzile, Eric – Health Education & Behavior, 2016
Objectives: In a sample of primary care participants with chronic physical conditions and comorbid depressive symptoms: to describe the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of activation and self-efficacy with demographic, physical and mental health status, health behaviors, depression self-care, health care utilization, and use of…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Chronic Illness, Comorbidity, Self Efficacy