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Investigating a therapist-guided, parent-assisted remote digital behavioural intervention for tics in children and adolescents: 'Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics' (ORBIT) trial: protocol of an internal pilot study and single randomised controlled trial (2019)
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Introduction Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorder are common, disabling childhood-onset conditions. Guidelines recommend that behavioural therapy should be offered as first-line treatment for children with tics. However, there are very few t... Read More about Investigating a therapist-guided, parent-assisted remote digital behavioural intervention for tics in children and adolescents: 'Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics' (ORBIT) trial: protocol of an internal pilot study and single randomised controlled trial.

Effects of long-term methylphenidate use on growth and blood pressure: results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) (2018)
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© 2018 The Author(s). Background: Concerns have been raised over the safety of methylphenidate (MPH), with regard to adverse effects on growth and blood pressure. Our study investigates whether, and to what extent, methylphenidate use in boys with AD... Read More about Effects of long-term methylphenidate use on growth and blood pressure: results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS).

Cognitive predictors of parent-rated inattention in very preterm children: The role of working memory and processing speed (2018)
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Background: Inattention is one of the most common neurobehavioural problems following very preterm birth. Attention problems can persist into adulthood and are associated with negative socio-emotional and educational outcomes. This study aimed to det... Read More about Cognitive predictors of parent-rated inattention in very preterm children: The role of working memory and processing speed.

Identifying research priorities for digital technology in mental healthcare: results of the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (2018)
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© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Digital technology, including the internet, smartphones, and wearables, provides the possibility to bridge the mental health treatment gap by offering flexible and tailored approaches to mental health care that are more accessible... Read More about Identifying research priorities for digital technology in mental healthcare: results of the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership.

Comparative efficacy and tolerability of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents, and adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (2018)
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© 2018 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 license Background: The benefits and safety of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remain controversial, and guidelines ar... Read More about Comparative efficacy and tolerability of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents, and adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

The impact of a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) on diagnostic decision-making in children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: single-blind randomised controlled trial (2018)
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© 2018 The Authors. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Background: Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) relies on su... Read More about The impact of a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) on diagnostic decision-making in children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: single-blind randomised controlled trial.

Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity (QbTest) for optimising medication management in children and young people with ADHD ‘QbTest Utility for Optimising Treatment in ADHD’ (QUOTA): a feasibility randomised controlled trial (2018)
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Introduction: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. To improve outcomes, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ADHD guidelines recommend regular mon... Read More about Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity (QbTest) for optimising medication management in children and young people with ADHD ‘QbTest Utility for Optimising Treatment in ADHD’ (QUOTA): a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Direct to public peer support and e-therapy program versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety: protocol for a randomized controlled trial (2017)
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Regardless of geography or income, effective help for depression and anxiety only reaches a small proportion of those who might benefit from it. The scale of the problem suggests a role for effective, safe, anonymised public health driven online serv... Read More about Direct to public peer support and e-therapy program versus information to aid self-management of depression and anxiety: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

A mobile phone app to support young people in making shared decisions in therapy (Power Up): study protocol (2017)
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Background: Evidence suggests that young people want to be active participants in their care and involved in decisions about their treatment. However, there is a lack of digital shared decision-making tools available to support young people in child... Read More about A mobile phone app to support young people in making shared decisions in therapy (Power Up): study protocol.

Practitioner review: Current best practice in the use of parent training and other behavioural interventions in the treatment of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (2017)
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Background: Behavioural interventions are recommended for use with children and young people with ADHD, however specific guidance for their implementation based on the best available evidence is currently lacking. Methods: This review used an explic... Read More about Practitioner review: Current best practice in the use of parent training and other behavioural interventions in the treatment of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Adjunctive avatar therapy for mentalization based treatment of borderline personality disorder: a mixed methods feasibility study (2017)
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Background: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by severe instability in emotions, identity, relationships, and impulsive behaviour. One contributing factor to BPD is deficient mentalizing - our ability to understand the mental sta... Read More about Adjunctive avatar therapy for mentalization based treatment of borderline personality disorder: a mixed methods feasibility study.

The effects of improving sleep on mental health (OASIS): a randomised controlled trial with mediation analysis (2017)
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Background Sleep difficulties might be a contributory causal factor in the occurrence of mental health problems. If this is true, improving sleep should benefit psychological health. We aimed to determine whether treating insomnia leads to a reduc... Read More about The effects of improving sleep on mental health (OASIS): a randomised controlled trial with mediation analysis.

Atypical processing of gaze cues and faces explains comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (2017)
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This study investigated the neurobiological basis of comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We compared children with ASD, ADHD or ADHD+ASD and typically developing controls (CTRL) on b... Read More about Atypical processing of gaze cues and faces explains comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Study of user-experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach (2017)
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Background The diagnosis and monitoring of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) typically relies on subjective reports and observations. Objective continuous performance tests (CPTs) have been incorporated into some services to support... Read More about Study of user-experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach.

Annual research review: Digital health interventions for children and young people with mental health problems: a systematic and meta-review (2016)
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Digital health interventions (DHIs), including computer-assisted therapy, smartphone apps and wearable technologies, are heralded as having enormous potential to improve uptake and accessibility, efficiency, clinical effectiveness and personalisation... Read More about Annual research review: Digital health interventions for children and young people with mental health problems: a systematic and meta-review.

Methylphenidate and the risk of psychotic disorders and hallucinations in children and adolescents in a large health system (2016)
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Previous studies have suggested that risk of psychotic events may be increased in children exposed to methylphenidate (MPH). However, this risk has not been fully examined and the possibility of confounding factors has not been excluded. Patients age... Read More about Methylphenidate and the risk of psychotic disorders and hallucinations in children and adolescents in a large health system.