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2. Comorbidity and associated severity of borderline personality disorder and physical health conditions in a nationally representative sample.
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El-Gabalawy R, Katz LY, and Sareen J
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- 2010
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3. Gatekeeper training as a preventative intervention for suicide: a systematic review.
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Isaac M, Elias B, Katz LY, Belik SL, Deane FP, Enns MW, Sareen J, Swampy Cree Suicide Prevention Team, Isaac, Michael, Elias, Brenda, Katz, Laurence Y, Belik, Shay-Lee, Deane, Frank P, Enns, Murray W, and Sareen, Jitender
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Objective: Suicide prevention remains a challenge across communities in North America and abroad. We examine a suicide prevention effort that is widely used, termed gatekeeper training. There are 2 aims: review the state of the evidence on gatekeeper training for suicide prevention, and propose directions for further research.Method: Studies were identified by searching MEDLINE (PubMed) and PsycINFO from inception to the present for the key words suicide, suicide prevention, and gatekeeper. In addition, a manual scan of relevant articles' bibliographies was undertaken.Results: Gatekeeper training has been implemented and studied in many populations, including military personnel, public school staff, peer helpers, clinicians, and Aboriginal people. This type of training has been shown to positively affect the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of trainees regarding suicide prevention. Large-scale cohort studies in military personnel and physicians have reported promising results with a significant reduction in suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and deaths by suicide.Conclusions: Gatekeeper training is successful at imparting knowledge, building skills, and molding the attitudes of trainees; however, more work needs to be done on longevity of these traits and referral patterns of gatekeepers. There is a need for randomized controlled trials. In addition, the unique effect of gatekeeper training on suicide rates needs to be fully elucidated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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4. Legacy for ChildrenTM: a pair of randomized controlled trials of a public health model to improve developmental outcomes among children in poverty
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Perou Ruth, Elliott Marc N, Visser Susanna N, Claussen Angelika H, Scott Keith G, Beckwith Leila H, Howard Judy, Katz Lynne F, and Smith D
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Abstract Background One in five Americans under age 18 lives in a family below the Federal poverty threshold. These more than 15 million children are at increased risk of a wide variety of adverse long-term health and developmental outcomes. The early years of life are critical to short- and long-term health and well-being. The Legacy for ChildrenTM model was developed in response to this need and marries the perspectives of epidemiology and public health to developmental psychology theory in order to better address the needs of children at environmental risk for poor developmental outcomes. Methods/design The Legacy for ChildrenTM group-based parenting intervention model was evaluated as a pair of randomized controlled trials among low-income families in Miami and Los Angeles. The study was designed to allow for site-stratified analysis in order to evaluate each model implementation separately. Evaluation domains include comprehensive assessments of family, maternal, and child characteristics, process outcomes, and prospective programmatic cost. Data collection began prenatally or at birth and continues into school-age. Discussion The societal costs of poor developmental outcomes are substantial. A concerted effort from multiple sectors and disciplines, including public health, is necessary to address these societal concerns. Legacy uses a public health model to engage parents and promote overall child well-being in families in poverty through rigorous evaluation methodologies and evidence-based intervention strategies. This study collects rich and modular information on maternal and child outcomes, process, and cost that will enable a detailed understanding of how Legacy works, how it can be refined and improved, and how it can be translated and disseminated. Taken together, these results will inform public policy and help to address issues of health disparities among at-risk populations. Trial registration NCT00164697
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- 2012
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5. Health Care Utilization and Direct Costs Prior to Subspecialty Care in Children with Chronic Pain Compared with Other Chronic Childhood Diseases: A Cohort Study.
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Gerhold K, Al-Azazi S, El-Matary W, Katz LY, Lim LSH, Marks SD, and Lix LM
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- Humans, Child, Male, Female, Retrospective Studies, Adolescent, Child, Preschool, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 economics, Cohort Studies, Chronic Disease, Manitoba, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases therapy, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases economics, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 economics, Arthritis, Juvenile economics, Arthritis, Juvenile therapy, Anxiety epidemiology, Health Care Costs statistics & numerical data, Chronic Pain economics, Chronic Pain therapy, Patient Acceptance of Health Care statistics & numerical data
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Objectives: To understand the burden associated with pediatric chronic pain (CP) on the health care system compared with other costly chronic diseases prior to subspecialty care., Study Design: In this retrospective cohort study, we assessed all-cause health care utilization and direct health care costs associated with pediatric CP (n = 91) compared with juvenile arthritis (n = 135), inflammatory bowel disease (n = 90), type 1 diabetes (n = 475) or type 2 diabetes (n = 289), anxiety (n = 7193), and controls (n = 273) 2 and 5 years prior to patients entering subspecialty care in Manitoba, Canada. Linked data from physician encounters, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and prescriptions were extracted from administrative databases. Differences in health care utilization and direct health care costs associated with CP vs the other conditions were tested using negative binomial and zero-inflated negative binomial regression models, respectively., Results: After adjustment for age at diagnosis, sex, location of residence, and socioeconomic status, CP continued to be associated with the highest number of consulted physicians and subspecialists and the highest number of physician billings compared with all other conditions (P < .01, respectively). CP was significantly associated with higher physician costs than juvenile arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or controls (P < .01, respectively); anxiety was associated with the highest physician and prescription costs among all cohorts (P < .01, respectively)., Conclusion: Compared with chronic inflammatory and endocrinologic conditions, pediatric CP and anxiety were associated with substantial burden on the health care system prior to subspecialty care, suggesting a need to assess gaps and resources in the management of CP and mental health conditions in the primary care setting., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest This research was funded by the Children Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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6. Protocol for a randomized control trial of the Building Regulation in Dual Generations Program (BRIDGE): preventing the intergenerational transmission of mental illness in at-risk preschool children.
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Penner-Goeke L, Belows M, Kristjanson A, Andrade BF, Cameron EE, Giuliano R, Katz LY, Kelly LE, Letourneau N, Mota N, Reynolds K, Zalewski M, Pharazyn A, and Roos LE
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- Child, Preschool, Humans, Pandemics, Mental Health, Parenting, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, COVID-19, Mental Disorders
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Background: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide prevalence of maternal depression has risen sharply; it is now estimated that one quarter of mothers experience clinically significant depression symptoms. Exposure to maternal depression during early childhood increases the risk for the development of childhood mental illness (MI) in offspring, with altered parenting practices mediating the association between maternal depression and child outcomes. Dual-generation interventions, which aim to simultaneously treat parent and child mental health, show promise for improving outcomes for mothers with depression and their young children. The Building Regulation in Dual Generations (BRIDGE) program combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and parenting skills training to concurrently treat maternal depression and improve parenting practices. In pilot within-group studies, BRIDGE has led to large reductions in maternal depression and child MI symptoms. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy of BRIDGE in reducing maternal depression and child MI symptoms (primary outcomes) as well as parenting stress and harsh parenting (secondary outcomes)., Methods: A three-armed randomized control trial with equal group sizes will be conducted to compare the efficacy of (1) BRIDGE (DBT + parenting skills), (2) DBT skills training, and (3) services-as-usual. Participants (n = 180) will be mothers of 3- to 5-year-old children who report elevated depression symptoms. Those randomized to BRIDGE or DBT skills training will complete a 16-week group therapy intervention. Assessments will be administered at pre-intervention(T1) post-intervention (T2), and 6-month follow-up (T3)., Discussion: Dual-generation programs offer an innovative approach to prevent the intergenerational transmission of mental illness. The current study will add to the evidence base for BRIDGE by comparing it to a stand-alone mental health intervention and a services-as-usual group. These comparisons will provide valuable information on the relative efficacy of including parenting support in a mental health intervention for parents. The results will contribute to our understanding of how maternal depression affects children's development and how intervening at both a mental health and parenting level may affect child and family outcomes., Trial Registration: Name of registry: Clinical Trials Protocol Registration and Results System; trial registration number: NCT05959538; date of registry: July 24, 2023; available: https://classic., Clinicaltrials: gov/ct2/show/NCT05959538., (© 2023. BioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature.)
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7. The Building Emotional Awareness and Mental health (BEAM) program developed with a community partner for mothers of infants: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial.
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Joyce KM, Rioux C, MacKinnon AL, Katz LY, Reynolds K, Kelly LE, Klassen T, Afifi TO, Mushquash AR, Clement FM, Chartier M, Xie EB, Penner KE, Hunter S, Berard L, Tomfohr-Madsen L, and Roos LE
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Background: Drastic increases in the rates of maternal depression and anxiety have been reported since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Most programs aim to improve maternal mental health or parenting skills separately, despite it being more effective to target both concurrently. The Building Emotional Awareness and Mental health (BEAM) program was developed to address this gap. BEAM is a mobile health program aiming to mitigate the impacts of pandemic stress on family well-being. Since many family agencies lack infrastructure and personnel to adequately treat maternal mental health concerns, a partnership will occur with Family Dynamics (a local family agency) to address this unmet need. The study's objective is to examine the feasibility of the BEAM program when delivered with a community partner to inform a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT)., Methods: A pilot RCT will be conducted with mothers who have depression and/or anxiety with a child 6-18 months old living in Manitoba, Canada. Mothers will be randomized to the 10 weeks of the BEAM program or a standard of care (i.e., MoodMission). Back-end App data (collected via Google Analytics and Firebase) will be used to examine feasibility, engagement, and accessibility of the BEAM program; cost-effectiveness will also be examined. Implementation elements (e.g., maternal depression [Patient Health Questionnaire-9] and anxiety [Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7]) will be piloted to estimate the effect size and variance for future sample size calculations., Discussion: In partnership with a local family agency, BEAM holds the potential to promote maternal-child health via a cost-effective and an easily accessible program designed to scale. Results will provide insight into the feasibility of the BEAM program and will inform future RCTs. TRIAL REGISTRATION {2A}: This trial was retrospectively registered with ClinicalTrial.gov ( NCT05398107 ) on May 31st, 2022., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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- 2023
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8. The Building Regulation in Dual-Generations Program (BRIDGE): A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Pilot of a Parenting Program for Depressed Mothers of Preschoolers, Matched with Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills.
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Roos LE, Kaminski L, Stienwandt S, Hunter S, Giuliano R, Mota N, Katz LY, and Zalewski M
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- Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Feasibility Studies, Mothers psychology, Parent-Child Relations, Pilot Projects, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parenting psychology
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Early exposure to maternal depression is a key risk factor for child mental illness (MI), but there are limited programs that interrupt intergenerational transmission. The BRIDGE "Building Regulation in Dual Generations" Program treats maternal MI using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills with a paired curriculum that promotes non-reactive and emotionally validating parenting designed to improve child mental health and ultimately prevent MI. The pilot feasibility trial (n = 28 dyads) included mothers and their preschool-aged children. The 20-week program was completed in a group-based format using mixed methods questionnaires and interviews. Results indicate high feasibility and acceptability (86% retention). Consistent improvements were seen across program targets and outcomes including maternal depression (d = 1.02) and child mental health (d = 1.08), with clinically significant symptom reductions for 85% of clients. Mothers with higher adversity exhibited greater reductions in parenting stress. Qualitative results highlighted efficacy in promoting positive parent-child relationships, rewarding parenting experiences, competence, and child development. Evidence suggests high feasibility and accessibility for BRIDGE in addressing intergenerational mental health needs. There was strong satisfaction with the program material and efficacy across key outcomes. BRIDGE holds promise for offering a transdiagnostic approach to preventing child MI in families of at-risk preschool aged children., (© 2021. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2023
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9. Walking in two worlds with type 2 diabetes: a scoping review of prevention and management practices incorporating traditional indigenous approaches.
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Bonin L, Levasseur-Puhach S, Guimond M, Gabbs M, Wicklow B, Vandenbroeck B, Copenace S, Delaronde M, Mosienko L, McGavock J, Katz LY, Roos LE, Diffey L, and Dart A
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- Adolescent, Humans, Aged, Indigenous Peoples, Delivery of Health Care, Chronic Disease, Walking, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 prevention & control
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Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic disease rapidly increasing among young people and disproportionately impacting Indigenous youth. Treatment programs are often inadequate for this population as they lack cultural relevance. A scoping review was conducted to explore traditional Indigenous approaches for diabetes prevention and management, to inform a program aimed at supporting Indigenous youth and families with type 2 diabetes. We seek to answer the following question: " Which traditional medicines and practices have been incorporated into intervention or prevention strategies for Indigenous people living with diabetes? " Search was done June 2021 using Ovid Medline, ESBCO and ProQuest databases. Terms included wellbeing, intervention, diabetes, and traditional approaches. Of the 2138 titles screened, 34 met inclusion criteria. Three studies integrated traditional Indigenous approaches into Western-based intervention programming. Content included traditional food and nutrition programs, gardening programs, Elder knowledge sharing, story telling, talking circles, feasting, prayer, traditional dancing, hunting, and school-based wellness curricula. Many were wholistic, co-created with community, Indigenous-led and held in accessible community spaces. The heterogeneity in approaches reflects the diversity of Indigenous nations and communities. This review identifies important elements to include in culturally relevant programs to address diabetes-related wellness.
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10. Correction to: Risky Gambling Behaviors: Associations with Mental Health and a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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Bristow LA, Afifi TO, Salmon S, and Katz LY
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11. Risky Gambling Behaviors: Associations with Mental Health and a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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Bristow LA, Afifi TO, Salmon S, and Katz LY
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- Adolescent, Adult, Comorbidity, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Risk-Taking, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Gambling psychology
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Problem gambling and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are highly co-morbid and lead to numerous adverse health outcomes. Research demonstrates that greater levels of well-being protect individuals from experiencing ACE-related harms after a history of childhood adversity; however, this relationship has not been examined in the gambling literature. We hypothesized that individuals who experienced ACEs would engage in more problem gambling behaviors. We also hypothesized that individuals who experienced ACEs and reported flourishing mental health would have lower rates of problem gambling than individuals who experienced ACEs but did not report flourishing mental health. We conducted a secondary data analysis of the adult sample in the Well-Being and Experiences (WE) Study. Examining a parent population, parents and caregivers (N = 1000; M
age = 45.2 years; 86.5% female) of adolescents were interviewed on a variety of measures, including their history of ACEs, their gambling behaviors within the past year, and their mental health and well-being. We used multinomial logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship between 15 ACEs and gambling type (i.e., non-gambler, non-problem gambler, at-risk/problem gambler). We used interaction terms between each ACE and mental health to examine the moderating role of flourishing mental health and well-being. ACEs were associated with at-risk/problem gambling supporting hypothesis 1. Contrary to hypothesis 2, overall, flourishing mental health did not moderate the relationship between ACEs and gambling severity except for one ACE. In this study, we were able to gain a better understanding of how different ACEs each contribute to varying levels of gambling severity., (© 2021. The Author(s).)- Published
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12. An Innovative Model of Pediatric Emergency Department Mental Health Care: Protocol for a Multicenter Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Cluster Randomized Trial.
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Newton AS, Prisnie K, Macdonald LA, Eltorki M, Finkelstein Y, Fitzpatrick E, Gagnon I, Greenfield B, Joubert GI, Katz LY, Lipman EL, Mater A, Plotnick LH, Porter R, Sawyer S, St John KA, Sukhera J, Szatmari P, Rasiah J, Steele M, Hall P, Thull-Freedman J, Taljaard M, Cappelli M, Clark SE, Cost KT, Round J, Cherry J, Monga S, Sareen J, Klassen TP, and Freedman SB
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- Adolescent, Canada, Child, Emergency Service, Hospital, Humans, Mental Health, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Mental Health Services, Substance-Related Disorders psychology
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Over the past decade, visits to American and Canadian emergency departments (EDs) for child and youth mental health care have increased substantially.
1,2 Acute mental health crises can occur as a result of a variety of concerns, including those that are life threatening (eg, suicide attempts), pose safety concerns (eg, suicidal intentions, aggressive behaviors, alcohol and other drug use), and are physically distressing to the child or youth (eg, panic attacks). ED health care providers play a vital role in assessing the safety and well-being of the child or youth and referring them to services for ongoing care.3,4 During the ED visit, assessment and care should pinpoint risks, inform treatment, and consider family needs and preferences as part of a patient-centered approach. Yet, this approach to care is not widely adopted in EDs. Most EDs do not require the use of pediatric-specific mental health tools to guide assessments or have patient-centered procedures in place to guide the care of patients with mental health emergencies.5-7 Our team believes these limitations have led to the provision of acute mental health care that can lack sufficient quality and efficiency. This study protocol describes a trial designed to evaluate if a novel mental health care bundle that was co-designed with parents and youth results in greater improvements in the well-being of children and youth 30 days after seeking ED care for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns compared with existing care protocols. We hypothesize that the bundle will positively impact child and youth well-being, while also providing cost-effective health care system benefits., (Copyright © 2022 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
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13. A Longitudinal Study of Correlates, Discharge Disposition, and Rate of Re-presentation to Emergency Services of Adults who Engage in Non-suicidal Self-injury.
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Chartrand H, Tefft B, Sareen J, Hiebert-Murphy D, Katz LY, Klonsky ED, Wang Y, Kim H, and Bolton JM
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- Adult, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Risk Factors, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Attempted prevention & control, Suicide, Attempted psychology, Patient Discharge, Self-Injurious Behavior epidemiology, Self-Injurious Behavior psychology, Self-Injurious Behavior therapy
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Objective: In DSM-5, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA) are classified as distinct disorders in the section of conditions for further study. However, some have questioned the validity of distinguishing NSSI from SA. The objective of this study was to longitudinally examine the correlates, discharge disposition, and rate of re-presentation to emergency services of adults who engaged in NSSI and compare them to (a) adults who engage in SA and (b) adults with no self-harm or suicidal ideation (SI)., Method: Data came from 4,772 presentations to adult psychiatric services in the emergency departments of tertiary care hospitals in Winnipeg, Canada between January 2009 and June 2012. Chart reviews were conducted for all presentations with NSSI ( n = 158), and a sample of those with SA ( n = 172) and no SH or SI ( n = 173)., Results: Among the adults who returned to emergency services, those who originally presented with SA re-presented significantly sooner than those who presented with NSSI. (χ
2 (1) = 7.457, p = 0.006). Those who originally presented with NSSI that returned to hospital did not return with repeat NSSI, but instead the majority re-presented with suicidal thoughts and SA. Further, those who re-presented with NSSI and SA were less likely to be hospitalized or to receive a referral to mental health services, and more likely to be discharged to usual care at time of initial presentation., Conclusions: Overall, these findings indicate a trajectory of escalation of self-harm behavior for certain people who engage in NSSI, especially those who re-present to emergency services.HIGHLIGHTSA quarter of people with self-harm re-present to emergency services within four-and-a-half years.Those with suicide attempts re-presented significantly sooner than non-suicidal self-injury.There is a need for increased interventions in emergency services for those with self-harm.- Published
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14. Incidence and Predictors of Suicide Attempts and Suicide Deaths Among Individuals Recently Hospitalized for a Mental Disorder: A Population-Based Study.
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Enns JS, Mota NP, Bolton JM, Ekuma O, Chateau D, Paluszek MM, Sareen J, and Katz LY
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- Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Incidence, Male, Patient Discharge, Risk Factors, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Mental Disorders psychology, Suicide, Attempted psychology
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Objective: To examine the incidence and predictors of suicide attempts and deaths in the year after psychiatric hospitalization., Methods: A population-based dataset was used to develop a cohort of individuals 18 years or older admitted with a mental disorder (defined by ICD-10 codes) from 2005 to 2016 (n = 26,975) in Manitoba, Canada. Using Cox regression, hazard ratios were calculated for each covariate among those who attempted and died by suicide in the year following hospitalization, while adjusting for confounders., Results: In the year following hospitalization for a mental disorder, 0.7% of the individuals died by suicide and 3.5% attempted suicide. Statistically significant risk factors for suicide in the year after discharge from psychiatric hospitalization included male sex (hazard ratio [HR], 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-1.97) and urban location (HR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.02-1.85) and for attempting suicide included female sex (HR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.55-0.72), living rurally (HR, 0.66; 95% CI, 0.58-0.75), a previous mental disorder (HR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.38-1.92), justice involvement (HR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.28-1.70), and being on income assistance (HR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.01-1.35) ( P < .05 for all). Age (HR, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.99-0.99) ( P < .05) was associated with a reduced rate of suicide attempts., Conclusions: Further research into interventions to address the identified risk factors for suicide in the recently discharged population is critical to improve management., (© Copyright 2022 Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc.)
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15. Psychotropic Drug Use in Children and Adolescents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Leong C, Katz LY, Bolton JM, Enns MW, Delaney J, Tan Q, and Sareen J
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- Adolescent, COVID-19 epidemiology, Child, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Mental Disorders psychology, Pandemics, Prevalence, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 prevention & control, Mental Disorders drug therapy, Psychotropic Drugs therapeutic use
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- 2022
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16. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills training groups for common mental health disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Delaquis CP, Joyce KM, Zalewski M, Katz LY, Sulymka J, Agostinho T, and Roos LE
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- Behavior Therapy, Humans, Mental Health, Borderline Personality Disorder therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mental Disorders therapy, Self-Injurious Behavior
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- 2022
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17. The 5-year pre- and post-hospitalization treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use in critically ill patients: a Canadian population-based study.
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Olafson K, Marrie RA, Bolton JM, Bernstein CN, Bienvenu OJ, Kredentser MS, Logsetty S, Chateau D, Nie Y, Blouw M, Afifi TO, Stein MB, Leslie WD, Katz LY, Mota N, El-Gabalawy R, Enns MW, Leong C, Sweatman S, and Sareen J
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- Canada epidemiology, Hospitalization, Humans, Intensive Care Units, Prevalence, Critical Illness, Mental Disorders drug therapy, Mental Disorders epidemiology
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Purpose: The interplay between critical illness and mental disorders is poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to measure both the treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use before and after hospitalization and the impact of intensive care unit (ICU) admission on these outcomes., Methods: Using a population-based administrative database in Manitoba, Canada, 49,439 ICU patients admitted between 2000 and 2012 were compared to two matched comparison groups (hospitalized; n = 146,968 and general population; n = 141,937). Treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication prescriptions were measured in the 5-year periods before and after the hospitalization. Multivariable models compared adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) between populations., Results: The 5-year treated mental disorder prevalence in the ICU population increased from 41.5% pre-hospitalization to 55.6% post-hospitalization. Compared to non-ICU hospitalized patients, the adjusted treated mental disorder prevalence in ICU patients was lower prior to hospitalization (1-year APR 0.94, 95% CI 0.92-0.97, p < 0.0001; 5-year APR 0.99, 95% CI 0.98-1.00, p = 0.1), but higher following discharge (1-year APR 1.08, 95% CI 1.05-1.11, p < 0.0001, 5-year APR 1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.05, p < 0.0001). A high proportion of ICU patients received antidepressant, anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic prescriptions before and after their hospitalization. In multivariable analyses, ICU exposure was associated with an increase in mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, and sedative-hypnotics use (p < 0.0001 for all Time × Group interactions)., Conclusions: During the 5 years after admission to ICU, there is a significant increase in treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use compared to the 5 years prior to ICU and compared to general population and hospital cohorts. Prevention and intervention programs that identify and treat mental disorders among survivors of critical illness warrant further study., (© 2021. Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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18. Caregiver Vulnerabilities Associated With the Perpetration of Substantiated Child Maltreatment in Canada: Examining the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS) 2008.
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Taillieu TL, Cheung K, Sareen J, Katz LY, Tonmyr L, and Afifi TO
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- Canada epidemiology, Child, Child Welfare, Cohort Studies, Humans, Caregivers, Child Abuse
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Most of the research on caregiver vulnerabilities associated with the perpetration of child maltreatment (CM) focuses on perpetrators of child physical or sexual abuse. Less is known about the association of specific caregiver vulnerabilities and the risk of other CM types or how these vulnerabilities are related to child harm. The aim of the study was to examine the association of caregiver's vulnerabilities with types of substantiated CM and child physical and mental/emotional harm as a result of maltreatment. Data were from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect collected in 2008 (CIS-2008). The CIS-2008 consisted of investigations of children aged 15 years and younger from 112 child welfare sites across Canada ( N = 15,980). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to examine relationships between caregiver vulnerabilities and outcomes of interest. Caregiver vulnerabilities were prevalent among cases of CM substantiated by child welfare agencies across Canada. Low social support, domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse problems were noted among a substantial proportion of abusive caregivers. Caregiver cognitive impairments and domestic violence perpetration were associated with increased odds of child physical harm, but only among children aged 0 to 4 years. Most individual types of caregiver vulnerabilities were associated with increased odds of child mental or emotional harm across all child age groups. Insight into caregiver vulnerabilities associated with the perpetration of CM may help inform intervention targets prior to a family's involvement in the child welfare system.
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19. Spouses bereaved by suicide: A population-based longitudinal cohort comparison of physician-diagnosed mental disorders and hospitalized suicide attempts.
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Spiwak R, Elias B, Sareen J, Chartier M, Katz LY, and Bolton JM
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- Humans, Spouses, Suicide, Attempted, Bereavement, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Physicians
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Background: This study compares a longitudinal population-based sample of spouses bereaved by suicide and those bereaved by other sudden deaths to determine if suicide-bereaved spouses (SBS) experience greater rates of physician-diagnosed mental disorders., Methods: First, married individuals whose spouse died by suicide, sudden natural death (SND) and unintentional injury (UI) were compared to non-bereaved matched cohorts to determine if there were differences in mental disorder rates between bereavement groups and non-bereaved matches. Second, SBS (n = 365), spouses bereaved by SND (n = 1000), and spouses bereaved by UI (n = 270), were compared using inverse probability treatment weighting and generalized estimating equations to calculate relative rates of mental disorders 5 years before/after death., Outcomes: All bereaved cohorts had higher rates of mental disorders compared to non-bereaved cohorts. SBS had the greatest rate of depression post-bereavement (50·96%), followed by UI (38·52%) and SND (33·70%) spouses. When comparing bereavement cohorts, a significant group-by-time interaction (P = 0·047) revealed the rate change for depression was significantly different between suicide and UI-bereaved spouses, with SBS having higher rates of depression before bereavement. SBS had increased rates of any mental disorder both pre (ARR = 1·35, 95% CI = 1·03-1·18, P<·05) and post spousal death (ARR = 1·24, 95% CI = 1·03-1·45, P<·05) when compared to UI spouses signifying pre-existing mental disorders. Post-bereavement, SBS had greater rates of depression only when compared to SND-bereaved spouses (ARR = 1·31, 95% CI = 1·10-1·55, P<·01)., Interpretation: SBS have the greatest rates of depression and any mental disorder before the death of their spouse, suggesting suicide bereavement may be unique. Sudden spousal bereavement is a vulnerable time for mental disorders., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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20. A Comparison of Self-Harm Presentations to Emergency Services.
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Chartrand H, Tefft B, Sareen J, Hiebert-Murphy D, Katz LY, Kim H, and Bolton JM
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- Adjustment Disorders epidemiology, Adolescent, Adult, Alcoholism epidemiology, Anxiety Disorders epidemiology, Borderline Personality Disorder epidemiology, Databases, Factual, Depressive Disorder, Major epidemiology, Emergency Service, Hospital, Emergency Services, Psychiatric, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Middle Aged, Personality Disorders epidemiology, Social Support, Young Adult, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Self-Injurious Behavior epidemiology, Suicide, Attempted statistics & numerical data
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Background: In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition , the distinction between nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA) is highlighted in the section of conditions for further study. Aims: The objective of this study was to examine the correlates of people who presented to emergency departments (ED) with NSSI compared with those who presented with SA and no self-harm or suicidal ideation (no SH or SI). Method: Data came from 4,772 presentations to ED of tertiary care hospitals in Manitoba, Canada, between January 2009 and June 2012. Chart reviews were conducted for presentations with NSSI ( n = 158), and a sample of SA ( n = 172) and no SH or SI ( n = 173). Results: NSSI was associated with borderline personality traits/disorders, previous history of SH, and aggression/impulsivity compared with no SH or SI. SA was associated with a lower likelihood of adjustment disorder ( OR = 0.58; 95 % CI [0.34, 0.99]) and previous history of NSSI ( OR = 0.30; 95 % CI [0.17, 0.53]) compared with NSSI. Limitations: A limitation of this study is its cross-sectional design. Conclusion: Given the distress associated with NSSI, the findings highlight the need for treatment plans that address all those who present to ED with SH regardless of intent.
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21. The 5-Year Incidence of Mental Disorders in a Population-Based ICU Survivor Cohort.
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Sareen J, Olafson K, Kredentser MS, Bienvenu OJ, Blouw M, Bolton JM, Logsetty S, Chateau D, Nie Y, Bernstein CN, Afifi TO, Stein MB, Leslie WD, Katz LY, Mota N, El-Gabalawy R, Sweatman S, and Marrie RA
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- Case-Control Studies, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Mental Disorders etiology, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Survivors psychology, Survivors statistics & numerical data, Intensive Care Units statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders epidemiology
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Objective: To estimate incidence of newly diagnosed mental disorders among ICU patients., Design: Retrospective-matched cohort study using a population-based administrative database., Setting: Manitoba, Canada., Participants: A total of 49,439 ICU patients admitted between 2000 and 2012 were compared with two control groups (hospitalized: n = 146,968 and general population: n = 141,937), matched on age (± 2 yr), sex, region of residence, and hospitalization year., Intervention: None., Measurements and Main Results: Incident mental disorders (mood, anxiety, substance use, personality, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders) not diagnosed during the 5-year period before the index ICU or hospital admission date (including matched general population group), but diagnosed during the subsequent 5-year period. Multivariable survival models adjusted for sociodemographic variables, Charlson comorbidity index, admission diagnostic category, and number of ICU and non-ICU exposures. ICU cohort had a 14.5% (95% CI, 14.0-15.0) and 42.7% (95% CI, 42.0-43.5) age- and sex-standardized incidence of any diagnosed mental disorder at 1 and 5 years post-ICU exposure, respectively. In multivariable analysis, ICU cohort had increased risk of any diagnosed mental disorder at all time points versus the hospitalized cohort (year 5: adjusted hazard ratio, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.80-2.23) and the general population cohort (year 5: adjusted hazard ratio, 3.52; 95% CI, 3.23-3.83). A newly diagnosed mental disorder was associated with younger age, female sex, more recent admitting years, presence of preexisting comorbidities, and repeat ICU admission., Conclusions: ICU admission is associated with an increased incidence of mood, anxiety, substance use, and personality disorders over a 5-year period.
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22. In Utero Antidepressants and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergarteners.
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Singal D, Chateau D, Struck S, Lee JB, Dahl M, Derksen S, Katz LY, Ruth C, Hanlon-Dearman A, and Brownell M
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- Adult, Child, Preschool, Cohort Studies, Depressive Disorder diagnosis, Depressive Disorder epidemiology, Female, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders diagnosis, Neurodevelopmental Disorders epidemiology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications diagnosis, Pregnancy Complications epidemiology, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects diagnosis, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects epidemiology, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors adverse effects, Young Adult, Antidepressive Agents adverse effects, Depressive Disorder drug therapy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders chemically induced, Pregnancy Complications drug therapy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects chemically induced
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Objectives: To determine if in utero selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or selective serotonin norepinephrine inhibitor (SNRI) exposure is associated with developmental vulnerability in kindergarten among children whose mothers were diagnosed with prenatal mood or anxiety disorder., Methods: Linkable administrative data were used to create a population-based cohort of 266 479 mother-child dyads of children born in Manitoba, Canada, between 1996 and 2014, with follow-up through 2015. The sample was restricted to mothers who had a mood or anxiety disorder diagnosis between 90 days before conception ( N = 13 818). Exposed women had ≥2 SSRI or SNRI dispensations during pregnancy ( n = 2055); unexposed mothers did not have a dispensation of an SSRI or SNRI during pregnancy ( n = 10 017). The Early Development Instrument (EDI) was used to assess developmental health in kindergarten children. The EDI is a 104-component kindergarten teacher-administered questionnaire, encompassing 5 developmental domains., Results: Of the 3048 children included in the study who met inclusion criteria and had an EDI, 21.43% of children in the exposed group were assessed as vulnerable on 2 or more domains versus 16.16% of children in the unexposed group (adjusted odds ratio = 1.43; 95% confidence interval 1.08-1.90). Children in the exposed group also had a significant risk of being vulnerable in language and/or cognition (adjusted odds ratio = 1.40; 95% confidence interval 1.03-1.90)., Conclusions: Exposure to SSRIs or SNRIs during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of developmental vulnerability and an increased risk of deficits in language and/or cognition. Replication of results is necessary before clinical implications can be reached., Competing Interests: POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)
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23. Conceptualizations of help-seeking for mental health concerns in First Nations communities in Canada: A comparison of fit with the Andersen Behavioral Model.
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Isaak CA, Mota N, Medved M, Katz LY, Elias B, Mignone J, Munro G, and Sareen J
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Canada, Concept Formation, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Disorders diagnosis, Mental Disorders therapy, Middle Aged, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Young Adult, Health Services, Indigenous organization & administration, Indians, North American, Mental Health Services organization & administration, Models, Psychological, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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This qualitative study explored the fit between on-reserve First Nations community members' conceptualizations of help-seeking for mental health concerns and the Andersen Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Youth, adults and elders (N = 115) living and or working in eight distinct First Nations communities within a tribal council area in Canada participated in focus groups or individual interviews that were transcribed, coded and then analyzed using a thematic analysis approach informed by grounded theory methodology. Resulting themes were then mapped onto the Andersen Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Participants' conceptualizations of predisposing characteristics including social structures, health beliefs and mental illness, enabling and impeding resources had a high degree of fit with the model. While perspectives on perceived need for mental health care, and spirituality as a health and lifestyle practice had only moderate fit with the model, these domains could be modified to fit First Nations' interpretations of help-seeking. Participants' perceptions of avoidant strategies and non-use of mental health services, however did not map onto the model. These findings suggest conceptualizations of help-seeking for mental health issues in these First Nations communities are only partially characterized by the Andersen Behavioral Model, suggesting there are a number of considerations to Indigenize the model. Findings also highlight potential explanations for why some members of this population may not access or receive appropriate mental health treatment. Multi-pronged efforts are warranted to link culturally normed pathways of help-seeking with effective mental health supports for First Nations community members in Canada.
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24. Predictive Validity of the MINI Suicidality Subscale for Suicide Attempts in a Homeless Population With Mental Illness.
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Katz C, Roos LE, Wang Y, Bolton J, Hwang SW, Katz LY, Bourque J, Adair CE, Somers JM, and Sareen J
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- Adult, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Canada epidemiology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Risk Factors, Suicidal Ideation, Ill-Housed Persons psychology, Ill-Housed Persons statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Mental Disorders psychology, Suicide, Attempted prevention & control, Suicide, Attempted psychology, Suicide, Attempted statistics & numerical data
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Objective: Suicide is a leading cause of death, yet the accurate prediction of suicidal behavior is an elusive target for clinicians and researchers. The current paper examines the predictive validity of the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Suicidality subscale for suicide attempts (SAs) for a homeless population with mental illness., Methods: Two thousand two hundred and fifty-five homeless individuals with mental illness across five Canadian cities enrolled in the At Home/Chez Soi Housing First trial interviewed at baseline using the MINI Suicidality subscale with 2-year follow-up of self-reported SAs., Results: Two thousand two hundred and twenty-one participants were included in the analysis. High rates of mood and substance use disorders were present (56.5% and 67.4%, respectively). The mean MINI Suicidality subscale score was 7.71. Among 1,700 participants with follow-up data, 11.4% reported a SA over the 2-year study period. MINI Suicidality subscale scores were predictive of SAs (AUC ≥ 0.70) among those with and without a history of SAs, even among those with missing answers. A positive predictive value of 0.20 and a negative predictive value of 0.95 were demonstrated, with a relatively low number needed to assess of 4.5-5., Conclusion: The MINI Suicidal subscale shows promise as an easy to use and accurate suicide risk prediction tool among homeless individuals with mental illness., (© 2019 The American Association of Suicidology.)
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25. Evaluation of a Suicide Risk Assessment Tool in a Large Sample of Detained Youth.
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Casiano H, Bolton SL, Katz LY, Bolton JM, and Sareen J
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Objectives: We evaluated the six-item Inmate Security Assessment (ISA) tool used among detained youth in Manitoba, Canada., Method: Two hundred and forty-one recorded self-harm incidents among all incarcerated youth occurred between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010 (N=5102). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), positive likelihood ratio (PLR) and negative likelihood ratio (NLR) for three categories of suicide risk (high, medium, and low) as well as each of the six suicide risk evaluation indicators were determined. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC) calculations for the three suicide risk levels and the six indicators were created., Results: Having at least a low suicide risk level (93.8%) or at least one suicide risk factor (94.6%) provided high sensitivity. Specificity was high if an individual had at least a medium suicide risk level (94.2%) or at least three suicide risk indicators (96.7%). The PPV was low (8.9-16.2%) and the NPV was high (94.9-99.3%) for all suicide risk levels. The most sensitive risk factor for self-harm was a prior history of suicidal behavior or a family history of suicide (94.6%). All risk indicators had a low PPV (7.4-23.1%) and a high NPV (95.4-99.5%). A very low NLR was found for those without prior suicidal behavior or a family history of suicide (0.107). The AUC was 0.719 (95%CI = 0.692-0.746), indicating a fair test., Conclusion: The ISA is a moderately accurate tool for identifying risk for self-harm in detained youth., (Copyright © 2019 Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.)
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26. Emergency Department Presentations and Youth Suicide: A Case-Control Study.
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Rhodes AE, Sinyor M, Boyle MH, Bridge JA, Katz LY, Bethell J, Newton AS, Cheung A, Bennett K, Links PS, Tonmyr L, and Skinner R
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- Adolescent, Adult, Case-Control Studies, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Ontario epidemiology, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Young Adult, Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Suicide statistics & numerical data
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Objective: We estimate associations between emergency department (ED) diagnoses and suicide among youth to guide ED care., Method: This ED-based case-control study used data from the Office of the Chief Coroner and all EDs in Ontario, Canada. Cases ( n = 697 males and n = 327 females) were aged 10 to 25 years who died by suicide in Ontario between April 2003 and March 2014, with an ED contact in the year before their death. Same-aged ED-based controls were selected during this time frame. Crude and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated., Results: Among youth diagnosed with a mental health problem at their most recent ED contact (41.9% cases, 5% controls), suicide was elevated among nonfatal self-inflicted: 'other' injuries, including hanging, strangulation, and suffocation in both sexes (aORs > 14); cut/pierce injuries in males (aOR > 5); poisonings in both sexes (aORs > 2.2); and mood and psychotic disorders in males (aORs > 1.7). Among those remaining, 'undetermined' injuries and poisonings in both sexes (aORs > 5), 'unintentional' poisonings in males (aOR = 2.1), and assault in both sexes (aORs > 1.8) were significant. At least half of cases had ED contact within 106 days., Conclusions: The results highlight the need for timely identification and treatment of mental health problems. Among those with an identified mental health problem, important targets for suicide prevention efforts are youth with self-harm and males with mood and psychotic disorders. Among others, youth with unintentional poisonings, undetermined events, and assaults should raise concern.
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27. Les soins médicaux de jeunes hommes et de jeunes femmes qui décèdent par suicide.
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Rhodes AE, Boyle MH, Bridge JA, Sinyor M, Katz LY, Bennett K, Newton AS, Links PS, Tonmyr L, Skinner R, Cheung A, Bethell J, and Carlisle C
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Objective: Prior year medical care was compared among youth dying by suicide to their peers. Effect modification of these associations by age or place of residency (rural versus larger community sizes) was examined in a large, medically insured population., Method: This population-based case control study used data from the Office of the Chief Coroner in Ontario, Canada, linked to health care administrative data to examine associations between medical care for mental health or other reasons (versus no medical care) and suicide. Decedents ( n = 1203 males and n = 454 females) were youth (aged 10 to 25 years) who died by suicide in Ontario between April 2003 and March 2014, inclusive. Peers of the same ages were frequency matched to decedents on sex and place of residency. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals and to test effect modification., Results: Associations with mental health care were stronger in decedents than peers with a gradation of care (i.e., outpatient only, emergency department [ED], inpatient care) in both sexes. However, these associations were weaker among youth living in rural communities. Furthermore, older males (aged 18 to 25 years) were less likely than younger males (aged 10 to 17 years) to access the ED (ambulatory care only). This decrease was observed in rural and larger communities alongside no increase in medical care for other reasons., Conclusions: Geographical and age-related barriers to mental health care exist for youth who die by suicide. Preventive efforts can address these barriers, intervening early and integrating services, including the ED.
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28. Media Guidelines for Reporting on Suicide: 2017 Update of the Canadian Psychiatric Association Policy Paper.
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Sinyor M, Schaffer A, Heisel MJ, Picard A, Adamson G, Cheung CP, Katz LY, Jetly R, and Sareen J
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- Canada, Humans, Guidelines as Topic standards, Mass Media standards, Psychiatry standards, Societies, Medical standards, Suicide
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This paper has been substantially revised by the Canadian Psychiatric Association's Research Committee and approved for republication by the CPA's Board of Directors on May 3, 2017. The original policy paper
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29. Adapting and enhancing PAX Good Behavior Game for First Nations communities: a mixed-methods study protocol developed with Swampy Cree Tribal Council communities in Manitoba.
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Fortier J, Chartier M, Turner S, Murdock N, Turner F, Sareen J, Afifi TO, Katz LY, Brownell M, Bolton J, Elias B, Isaak C, Woodgate R, and Jiang D
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- Adolescent, Attitude, Child, Child Behavior Disorders ethnology, Female, Humans, Male, Manitoba, Mental Health, Play and Playthings, Research Design, Residence Characteristics, Reward, Schools, Social Behavior, Social Behavior Disorders ethnology, Social Behavior Disorders prevention & control, Child Behavior, Child Behavior Disorders prevention & control, Cultural Competency, Health Promotion methods, Indians, North American, Program Evaluation, School Health Services
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Introduction: High rates of mental health problems, such as suicidal behaviours, among First Nations youth in Canada are a major public health concern. The Good Behavior Game (GBG) is a school-based intervention that provides a nurturing environment for children and has been shown to promote positive outcomes. PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX GBG) is an adaptation and enhancement of the GBG. While PAX GBG has been implemented in Indigenous communities, little research exists examining the cultural and contextual appropriateness and effectiveness of the intervention in First Nations communities., Methods and Analysis: The present paper describes a protocol of the mixed-methods approach guided by an Indigenous ethical engagement model adopted to implement, adapt and evaluate PAX GBG in First Nations communities in Manitoba, Canada. First, implementation outcomes (eg, acceptability, adoption) of PAX GBG will be evaluated using qualitative interviews with teachers, principals and community members from Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) communities. Second, by linking administrative databases to programme data from schools in 38 First Nations communities, we will compare PAX GBG and control groups to evaluate whether PAX GBG is associated with improved mental health and academic outcomes. Third, the qualitative results will help inform a cultural and contextual adaptation of PAX GBG called First Nations PAX (FN PAX). Fourth, FN PAX will be implemented in a few SCTC communities and evaluated using surveys and qualitative interviews followed by the remaining communities the subsequent year., Ethics and Dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Manitoba Health Research Ethics Board and will be obtained from the Health Information Privacy Committee and respective data providers for the administrative database linkages. Dissemination and knowledge translation will include community and stakeholder engagement throughout the research process, reports and presentations for policymakers and community members, presentations at scientific conferences and journal publications., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2018. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.)
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30. Movement Disorders in Children and Adolescents Receiving Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy: A Population-Based Study.
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Biscontri RG, Jha S, Collins DM, Bugden S, Katz LY, and Alessi-Severini S
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- Adolescent, Basal Ganglia Diseases diagnosis, Child, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Movement Disorders diagnosis, Movement Disorders epidemiology, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects, Basal Ganglia Diseases chemically induced, Basal Ganglia Diseases epidemiology, Population Surveillance methods, Quetiapine Fumarate adverse effects, Risperidone adverse effects
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Objectives: To describe a cohort of young users of risperidone and quetiapine in the province of Manitoba (Canada) and assess the risk for movement disorders in the two treatments., Methods: This was a population-based study conducted on all residents of the province of 19 years of age and younger who received prescriptions for risperidone or quetiapine between April 1, 1996, and March 31, 2011. Incident rates of antipsychotic use were reported. The risk for movement disorders in patients treated with quetiapine compared with those treated with risperidone was assessed by time-to-event analysis using Cox proportional hazards models., Results: Between April 1, 1996, and March 31, 2011, 23,888 youth (age ≤19 years) were prescribed an antipsychotic agent. Among them, 8756 were identified as new incident users. After applying exclusion criteria, 2594 individuals comprised the cohort of users of risperidone and quetiapine. The use of quetiapine was associated with a lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPSs) adverse events. The unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios (95% confidence interval [CI]) for quetiapine versus risperidone were 0.83 (0.56-1.25) and 0.53 (0.34-0.83), respectively., Conclusion: EPS diagnoses have been detected in children treated with quetiapine; however, the risk of movement disorders appears to be higher with treatment with risperidone. Clinicians should always take into consideration the risk-benefit before treating children with antipsychotic medications and should be vigilant of the onset of drug-induced adverse events.
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31. Validity of the days supply field in pharmacy administrative claims data for the identification of blister packaging of medications.
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Leong C, Sareen J, Leslie WD, Enns MW, Bolton J, Alessi-Severini S, Katz LY, Logsetty S, Snider C, Berry J, Prior HJ, and Chateau D
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Manitoba, Middle Aged, Pharmacoepidemiology methods, Pharmacoepidemiology statistics & numerical data, Young Adult, Drug Packaging, Drug Prescriptions statistics & numerical data, Pharmacies statistics & numerical data, Prescription Drugs
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Purpose: Pharmacy claims data is often used in pharmacoepidemiology studies, but no studies to date have examined whether it was possible to identify the use of blister packs in these databases. We aimed to determine whether medications dispensed in days divisible by 7 are more likely to be blister packed than medications dispensed in other quantities., Methods: Community pharmacies in Manitoba were invited to participate in a mail-out survey to identify the use of blister packaging for up to 25 patients who had a solid oral medication dispensed from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014. Eligible medications were identified using the population-based province-wide retail pharmacy network. Algorithms for identifying the use of blister packaging were determined by comparing the proportion of fills that confirmed blister pack use between different days supply quantities., Results: Twenty-seven out of 32 pharmacies that agreed to participate completed the survey. The total number of prescriptions in the analysis was 2045 of which 131 (6.4%) were dispensed in blister packaging. Overall, prescriptions dispensed in days divisible by 7 yielded a 72.5% sensitivity, 86.6% specificity, 30.3% PPV, and 97.9% NPV compared with prescriptions dispensed in other quantities. A 28-day to 30-day comparison yielded an 87.9% sensitivity, 96.1% specificity, 64.6% PPV, and 99.0% NPV., Conclusion: While the NPV was high, the PPV for identifying blister packaging using the days supply field in pharmacy claims data was modest given the low prevalence in blister pack use. The best predictor occurred when 28 days was compared with 30 days. KEY POINTS Blister packs are arranged in 4 × 7 compartments and are often used to improve adherence, but no studies have examined whether it was possible to identify the use of blister packs using the days supply field in pharmacy claims data. Findings show that a 28-day supply yielded a high sensitivity and specificity for identifying the use of blister packaging compared with a 30-day supply, but there is potential for misclassification. Future studies directed at examining subgroups that are more likely to use blister packs and replication of findings using other data sources in other jurisdictions are encouraged., (Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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32. Depression Screening and Health Outcomes in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
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Roseman M, Saadat N, Riehm KE, Kloda LA, Boruff J, Ickowicz A, Baltzer F, Katz LY, Patten SB, Rousseau C, and Thombs BD
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- Adolescent, Child, Humans, Depressive Disorder diagnosis, Mass Screening standards, Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Objective: Depression screening among children and adolescents is controversial. In 2009, the United States Preventive Services Task Force first recommended routine depression screening for adolescents, and this recommendation was reiterated in 2016. However, no randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of screening were identified in the original 2009 systematic review or in an updated review through February 2015. The objective of this systematic review was to provide a current evaluation to determine whether there is evidence from RCTs that depression screening in childhood and adolescence improves depression outcomes., Method: Data sources included the MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL and LILACS databases searched February 2, 2017. Eligible studies had to be RCTs that compared depression outcomes between children or adolescents aged 6 to 18 years who underwent depression screening and those who did not., Results: Of 552 unique title/abstracts, none received full-text review. No RCTs that investigated the effects of screening on depression outcomes in children or adolescents were identified., Conclusions: There is no direct RCT evidence that supports depression screening among children and adolescents. Groups that consider recommending screening should carefully consider potential harms, as well as the use of scarce health resources, that would occur with the implementation of screening programs.
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33. The Importance of a Valid Comparison Group.
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Mota N, Enns J, and Katz LY
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- Hospitalization, Humans, Mortality, Premature, Psychotherapy, Inpatients, Patient Discharge
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34. Emergency department and inpatient coding for self-harm and suicide attempts: Validation using clinician assessment data.
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Randall JR, Roos LL, Lix LM, Katz LY, and Bolton JM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Inpatients statistics & numerical data, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Databases, Factual, Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data, Hospitalization statistics & numerical data, Self-Injurious Behavior epidemiology, Suicide statistics & numerical data
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Administrative data have been used to determine the occurrence of suicide attempts and deliberate self-harm, but research about the accuracy of these sources is limited. This study used a clinical sample (n = 5719) containing psychiatry consultations from the emergency departments and inpatient units of the two major tertiary hospitals in Winnipeg, Canada to validate the accuracy of inpatient hospital diagnosis codes at identifying presentations for self-harm and suicide attempts. The Columbia Classification Algorithm of Suicide Assessment (C-CASA) was used as the gold standard. International Classification of Diseases version 10 Canadian Enhancement codes for intentional self-harm, undetermined intent self-harm, and accidental poisoning were assessed. Measures of validity included Kappa (κ), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV). Sensitivity of hospitalized attempts was low using intentional intent codes (36.9%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 32.4-41.4%) but improved using unknown intent and accidental poisoning codes (44.8%, 95% CI: 40.2-49.4%). Agreement for suicide attempts did not increase with the addition of unknown intent and accidental poisoning codes (κ = 0.465-0.481), but were better for any self-harm (κ = 0.395-0.478). Hospital diagnosis codes undercount attempts and self-harm admissions. Including more data sources might improve the detection of events., (Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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35. Effect of Housing First on Suicidal Behaviour: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Homeless Adults with Mental Disorders.
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Aquin JP, Roos LE, Distasio J, Katz LY, Bourque J, Bolton JM, Bolton SL, Wong JY, Chateau D, Somers JM, Enns MW, Hwang SW, Frankish JC, and Sareen J
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- Adult, Canada, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Case Management statistics & numerical data, Ill-Housed Persons statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders rehabilitation, Public Housing statistics & numerical data, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Attempted prevention & control
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Objective: This study attempted to determine if Housing First (HF) decreased suicidal ideation and attempts compared to treatment as usual (TAU) amongst homeless persons with mental disorders, a population with a demonstrably high risk of suicidal behaviour., Method: The At Home/Chez Soi project is an unblinded, randomised control trial conducted across 5 Canadian cities (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Moncton) from 2009 to 2013. Homeless adults with a diagnosed major mental health disorder were recruited through community agencies and randomised to HF ( n = 1265) and TAU ( n = 990). HF participants were provided with private housing units and received case management support services. TAU participants retained access to existing community supports. Past-month suicidal ideation was measured at baseline and 6, 12, 18, and 21/24 months. A history of suicide attempts was measured at baseline and the 21/24-month follow-up., Results: Compared to baseline, there was an overall trend of decreased past-month suicidal ideation (estimate = -.57, SE = .05, P < 0.001), with no effect of treatment group (i.e., HF vs. TAU; estimate = -.04, SE = .06, P = 0.51). Furthermore, there was no effect of treatment status (estimate = -.10, SE = .16, P = 0.52) on prevalence of suicide attempts (HF = 11.9%, TAU = 10.5%) during the 2-year follow-up period., Conclusion: This study failed to find evidence that HF is superior to TAU in reducing suicidal ideation and attempts. We suggest that HF interventions consider supplemental psychological treatments that have proven efficacy in reducing suicidal behaviour. It remains to be determined what kind of suicide prevention interventions (if any) are specifically effective in further reducing suicidal risk in a housing-first intervention.
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36. A Multimodal Intervention for Children with ADHD Reduces Inequity in Health and Education Outcomes.
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Enns JE, Randall JR, Smith M, Chateau D, Taylor C, Brownell M, Bolton JM, Burland E, Katz A, Katz LY, and Nickel NC
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- Adolescent, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity drug therapy, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity epidemiology, Child, Child, Preschool, Combined Modality Therapy, Female, Humans, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Adolescent Health Services statistics & numerical data, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity therapy, Child Health Services statistics & numerical data, Healthcare Disparities, Mental Health Services statistics & numerical data, Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care statistics & numerical data, Registries statistics & numerical data
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Objective: To evaluate whether a multimodal intervention for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) resulted in better long-term health and education outcomes and reduced inequity across the socioeconomic gradient., Method: We analyzed administrative data held in the Manitoba Population Research Data Repository describing recipients of a combined pharmacological/behavioural intervention for ADHD. The study cohort included children aged 5 to 17 years who visited the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre's ADHD intervention service at least 3 times (2007-2012). Controls were matched on age, sex, year of ADHD diagnosis, and income quintile. We compared rates of hospital and emergency department visits, medication use and adherence, contact with child welfare services, and whether children were in their age-appropriate grade. We used concentration curves to estimate differences in outcomes between children from high- and low-income families., Results: Children who received the intervention ( n = 485) had higher rates of medication use (rate ratio [RR], 1.21; 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.36) and adherence (RR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.96) and were more likely to be in their age-appropriate grade (RR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.09 to 1.63) compared with controls ( n = 1884). The intervention was also associated with reduced inequity in these outcomes across income deciles. There was no difference in the rates of hospital or emergency department visits or contacts with child welfare services., Conclusions: A multimodal ADHD intervention was associated with increased medication use and adherence and higher academic achievement. It was also related to lower inequity across the socioeconomic gradient. These results suggest that multimodal approaches may provide more equitable health and education outcomes for children with ADHD.
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37. Accuracy of Depression Screening Tools to Detect Major Depression in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
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Roseman M, Kloda LA, Saadat N, Riehm KE, Ickowicz A, Baltzer F, Katz LY, Patten SB, Rousseau C, and Thombs BD
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- Adolescent, Child, Humans, Depressive Disorder, Major diagnosis, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales standards
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Objective: Depression screening among children and adolescents is controversial, and no clinical trials have evaluated benefits and harms of screening programs. A requirement for effective screening is a screening tool with demonstrated high accuracy. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the accuracy of depression screening instruments to detect major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents., Method: Data sources included the MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, EMBASE, PsycINFO, HaPI, and LILACS databases from 2006 to September 30, 2015. Eligible studies compared a depression screening tool to a validated diagnostic interview for MDD and reported accuracy data for children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years. Risk of bias was assessed with QUADAS-2., Results: We identified 17 studies with data on 20 depression screening tools. Few studies examined the accuracy of the same screening tools. Cut-off scores identified as optimal were inconsistent across studies. Width of 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for sensitivity ranged from 9% to 55% (median 32%), and only 1 study had a lower bound 95% CI ≥80%. For specificity, 95% CI width ranged from 2% to 27% (median 9%), and 3 studies had a lower bound ≥90%. Methodological limitations included small sample sizes, exploratory data analyses to identify optimal cut-offs, and the failure to exclude children and adolescents already diagnosed or treated for depression., Conclusions: There is insufficient evidence that any depression screening tool and cut-off accurately screens for MDD in children and adolescents. Screening could lead to overdiagnosis and the consumption of scarce health care resources.
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38. Neonatal and childhood neurodevelopmental, health and educational outcomes of children exposed to antidepressants and maternal depression during pregnancy: protocol for a retrospective population-based cohort study using linked administrative data.
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Singal D, Brownell M, Chateau D, Ruth C, and Katz LY
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- Child, Child Development drug effects, Child, Preschool, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Manitoba, Mothers psychology, Multivariate Analysis, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications psychology, Premature Birth chemically induced, Propensity Score, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Retrospective Studies, Antidepressive Agents adverse effects, Depressive Disorder drug therapy, Pregnancy Complications drug therapy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects chemically induced, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors adverse effects
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Introduction: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed during pregnancy; however, there are inconsistent data on the safety of these medications during the prenatal period. To address this gap, this study will investigate short-term and long-term neurodevelopmental, physical and mental health, and educational outcomes of children who have been exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and/or maternal depression during pregnancy., Methods and Analysis: Administrative data will be linked to generate 4 population-based exposed groups from all children born in Manitoba between 1996 and 2014 whose mother had at least 2 prescriptions for either an SSRI or SNRI: (1) throughout the prenatal period (beginning of pregnancy until birth); (2) in the first trimester (≤14 weeks gestation); (3) in the second trimester (15-26 weeks gestation); (4) in the third trimester (≥27 weeks gestation) and 1 population-based unexposed group consisting of children whose mothers had a diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy but did not use antidepressants. Propensity scores and inverse probability treatment weights will be used to adjust for confounding. Multivariate regression modelling will determine whether, compared with untreated mood/anxiety disorder, prenatal exposure to antidepressant medications is associated with: (1) adverse birth and neonatal outcomes, including: preterm birth, low birth weight, low Apgar scores, respiratory distress, congenital malformations and persistent pulmonary hypertension; (2) adverse early childhood outcomes, including: early childhood education challenges, diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders and diagnosis of mental disorders. We will determine if exposure effects differ between SSRIs and SRNIs, and determine if exposure effects differ between gestation timing of exposure to antidepressants., Ethics and Dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Manitoba Health Research Ethics Board. Dissemination of results will include engagement of stakeholders and patients, writing of reports for policymakers and patients, and publication of scientific papers., Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: None declared., (Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.)
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39. Bereavement after sibling death: a population-based longitudinal case-control study.
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Bolton JM, Au W, Chateau D, Walld R, Leslie WD, Enns J, Martens PJ, Katz LY, Logsetty S, and Sareen J
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The objective of this study was to examine mental disorders and treatment use among bereaved siblings in the general population. Siblings (N=7243) of all deceased children in the population of Manitoba, Canada who died between 1984 and 2009 were matched 1:3 to control siblings (N=21,729) who did not have a sibling die in the study period. Generalized estimating equations were used to compare the two sibling groups in the two years before and after the index child's death on physician-diagnosed mental disorders and treatment utilization, with adjustment for confounding factors including pre-existing mental illness. Analyses were stratified by age of the bereaved (<13 vs. 13+). Results revealed that, in the two years after the death of the child, bereaved siblings had significantly higher rates of mental disorders than control siblings, even after adjusting for pre-existing mental illness. When comparing the effect of a child's death on younger versus older siblings, the rise in depression rates from pre-death to post-death was significantly higher for siblings aged under 13 (p<0.0001), increasing more than 7-fold (adjusted relative rate, ARR=7.25, 95% CI: 3.65-14.43). Bereaved siblings aged 13+ had substantial morbidity in the two years after the death: 25% were diagnosed with a mental disorder (vs. 17% of controls), and they had higher rates of almost all mental disorder outcomes compared to controls, including twice the rate of suicide attempts (ARR=2.01, 95% CI: 1.29-3.12). Siblings in the bereaved cohort had higher rates of alcohol and drug use disorders already before the death of their sibling. In conclusion, the death of a child is associated with considerable mental disorder burden among surviving siblings. Pre-existing health problems and social disadvantage do not fully account for the increase in mental disorder rates., (© 2015 World Psychiatric Association.)
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40. A Population-Based Study of the Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Harm in Juvenile Detention.
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Casiano H, Bolton SL, Hildahl K, Katz LY, Bolton J, and Sareen J
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- Adolescent, Age Factors, Child, Criminals, Databases, Factual, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Juvenile Delinquency, Male, Manitoba, Multivariate Analysis, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Social Class, Time Factors, Prisons, Self-Injurious Behavior epidemiology, Suicide
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Background: Suicide is the number one cause of death among incarcerated youth. We examined the demographic and forensic risk factors for self-harm in youth in juvenile detention using a Canadian provincial correctional database., Method: We analyzed data from de-identified youth aged 12 to 18 at the time of their offense who were in custody in a Manitoba youth correctional facility between January 1, 2005 and December 30, 2010 (N = 5,102). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses determined the association between staff-identified self-harm events in custody and demographic and custodial variables. Time to the event was examined based on the admission date and date of event., Results: Demographic variables associated with self-harm included female sex, lower educational achievement, older age, and child welfare involvement. Custodial variables associated with self-harm included higher criminal severity profiles, younger age at first incarceration, longer sentence length, disruptive institutional behavior, and a history of attempting escape. Youth identified at entry as being at risk for suicide were more likely to self-harm. Events tended to occur earlier in the custodial admission., Interpretation: Self-harm events tended to occur within the first 3 months of an admission stay. Youth with more serious offenses and disruptive behaviors were more likely to self-harm. Individuals with problematic custodial profiles were more likely to self-harm. Suicide screening identified youth at risk for self-harm. Strategies to identify and help youth at risk are needed.
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41. Surviving, healing and moving forward: Journeys towards resilience among Canadian Cree adults.
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Isaak CA, Stewart DE, Mota NP, Munro G, Katz LY, and Sareen J
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- Adult, Aged, Canada ethnology, Female, Humans, Indians, North American, Interviews as Topic, Male, Middle Aged, Qualitative Research, Young Adult, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ethnology, Mental Health ethnology, Resilience, Psychological
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Background: Canadian First Nations (FN) people have experienced and continue to experience significant adversities, yet many demonstrate aspects of resilience., Aim: The aim of this qualitative study was to specifically understand Cree adults' meanings and mechanisms of resilience following maltreatment., Methods: Ten Cree adults were interviewed individually. Modified grounded theory was used to interpret the transcribed interviews., Results: Participants discussed resilience as a journey of 'survival' and 'overcoming' and pathways to healing that were multifactorial and included traditional teachings., Conclusion: Mental health providers should consider and incorporate these mechanisms into treatment for Cree people, when appropriate, to aid recovery., (© The Author(s) 2015.)
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42. Reductions in quality of life associated with common mental disorders: results from a nationally representative sample.
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Penner-Goeke K, Henriksen CA, Chateau D, Latimer E, Sareen J, and Katz LY
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- Adult, Aged, Cost of Illness, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, United States epidemiology, Arthritis epidemiology, Mood Disorders epidemiology, Personality Disorders epidemiology, Psychotic Disorders epidemiology, Quality of Life, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, Stroke epidemiology
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Objective: Traditional burden-of-disease estimates often exclude personality disorders, which are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to estimate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and annual population-level quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) losses associated with different mental and physical health conditions. In particular, it sought to quantify the impact of personality disorders on quality of life, at an individual and population level., Method: This was a secondary analysis of data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, a nationally representative survey of the US general population collected from 2001 to 2005 (N = 34,653). Health-related quality of life (measured using the Short-Form Health Survey-6D) was the main outcome of interest. Regression analysis assessed the impact of various mental (based on DSM-IV criteria) and physical health conditions on HRQoL scores, and this impact was combined with the prevalence of disorders to estimate the population-level burden of disease., Results: Mood disorders were associated with the highest decrease in HRQoL scores, followed by strokes, psychotic illness, and arthritis (P < .01). The greatest annual population QALY losses were caused by arthritis, mood disorders, and personality disorders., Conclusions: Quality-adjusted life year losses associated with personality disorders ranked behind only mood disorders and arthritis. Personality disorders were associated with significant reductions in quality of life, despite the fact that they are often excluded from traditional burden of disease estimates., (© Copyright 2015 Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc.)
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43. Top Ten Tips for Flourishing in Residency.
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Skakum K, Katz LY, and Fleisher W
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- Humans, Professionalism, Achievement, Internship and Residency, Psychiatry education
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44. Substantiated Reports of Child Maltreatment From the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2008: Examining Child and Household Characteristics and Child Functional Impairment.
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Afifi TO, Taillieu T, Cheung K, Katz LY, Tonmyr L, and Sareen J
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- Adolescent, Age Factors, Canada epidemiology, Child, Child, Preschool, Cohort Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Risk, Sex Factors, Child Abuse statistics & numerical data, Child Behavior, Family Characteristics, Residence Characteristics statistics & numerical data, Social Class
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Objective: Identifying child and household characteristics that are associated with specific child maltreatment types and child functional impairment are important for informing prevention and intervention efforts. Our objectives were to examine the distribution of several child and household characteristics among substantiated child maltreatment types in Canada; to determine if a specific child maltreatment type relative to all other types was associated with increased odds of child functional impairment; and to determine which child and household characteristics were associated with child functional impairment., Method: Data were from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (collection 2008) from 112 child welfare sites across Canada (n = 6163 children)., Results: Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment were highly prevalent among children aged 10 to 15 years. For single types of child maltreatment, the highest prevalence of single-parent homes (50.6%), social assistance (43.0%), running out of money regularly (30.7%), and unsafe housing (30.9%) were reported for substantiated cases of neglect. Being male, older age, living in a single-parent home, household running out of money, moving 2 or more times in the past year, and household overcrowding were associated with increased odds of child functional impairment., Conclusions: More work is warranted to determine if providing particular resources for single-parent families, financial counselling, and facilitating adequate and stable housing for families with child maltreatment histories or at risk for child maltreatment could be effective for improving child functional outcomes.
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45. Correlates of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicide Attempts Among Tertiary Care, Emergency Department Patients.
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Chartrand H, Bhaskaran J, Sareen J, Katz LY, and Bolton JM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Female, Humans, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Marital Status, Middle Aged, Risk, Sex Factors, Young Adult, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse statistics & numerical data, Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders epidemiology, Self-Injurious Behavior epidemiology, Suicide, Attempted statistics & numerical data, Tertiary Healthcare statistics & numerical data
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Objective: In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, the distinction between nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal behaviour disorder is highlighted in the section Conditions for Further Study. Diagnostic criteria classify NSSI and suicidal behaviour disorder as distinct disorders, with the latter including suicide attempt (SA). This study examined the prevalence and correlates of NSSI in emergency department (ED) settings and compared them to SA., Methods: Data came from adult referrals to psychiatric services in 2 EDs between January 2009 and June 2011 (n = 5336). NSSI was compared with SA, as well as no suicidal behaviour, across a broad range of demographic and diagnostic correlates., Results: NSSI was more highly associated with female sex, childhood abuse, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder (MDD), aggression and impulsivity, age under 45, and substance use disorders (SUDs), compared with presentations without suicidal behaviour. Comparing NSSI and SA, no differences were observed on sex, age, history of child abuse, or presence of anxiety or SUDs. Recent life stressors (OR 1.44; 95% CI 1.05 to 1.99), active suicidal ideation (OR 8.84; 95% CI 5.26 to 14.85), MDD (OR 3.05; 95% CI 2.23 to 4.17), previous psychiatric care or SA (OR 1.89; 95% CI 1.36 to 2.64), and single marital status (OR 1.63; 95% CI 1.20 to 2.22) contributed to a higher SA rate. Among people with NSSI, 83.7% presented only once to an ED. Among people who presented multiple times, only 18.2% re-presented with NSSI., Conclusions: NSSI is associated with early life adversity and psychiatric comorbidity. Most people present only once to ED services, and self-harm presentations seemed to change over time. Future studies should continue to clarify whether NSSI and SA have distinct risk profiles.
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46. Effect of scattered-site housing using rent supplements and intensive case management on housing stability among homeless adults with mental illness: a randomized trial.
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Stergiopoulos V, Hwang SW, Gozdzik A, Nisenbaum R, Latimer E, Rabouin D, Adair CE, Bourque J, Connelly J, Frankish J, Katz LY, Mason K, Misir V, O'Brien K, Sareen J, Schütz CG, Singer A, Streiner DL, Vasiliadis HM, and Goering PN
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- Adult, Canada, Community Mental Health Services economics, Costs and Cost Analysis, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Case Management economics, Ill-Housed Persons psychology, Mental Disorders rehabilitation, Public Housing
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Importance: Scattered-site housing with Intensive Case Management (ICM) may be an appropriate and less-costly option for homeless adults with mental illness who do not require the treatment intensity of Assertive Community Treatment., Objective: To examine the effect of scattered-site housing with ICM services on housing stability and generic quality of life among homeless adults with mental illness and moderate support needs for mental health services., Design, Setting, and Participants: The At Home/Chez Soi project was an unblinded, randomized trial. From October 2009 to July 2011, participants (N = 1198) were recruited in 4 Canadian cities (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal), randomized to the intervention group (n = 689) or usual care group (n = 509), and followed up for 24 months., Interventions: The intervention consisted of scattered-site housing (using rent supplements) and off-site ICM services. The usual care group had access to existing housing and support services in their communities., Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was the percentage of days stably housed during the 24-month period following randomization. The secondary outcome was generic quality of life, assessed by a EuroQoL 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) health questionnaire., Results: During the 24 months after randomization, the adjusted percentage of days stably housed was higher among the intervention group than the usual care group, although adjusted mean differences varied across sites. [table: see text] The mean change in EQ-5D score from baseline to 24 months among the intervention group was not statistically different from the usual care group (60.5 [95%CI, 58.6 to 62.5] at baseline and 67.2 [95%CI, 65.2 to 69.1] at 24 months for the intervention group vs 62.1 [95% CI, 59.9 to 64.4] at baseline and 68.6 [95%CI, 66.3 to 71.0] at 24 months for the usual care group, difference in mean changes, 0.10 [95%CI, −2.92 to 3.13], P=.95)., Conclusions and Relevance: Among homeless adults with mental illness in 4 Canadian cities, scattered site housing with ICM services compared with usual access to existing housing and community services resulted in increased housing stability over 24 months, but did not improve generic quality of life., Trial Registration: isrctn.org Identifier: ISRCTN42520374.
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47. A history in-care predicts unique characteristics in a homeless population with mental illness.
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Roos LE, Distasio J, Bolton SL, Katz LY, Afifi TO, Isaak C, Goering P, Bruce L, and Sareen J
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Foster Home Care psychology, Ill-Housed Persons psychology, Humans, Male, Manitoba epidemiology, Mental Disorders psychology, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Risk Factors, Stress Disorders, Traumatic epidemiology, Stress Disorders, Traumatic psychology, Young Adult, Foster Home Care statistics & numerical data, Ill-Housed Persons statistics & numerical data, Mental Disorders epidemiology
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Multiple studies of homeless persons report an increased prevalence of a history in-care, but there is a dearth of information on associated outcomes or relevant demographic profiles. This information is critical to understanding if certain individuals are at elevated risk or might benefit from specific intervention. Here, we investigate how a history in-care relates to demographics and multiple outcome measures in a homeless population with mental illness. Using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), the Short-Form 12, and a trauma questionnaire, we investigated baseline differences in demographics and length of homelessness in the At Home/Chez Soi Trial (N=504) Winnipeg homeless population with and without a history in-care. Approximately 50% of the homeless sample reported a history in-care. This group was significantly more likely to be young, female, married or cohabitating, of Aboriginal heritage, have less education, and have longer lifetime homelessness. Individuals of Aboriginal heritage with a history in-care were significantly more likely to report a familial history of residential school. Individuals with a history in-care experienced different prevalence rates of Axis 1 mental disorders. Those with a history in-care also reported significantly more traumatic events (particularly interpersonal). A distinctive high-risk profile emerged for individuals with a history in-care. Sociocultural factors of colonization and intergenerational transmission of trauma appear to be particularly relevant in the trajectories for individuals of Aboriginal heritage. Given the high prevalence of a history in-care, interventions and policy should reflect the specific vulnerability of this population, particularly in regards to trauma-informed services., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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48. Promising strategies for advancement in knowledge of suicide risk factors and prevention.
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Sareen J, Isaak C, Katz LY, Bolton J, Enns MW, and Stein MB
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- Clinical Trials as Topic methods, Cooperative Behavior, Health Policy, Humans, Program Development, Public Health, Research trends, Research Design, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Research organization & administration, Suicide, Attempted prevention & control, Suicide Prevention
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Suicide is an important public health problem. Although there have been advances in our knowledge of suicide, gaps remain in knowledge about suicide risk factors and prevention. Here, we discuss research pathways that have the potential to rapidly advance knowledge in suicide risk assessment and reduction of suicide deaths over the next decade. We provide a concise overview of the methodologic approaches that have the capacity to rapidly increase knowledge and change practice, which have been successful in past work in psychiatry and other areas of medicine. We suggest three specific pathways to advance knowledge of suicide risk factors and prevention. First, analysis of large-scale epidemiologic surveys and administrative data sets can advance the understanding of suicide. Second, given the low base rate of suicide, there is a need for networks/consortia of investigators in the field of suicide prevention. Such consortia have the capacity to analyze existing epidemiologic data sets, create multi-site cohort studies of high-risk groups to increase knowledge of biological and other risk factors, and create a platform for multi-site clinical trials. Third, partnerships with policymakers and researchers would facilitate careful scientific evaluation of policies and programs aimed at reducing suicide. Suicide intervention policies are often multifaceted, expensive, and rarely evaluated. Using quasi-experimental methods or sophisticated analytic strategies such as propensity score-matching techniques, the impact of large-scale interventions on suicide can be evaluated. Furthermore, such partnerships between policymakers and researchers can lead to the design and support of prospective RCTs (e.g., cluster randomized trials, stepped wedge designs, waiting list designs) in high-risk groups (e.g., people with a history of suicide attempts, multi-axial comorbidity, and offspring of people who have died by suicide). These research pathways could lead to rapid knowledge uptake between communities and have the strong potential to reduce suicide., (Copyright © 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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49. Relationship between adverse childhood experiences and homelessness and the impact of axis I and II disorders.
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Roos LE, Mota N, Afifi TO, Katz LY, Distasio J, and Sareen J
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- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Family Relations, Health Status, Ill-Housed Persons statistics & numerical data, Personality Disorders epidemiology, Violence
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Objectives: We investigated the links between homelessness associated with serious mental and physical healthy disparities and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in nationally representative data, with Axis I and II disorders as potential mediators., Methods: We examined data from the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions in 2001-2002 and 2004-2005, and included 34,653 participants representative of the noninstitutionalized US population who were 20 years old or older. We studied the variables related to 4 classes of Axis I disorders, all 10 Axis II personality disorders, a wide range of ACEs, and a lifetime history of homelessness., Results: Analyses revealed high prevalences of each ACE in individuals experiencing lifetime homelessness (17%-60%). A mediation model with Axis I and II disorders determined that childhood adversities were significantly related to homelessness through direct effects (adjusted odd ratios = 2.04, 4.24) and indirect effects, indicating partial mediation. Population attributable fractions were also reported., Conclusions: Although Axis I and II disorders partially mediated the relationship between ACEs and homelessness, a strong direct association remained. This novel finding has implications for interventions and policy. Additional research is needed to understand relevant causal pathways.
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50. Canada-wide effect of regulatory warnings on antidepressant prescribing and suicide rates in boys and girls.
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Rhodes AE, Skinner R, McFaull S, and Katz LY
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- Adolescent, Age Distribution, Canada epidemiology, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Practice Patterns, Physicians', Sex Distribution, Young Adult, Antidepressive Agents therapeutic use, Suicide trends
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Objective: To examine the impact of the Health Canada regulatory warnings regarding antidepressant (AD) prescribing on suicide rates in boys and girls under the age of 18 and aged 18 to 19 years in Canada between 2004 and 2009. We hypothesized that an increase in suicide rates would be specific to girls, reflecting higher AD prescribing rates in girls than boys., Method: We graphed and tested the difference between Canada-wide suicide rates before and after the regulatory warning periods (either from 1995 to 2006 or from 1995 to 2009) in boys and girls under the age of 18 or aged 18 to 19 years. For comparison with prior studies, we estimated rate ratios and 95% confidence intervals using either Poisson regression or negative binomial regression., Results: There was no statistically significant increase in suicide rates in girls under the age of 18, or aged 18 to 19 years in response to the AD regulatory warnings. In boys under the age of 18 or aged 18 to 19 years, suicide rates declined after 2003., Conclusions: We did not find increased rates of suicide after the AD regulatory warnings in boys or girls under the age of 18 or aged 18 to 19 years in Canada-wide rates. However, this does not rule out the possibility that such an effect occurred in some jurisdictions in girls and (or) the regulatory warnings prevented the trend toward declining suicide rates. Factors influencing the downward trend in boys merit further attention.
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