Journals and news
Salvation Army abuse at 'severe end' of scale
Source: Sydney Morning HeraldThe chairman of the commission says that it is finding sexual abuse very often occurs in the context of physical abuse and deprivation
Severe bereavement stress during the prenatal and childhood periods and risk of psychosis in later life: population based cohort study
Source: BMJNew study reveals that loss of a family member in childhood is associated with psychosis, with greatest risk in children aged 0-3 years.
Bullies and victims face mental health risks
Source: University of QueenslandStudy findings highlights urgent need to address bullying as those who engage in peer agression face increased risk of developing mental health and alcohol use problems.
Childhood abuse, adult interpersonal abuse, and depression in individuals with extreme obesity
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis study explores the relationships of child and adult interpersonal abuse that may be crucial for understanding obesity and development of depression.
An ecological analysis of infant neglect by adolescent mothers
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis study investigates determinants of infant neglect, such as intimate partner violence, by young mothers.
The benefits of aggressive traits: a study with current and former street children in Burundi
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectRead on appetitive aggression, its relation to violent behaviour and PTSD.
Transforming trajectories for traumatized children
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryThis article discusses important and meaningful steps child psychiatrists and other professionals can take to help children exposed to trauma.
Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD in sexually abused adolescents
Source: JAMAResearchers find Prolonged Exposure therapy beneficial in treating adolescent PTSD patients who have been sexually abused
Giving a voice to traumatized youth—Experiences with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis study explores traumatized youths' perspectives after receiving TF-CBT
Harvard report focuses on creating and advocating for trauma-sensitive schools
Source: Harvard Law SchoolVol 2 of this report offers a guide to a process for creating trauma-sensitive schools and a policy agenda to support this work.
Posttraumatic stress disorder in early childhood: classification and diagnostic issues
Source: European Journal of PsychotraumatologyThis report presents a review of the research on PTSD in early childhood and with focus on critical diagnostic criteria.
Schoolchildren traumatised by bushfires need help
Source: Brisbane TimesMore than 100 young survivors of the Blue Mountain bushfires are still receiving counselling
Connecticut builds network to address childhood trauma
Source: New Haven RegisterOne year after the Sandy Hook tragedy in the US, the state has made significant steps to strengthen its mental health system and provide training to screen for trauma in children
Why epigeneticists are optimistic about reducing child abuse
Source: Huffington PostThis article discusses the value of epigenetics on the topic of child abuse and its potential for predicting and treating abusive behaviour
Bullying - "It is everyone's problem"
Source: HealthCanalThis research project examines parents' reports on their child's experience of bullying as well as perception of school response to bullying







