NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)1
Since 2006 (last 20 years)10
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 12 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Björling, Elin A.; Stevens, Christine; Singh, Narayan B. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2019
A participatory pilot study researched mindfulness sessions informed by art therapy for adolescent girls suffering from headaches. Researchers worked closely with 8 participants to customize and implement an appropriate mindfulness-based art intervention. Program evaluation included both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, including pre- and…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Metacognition, Adolescents, Females
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Stinley, Nora E.; Norris, Deborah O.; Hinds, Pamela S. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2015
This randomized controlled clinical trial explored the feasibility of implementing a fast-acting mandala intervention to reduce physical pain and psychological anxiety experienced during needle sticks. Forty pediatric patients participated in this two-group study: 20 participants created a mandala on an iPad (Treatment Group) and 20 participants…
Descriptors: Pain, Patients, Pediatrics, Art Activities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Litwiller, Brett J.; Brausch, Amy M. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2013
The impact of bullying in all forms on the mental health and safety of adolescents is of particular interest, especially in the wake of new methods of bullying that victimize youths through technology. The current study examined the relationship between victimization from both physical and cyber bullying and adolescent suicidal behavior. Violent…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Violence, Bullying, Pain
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Sullivan, Jillian C.; Miller, Lucy J.; Nielsen, Darcy M.; Schoen, Sarah A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Migraine headaches are associated with sensory hyperreactivity and anxiety in the general population, but it is unknown whether this is also the case in autism spectrum disorders. This pilot study asked parents of 81 children (aged 7-17 years) with autism spectrum disorders to report their child's migraine occurrence, sensory hyperreactivity…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Pain
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Allen, Laura B.; Tsao, Jennie C. I.; Seidman, Laura C.; Ehrenreich-May, Jill; Zeltzer, Lonnie K. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2012
Chronic pain disorders represent a significant public health concern, particularly for children and adolescents. High rates of comorbid anxiety and unipolar mood disorders often complicate psychological interventions for chronic pain. Unified treatment approaches, based on emotion regulation skills, are applicable to a broad range of emotional…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
McDonnell, Cassandra J.; White, Kamila S.; Grady, R. Mark – Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 2012
Pediatric NCCP may be characterized by recurrent pain accompanied by emotional distress and functional impairment. This paper reviews and critiques literature on pediatric noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) and introduces a theoretical conceptualization to guide future study of NCCP in children and adolescents. A developmentally informed biopsychosocial…
Descriptors: Pain, Adolescents, Etiology, College Students
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nestoriuc, Yvonne; Rief, Winfried; Martin, Alexandra – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
The aims of the present meta-analysis were to investigate the short- and long-term efficacy, multidimensional outcome, and treatment moderators of biofeedback as a behavioral treatment option for tension-type headache. A literature search identified 74 outcome studies, of which 53 were selected according to predefined inclusion criteria.…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Outcomes of Treatment, Biofeedback, Therapy
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Campo, John V.; Perel, James; Lucas, Amanda; Bridge, Jeff; Ehmann, Mary; Kalas, Catherine; Monk, Kelly; Axelson, David; Birmaher, Boris; Ryan, Neal; Di Lorenzo, Carlo; Brent, David A. – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2004
Objective: To assess the potential efficacy, tolerability, and safety of citalopram in the treatment of functional pediatric recurrent abdominal pain and comorbid internalizing disorders. Method: Twenty-five clinically referred children and adolescents with recurrent abdominal pain aged 7 to 18 years, inclusive, participated in a 12-week,…
Descriptors: Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Pain, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Compas, Bruce E.; Boyer, Margaret C.; Stanger, Catherine; Colletti, Richard B.; Thomsen, Alexandra H.; Dufton, Lynette M.; Cole, David A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
Reports of adolescents' coping with recurrent pain, symptoms of anxiety/depression, and somatic complaints were obtained from a sample of 164 adolescents with recurrent abdominal pain and their parents. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that coping consisted of 3 nonorthogonal factors: Primary Control Engagement Coping (problem solving,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Structural Equation Models, Pain, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mulvaney, Shelagh; Lambert, E. Warren; Garber, Judy; Walker, Lynn S. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: This prospective study characterizes trajectories of symptoms and impairment in pediatric patients with abdominal pain not associated with identifiable organic disease. Method: The Children's Somatization Inventory and the Functional Disability Inventory were administered four times over 5 years to 132 patients (6-18 years old) seen in…
Descriptors: Pain, Patients, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Murrell, Amy R.; Scherbarth, Andrew J. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999) has been found effective in treating a wide number of psychological conditions affecting adults. To date, however, little research has been done on the use of ACT with youth and parents. Few efforts have been made at summarizing the literature that does exist. This article,…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Therapy, Counseling Effectiveness, Youth
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McMahon, Colleen; And Others – School Psychology Review, 1990
Notes that somatic complaints without clear organic origin are also primary indicators for both anxiety and depression in childhood and adolescence. Review of literature provides school psychologists with basic information regarding prevalence, assessment, and treatment of one of most common types of somatic complaints: recurrent abdominal pain.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, Children, Depression (Psychology)