Elucidating the Roles of Maternal Overcontrol and Warmth in the Development of Childhood Anxiety and Depression: A Moderated Mediation Framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy K. Fox ◽  
Melissa Sital ◽  
Leslie F. Halpern ◽  
Julie L. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression

scholarly journals Cognitive Vulnerabilities for Depression and Anxiety in Childhood: Specificity of Anxiety Sensitivity and Rumination

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah M. Brown ◽  
Richard Meiser-Stedman ◽  
Harriet Woods ◽  
Kathryn J. Lester
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cognitive Vulnerabilities ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Therapies ◽  
Shared Cognitions ◽  
Development Of Anxiety

Background: Childhood anxiety and depression frequently co-occur. Exploring specificity in cognitive processes for anxiety and depression in childhood can provide insight into cognitive vulnerabilities contributing to the development of anxiety and depressive disorders and inform targeted psychological interventions. Anxiety sensitivity and rumination are robust cognitive vulnerabilities for anxiety and depression, respectively. However, despite conceptual similarities, they are rarely considered together within a single study. Aims: The current study explored specific and shared associations between anxiety sensitivity subscales and rumination and anxiety and depressive symptoms in unselected children. Method: Multiple regression analyses explored to what extent specific self-reported anxiety sensitivity subscales (physical, social and mental concerns) and rumination predicted anxiety and depressive symptoms in 147 unselected children, aged 7–11 years. Results: Physical and social concern subscales of anxiety sensitivity were specifically associated with anxiety, whilst rumination was specifically associated with depressive symptoms. The mental concerns subscale of anxiety sensitivity was independently associated with both anxiety and depressive symptoms. These associations were only partially mediated by rumination. Conclusions: Anxiety and depression in young people are characterized by specific and shared cognitions. Evidence for shared and specific associations between the cognitive vulnerabilities of anxiety sensitivity and rumination, and anxiety and depression highlight the utility of transdiagnostic research and confirm that cognitive therapies may benefit from targeting cognitive concerns relating specifically to the patient's presenting symptoms.

scholarly journals Children's and Parents’ Evaluations of ‘FRIENDS for Life’, an Indicated School-Based Prevention Program for Children With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Zwaanswijk ◽  
Mia P. Kösters
Keyword(s):  
Prevention Program ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Program Improvement ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
School Based ◽  
Children And Parents

There is evidence that the school-based program FRIENDS for Life is effective in preventing childhood anxiety and depression. Effectiveness is, however, not the only prerequisite for successful implementation. Participants’ evaluation of a prevention program may provide suggestions about how to fine-tune it to fit the needs of the target population. This study investigated children's and parents’ evaluations of the Dutch version of FRIENDS for Life. Forty-four participants of FRIENDS for Life (9–13 years) participated in online focus groups and 38 parents were interviewed in 2011–2012. Questions concerned the general opinion about the program, its perceived effectiveness and group atmosphere, and suggestions for program improvement. Most children (95.5%) and parents (65.8%) evaluated the program positively, and the majority (61.4% and 76.3%) thought that it had been useful in changing the child's behaviour. Children and parents expressed complementary views about the behaviours the child had learned. Some children (38.6%) expressed negative opinions about the program. Parents’ attendance at parent meetings was low (31.6–36.8%). Considered together with the growing evidence of the effectiveness of FRIENDS for Life, we concluded that it can be successfully implemented as an indicated prevention program in primary schools for children who show symptoms of anxiety or depression. Efforts could be made to increase parents’ involvement in the program.

Parenting and Parental Anxiety and Depression as Predictors of Treatment Outcome for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Has the Role of Fathers Been Underestimated?

2008 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 747-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliette M. Liber ◽  
Brigit M. van Widenfelt ◽  
Arnold W. Goedhart ◽  
Elisabeth M. W. J. Utens ◽  
Adelinde J. M. van der Leeden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Parental Anxiety ◽  
Childhood Anxiety Disorders

scholarly journals A Curiosity About Links Between Adventure Playgrounds, Loose Parts, Playwork Approach, a State of "Flow" and Children’s Wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus Gorrie
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Past Century ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
The Past ◽  
Children’S Wellbeing ◽  
Loose Parts

Over the past century there has been a documented rise in childhood anxiety and depression (Gray, 2011; Twenge, 2001). This increase largely correlates to the significant decrease in the amount of time children have to play freely (Gray, 2013). The suggested reason for this is a decrease in free time and play creating a strong external locus of control, the result of which has been shown to cause increases in childhood anxiety and depression (April, Dharani, & Peter, 2012; Gray, 2013). This paper records a practitioner’s musings on the links between aspects of playwork practice and children’s wellbeing. It considers Csikszentmihalyi (2008) concept of a state of flow and the development of an internal locus of control and the opportunities afforded children in an adventure playground wedded to playwork theory and practice.

scholarly journals Preventing childhood anxiety and depression: Testing the effectiveness of a schoolbased program in Mexico

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Gallegos ◽  
Sylvia Linan-Thompson ◽  
Kevin Stark ◽  
Norma Ruvalcaba
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression

Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness: An Open Trial of Mindfulness Training for Anxious Children

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randye J. Semple ◽  
Elizabeth F. G. Reid ◽  
Lisa Miller
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Core Symptom ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Impaired Attention ◽  
Preliminary Support

This study is an open clinical trial that examined the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness training program for anxious children. We based this pilot initiative on a cognitively oriented model, which suggests that, since impaired attention is a core symptom of anxiety, enhancing self-management of attention should effect reductions in anxiety. Mindfulness practices are essentially attention enhancing techniques that have shown promise as clinical treatments for adult anxiety and depression (Baer, 2003). However, little research explores the potential benefits of mindfulness to treat anxious children. The present study provided preliminary support for our model of treating childhood anxiety with mindfulness. A 6-week trial was conducted with five anxious children aged 7 to 8 years old. The results of this study suggest that mindfulness can be taught to children and holds promise as an intervention for anxiety symptoms. Results suggest that clinical improvements may be related to initial levels of attention.

Ward, I’m Worried About the Beaver: Issues in Early Identification and Intervention With Children Experiencing Depression and Anxiety

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Friedberg ◽  
Lori E. Crosby ◽  
Barbara A. Friedberg
Keyword(s):  
Early Identification ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Children Of Color

Childhood anxiety and depression are commonplace yet often neglected problems. This article briefly summarizes information on the prevalence and developmental chronology of these disorders. Innovative intervention methods are presented and described. Finally, a section alerting readers to salient issues germane to working with children of color who experience depression and anxiety is included.

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