Investigators tested whether anxiety sensitivity, a psychological risk factor defined as fear of anxious arousal, early after trauma predicted posttraumatic outcomes in the eight weeks posttrauma. Results showed that among 2,269 participants from the AURORA study, anxiety sensitivity predicted worse posttraumatic symptom trajectories across many different types of symptoms, including posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, sleep … Continued

This paper describes the development and validation of a clinical decision tool designed for use in the emergency department to identify patients who are at high risk of experiencing persistent and severe post-traumatic stress symptoms three to six months after their initial trauma. The 8-question tool is brief enough for bedside use, and demonstrated good … Continued

This study presents caregiver-informed recommendations to facilitate an improved school reentry process for adolescents reintegrating into school after a hospital stay for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. As few reentry recommendations account for the specific challenges faced by families, recommendations informed by caregiver experiences are needed to ensure that families can effectively support the recoveries of … Continued

In children with ADHD, methylphenidate may stabilize functional network dynamics and reduce reactivity of brain organization. This, in turn, may make it easier for children with ADHD to achieve brain states necessary for cognitively demanding tasks.

The Mental Health Equity Program (MHEP) and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program (DEIP) are thrilled to announce the Cycle 1 recipients of the DIVE-IN pilot grant program, which is designed to provide seed money for faculty- and staff-initiated projects that aim to foster and advance DEI in clinical, research, and administrative activities within the … Continued