Publications by authors named "A F K Karwautz"
Article Synopsis
- A study investigates therapists' views on a new treatment approach called MANTRa for young people with anorexia nervosa, highlighting the need for better therapies due to increasing eating disorder cases.
- Qualitative interviews with 10 therapists led to five themes concerning the strengths and flexibility of the MANTRa workbook, the importance of a supportive therapeutic process, and how well the treatment framework ensures quality.
- The study concludes that enhancements in MANTRa's content, therapist training, and offering a digital version could improve therapy effectiveness, while case formulation letters are identified as a valuable tool for building therapeutic relationships and aiding recovery.
Therapeutic drug monitoring in children and adolescents with schizophrenia-spectrum, affective, behavioural, tic and other psychiatric disorders treated with aripiprazole: results of the TDM-VIGIL pharmacovigilance study.
J Neural Transm (Vienna)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Aripiprazole, a medication approved for severe mental disorders, is often prescribed off-label to children and adolescents, yet there are no established therapeutic serum level reference ranges for this population.
- A study aimed to investigate the relationship between aripiprazole dosage and serum concentrations in youth, identifying factors like sex, age, and weight that might influence these levels.
- The findings suggested a strong correlation between daily dosage and serum concentration, leading to a preliminary reference range for treating pediatric patients, which indicated potentially better outcomes and fewer side effects when using interquartile ranges for dose determination.
Mental health of non-binary youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health
October 2024
Background: Non-binary identities are increasingly recognized within the spectrum of gender diversity, yet there is a dearth of research exploring the mental health challenges specific to this population. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively assess the mental health outcomes of non-binary youth in comparison to their transgender and cisgender peers.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify relevant studies across three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) covering the period from inception to October 2023.
Exploring the relationship between media use and depressive symptoms among gender diverse youth: findings of the Mental Health Days Study.
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health
August 2024
Background: Over the past decades, media use has become a key aspect of young people's daily lives, significantly shaping their social interactions, learning processes, and recreational pursuits. At the same time, healthcare professionals and researchers are increasingly concerned about the impact of media use on young people's mental health. This concern is particularly relevant for gender diverse youth who may have distinct experiences with media that could impact their mental health uniquely compared to their peers, such as increased exposure to cyberbullying and negative content regarding their gender identity.
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