Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Demeusy"
Prevention science sheds light on complex social policy problems, yet its social impact cannot reach full potential without the uptake of research evidence by policymakers. This mixed-methods study examined the US federal legislation pertaining to justice-involved youth to reveal opportunities for strengthening the use of prevention science in legislation. The results indicated that research language, particularly references to the type of study (e.
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- The Building Healthy Children (BHC) program aimed to support at-risk young mothers and their infants by providing evidence-based interventions to prevent child maltreatment and improve developmental outcomes.
- In two studies, the effectiveness of BHC was evaluated in enhancing parenting skills and maternal mental health while also observing effects on children's behavior over time.
- Results showed that mothers in the BHC group had reduced depression and improved parenting confidence, leading to better outcomes for both mothers and children, emphasizing the need for early intervention in high-risk families.
Adolescent girls are at heightened risk of depression, and because adolescent depression may initiate a negative developmental cascade, intervention early in adolescence has potential for altering a negative developmental trajectory. Identifying risk factors that impact response to intervention may inform decisions about the type of treatment to provide for adolescent girls with depression. Understanding moderators of outcomes in evidence-based treatment is critical to the delivery of timely and effective interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: When the primary disabilities associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are not well supported, individuals are at higher risk for mental health problems and other secondary conditions. The Families on Track (FOT) intervention was designed to prevent secondary conditions and improve family functioning in children with FASD. Promising results from a pilot study demonstrated positive effects on child and caregiver outcomes immediately following the intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevious research has provided evidence for the robust relation between maltreatment and the development of externalizing behavior, including aggression. However, less empirical attention has been given to the specific role of neglect. The current study aimed to examine the role of working memory in the association between early neglect and aggression in toddlerhood.
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