[A qualitative study of shared decision making related to psychotropic drugs in adolescence].

Background: Shared decision making (SDM) is an evidence-based model that involves the collaborative development of a treatment plan. SDM in adolescents with mental health problems is complex. Most mental health problems arise in adolescence and psychotropic drugs are an important part of treatment.

Process and outcome evaluation of a social norms approach intervention on alcohol use among Flemish university students: a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Alcohol consumption is prevalent among students, with a common tendency to overestimate peers' alcohol use, contributing to increased consumption. This misperception is evident among Flemish students. This study aimed to develop and assess a Social Norms Approach (SNA) intervention targeting Flemish students to correct misperceptions and subsequently reduce alcohol use.

A longitudinal study of autism spectrum disorder characteristics in adolescents with restrictive type anorexia nervosa during and after underweight.

Objectives: This prospective, longitudinal study aims to compare the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics in adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) during and after underweight in order to help unravel the complex link between both conditions.

Methods: 24 adolescents with AN completed the youth self-report, autism spectrum quotient (AQ) or autism spectrum quotient adolescent version (AQ - adolescent) and a questionnaire designed by the researchers during a state of underweight and after weight recovery.

Results: AQ total score and several AQ subscale scores at the time of underweight are significantly higher than after weight recovery with medium to large effect sizes.

[Multi-family therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa].

Background Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder. Family based therapy is the most appropriate treatment. In recent decades, a particular form multi-family therapy (MFT) has been used.

Characteristics of Adolescents Admitted with Acute Alcohol Intoxication: A Retrospective Multicentre Study in Antwerp, Belgium, in the Period 2015-2021.

Binge drinking among adolescents is common in Belgium, posing a risk of serious health consequences. Until today, only estimations of the prevalence of acute alcohol intoxication (AAI) in adolescents have been made. Research into potential risk factors has not yet been conducted in Belgium.