Publications by authors named "Rebecca Luxton"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact adolescents diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) compared to those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Results indicate that adolescents with BDD face higher instances of peer victimization (74%) and child maltreatment (44%), with sexual abuse being the most reported type of maltreatment in this group.
- Despite the prevalence of ACEs among adolescents with BDD, clinical outcomes and treatment effectiveness are similar for those with and without a history of ACEs, emphasizing the need for routine screening for these experiences.
Depression in children and young people: identification and management NICE guidelines.
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
February 2022
Objective: Children needing admission to an inpatient mental health unit often present with severe neuropsychiatric disorders characterised by complex psychopathology. We aimed to examine all admitted children with comorbid chronic tic disorder (CTD) and Tourette syndrome (TS) over a 10-year period and determine the clinical significance of these diagnoses.
Method: A retrospective, naturalistic study was conducted, comparing children with and without CTD/TS in terms of co-morbid diagnoses, medication use, access to education, aggression contributing to the admission, duration of admission, functional outcomes and satisfaction with treatment.