Search for dissertations about: "adolescents novel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 swedish dissertations containing the words adolescents novel.

2. 1. Adolescents' sleep in a 24/7 society : Epidemiology and prevention

   Author : Serena Bauducco; Steven J. Linton; Ida Flink; Mari Hysing; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sleep problems; adolescents; sleep deficit; insomnia; sleep duration; technology; stress; prevention; epidemiology; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Sleep undergoes important changes during adolescence and many teenagers experience problems sleeping. These in turn affect adolescents´ academic, physical and psychosocial functioning. Moreover, there are some indications that sleep problems in this age group may be increasing, possibly as a consequence of societal changes, e.g. READ MORE

4. 2. Bone Mineral Density Determination in Children. Evaluation of a novel method and application to Duchenne muscular dystrophy

   Author : Ann-Charlott Söderpalm; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : adolescents; age- and gender-matched; Becker; bone densitometry; bone markers; bone mineral density; calciotropic hormones; children; DXA; DXL; Duchenne; glucocorticoids; muscular dystrophy; normative; reference values; skeleton;

   Abstract : Aims: The overall aims of this thesis were to evaluate the dual-energy X-ray and laser (DXL) method for bone densitometry measurements of the calcaneus in children, to provide reference data for bone mineral density (BMD) in the heel bone in young children and to apply the DXL technique to patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and conduct a survey about bone health of DMD patients. Study populations and methods: The DXL Calscan method was modified and adapted for measurements in children and applied to bone densitometry in all subsequent studies. READ MORE

5. 3. Depression in teenagers and young adults : foundational studies of the new treatment paradigm TARA: Training for Awareness, Resilience, and Action

   Author : Erik Ekbäck; Eva Henje Blom; Ida Blomqvist; Jenny Molin; Inga Dennhag; Thorbjörn Lundberg; Elizabeth McCauley; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depression; adolescents; young adults; medical students; mental health; anxiety; psychological stress; qualitative research; randomization; yoga; mindfulness; psychotherapy; antidepressant drugs; biomarkers; clinical trial; feasibility studies; online intervention; reliability; validity; confirmatory factor analysis; measurement invariance; barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Child and Youth Psychiatry;

   Abstract : Introduction: Depression in adolescents and young adults is an increasing global health concern and available treatments are not convincingly effective. It is therefore important to develop and test novel treatments to improve treatment outcomes. READ MORE

6. 4. Novel treatment approaches for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder

   Author : Kristina Aspvall; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent and disabling condition with typical onset during childhood. The recommended treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but it is seldom available to young people. READ MORE

7. 5. Self-harm among adolescents : correlates, treatment, and healthcare consumption

   Author : Moa Bråthén Wijana; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Self-harm is common in adolescence and young adulthood, and it is associated with adverse outcomes, such as general psychopathology and suicide. We need a better understanding of self-harm and its correlates such as perceived invalidation/validation, emotional awareness, and sexual- and gender minority (SGM)-status to inform interventions. READ MORE