Juvenile arrest: a cross-cultural comparison
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A study was conducted in groups of adolescents in different countries to know the impact of psychopathological impact of arrests. Similar cross-national arrest rates and levels of antisocial behavior were found and arrest showed an independent association with a number of deviant behavior variables.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 2004
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The psychosocial aspects of children exposed to war: Practice and policy initiatives
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Since World War II there has been detrimental effects on the development and mental health of children due to the atrocities of war, which are documented. It is necessary to have a culturally sensitive diagnostic approach to assess trauma symptoms and associated impairment.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 2004
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Suicidal ideations and attempts in juvenile delinquents
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An assessment of suicidality and psychopathology amongst adolescents is done with the help of psychiatric interviews. Results show that juvenile delinquents have higher rate of suicidal ideations.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 2003
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