Background Evidence-based information is essential to delivering effective mental health care, yet the extent and accessibility of the scientific literature are critical barriers for professionals and policymakers. To map the necessities and make validated resources accessible, we undertook a comprehensive analysis of scientific evidence on child and adolescent mental health in Greece. Methods This systematic review encompasses three research topics related to the mental health of children and adolescents in Greece: prevalence estimates, assessment instruments, and interventions. We searched Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and IATPOTEK from inception to December 16th, 2021. We included studies assessing the prevalence of conditions, reporting data on assessment tools, and experimental interventions. For each area, manuals informed data extraction and the methodological quality was ascertained using validate tools. This review was registered in protocols.io [68583]. Outcomes We included 104 studies reporting 533 prevalence estimates, 138 studies informing data on 179 assessment instruments, and 34 intervention studies. We report the prevalence of conditions according to regions within the country. A repository of locally validated instruments and their psychometrics were compiled. An overview of interventions provided data on their effectiveness. Interpretation Scientific evidence on child and adolescent mental health in Greece has been cataloged and appraised. This timely and accessible compendium of up-to-date evidence-based information offers valuable resources for clinical practice and policy making in Greece and may encourage similar assessments in other countries. Funding The Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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Suicide in children and adolescents is a major public health problem and accounts for at least 100,000 annual deaths in young people worldwide (World Health Organization, 2002). In the United States suicide accounts for more adolescent deaths than all natural causes combined, with approximately 4,000 young people ages 15 to 24 dying by suicide in 2002 (Kochanek, Murphy, Anderson, & Scott, 2004). The American Association of Suicidology (2003) estimated that in the United States a teenager kills him-or herself every 2 hours. Suicide ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States among the 10-to 14-year-old and 15-to 19-year-old age groups, exceeded by only accidents and homicide (Anderson, 2002).The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that of 1 million teenagers surveyed, nearly 20% seriously considered suicide in the past year, 15% made a specific plan to attempt suicide, and 9% reported an attempt; approximately 700,000 received medical attention for their attempt (Grunbaum et al., 2002). These results are consistent with those cited in other epidemiological studies in the United States (e.g., see Wichstrom, 2000).
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