Still vulnerable: A review of the impact of early childhood experiences on adolescent suicide and accidental death

Devaney, John; Bunting, Lisa; Davidson, Gavin; Hayes, David; Lazenbatt, Anne

doi:10.1037/e578482014-114

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“…Within Northern Ireland, this is particularly important given the region’s high rates of children considered at risk and also the high rates of suicide among young people in this region (Largey, Kelly, & Stevenson, 2009). Although a direct link has not yet been established, it is suggested that childhood maltreatment may be among some of the adversities associated with suicidal ideation among young people (Devaney et al, 2012). It is important moving forward that early intervention in response to childhood maltreatment considers the needs of the child and the social system in which a child resides.…”

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Assessing the Mediating Role of Social Support in Childhood Maltreatment and Psychopathology Among College Students in Northern Ireland

Lagdon

Ross

Robinson

et al. 2018

J Interpers Violence

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The detrimental impact of early trauma, particularly childhood maltreatment, on mental health is well documented. Although it is understood that social support can act as a protective factor toward mental health for children who experience such adversity, few studies have addressed the experience of childhood maltreatment and the important function of social support in adulthood. The current study aimed to assess the mediating role of social support in the relationship between childhood experiences of maltreatment and mental health outcomes including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and problematic alcohol use in a sample of university students ( N = 640) from Northern Ireland. Results of binary logistic regression analyses indicated that those reporting experiences of childhood maltreatment were at increased odds of mental health outcomes of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, but not alcohol use. Those reporting greater social support were significantly less likely to report on these mental health outcomes. In addition, the indirect paths from childhood maltreatment through social support to PTSD, depression, and anxiety were all significant, suggesting that social support, particularly family support, is a significant mediator of these relationships. Such findings have important implications for the social care response to children experiencing maltreatment and future support for such children as they transition to adolescence and adulthood.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessing the Mediating Role of Social Support in Childhood Maltreatment and Psychopathology Among College Students in Northern Ireland

Lagdon

Ross

Robinson

et al. 2018

J Interpers Violence

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“…Next, there is a concern that thresholds are set at a level that inappropriately excludes some children from accessing services that they require. In their work on childhood neglect and adolescent suicide, Devaney et al () highlighted that a number of young people were not deemed eligible to receive services at an early stage in their difficulties and that these difficulties escalated and became more entrenched. Services each had their own eligibility criteria, without reference to the part their service may provide in achieving wider goals for the child and their family.…”

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The trouble with thresholds: Rationing as a rational choice in child and family social work

Devaney

2018

Child & Family Social Work

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The financial crisis of 2008, has led central governments in industrialized nations to seek to reduce public expenditure at the same time that demands upon the welfare state are increasing. Using the example of statutory social work with children and families in England, this article explores whether the concept of rationing might be a more useful way of describing practices at the front line that seek to meet the objectives of policymakers, while also being financially responsible. In doing so, the article challenges social work to see austerity as less of a descriptor of the straightened financial times we live in but rather as an ideology that is seeking to reshape the very nature of the welfare state and to push responsibility for dealing with the consequences of these decisions away from politicians and policymakers onto front line staff.

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“…Research is clear as to how traumatic events can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being with authors like Devaney et al (2012) explaining that the more adverse childhood experiences a young person is exposed to, the more likely they are to experience poor outcomes in adolescence or beyond. All of the young people in this study experienced some form of adversity whether through abuse, neglect or other household challenges such as the death of a parent, substance misuse or domestic violence.…”

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Risk Factors for Self-Harm: Narratives from a Sample of Young People in Northern Ireland

Pollock

O’Shea

Killick

2019

Child Care in Practice

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Self-harm continues to be a growing concern within adolescence and is a globally recognised public health and social problem. Adolescents living in the community who self-harm are extremely common however less is known about these young people. This study focussed on capturing the voice of young people who engage in cutting behaviour to provide insight into the risks associated with this phenomenon. Single semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine adolescents aged 16-18 years who lived within one Trust area in Northern Ireland.Thematic analysis was applied to the transcribed interviews in which themes emerged. The three subordinate themes of onset, persistence and ending of the behaviour encompassed six sub-themes which were further identified as risk factors for the behaviour. Risk factors identified were difficulties in support networks, exposure to self-harm behaviour, psychological issues, 'addiction' to self-harm, hidden harm and support that hinders. These factors support the current literature base however individual and diverse explanations are highlighted which provide further depth, particularly around the concept of addiction. Recommendations for social work practice as well as future research are considered in view of the findings with the importance of the helping relationship and continuing to listen to young people as key direction.

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Still vulnerable: A review of the impact of early childhood experiences on adolescent suicide and accidental death

Cited by 5 publications

References 64 publications

Assessing the Mediating Role of Social Support in Childhood Maltreatment and Psychopathology Among College Students in Northern Ireland

Assessing the Mediating Role of Social Support in Childhood Maltreatment and Psychopathology Among College Students in Northern Ireland

The trouble with thresholds: Rationing as a rational choice in child and family social work

Risk Factors for Self-Harm: Narratives from a Sample of Young People in Northern Ireland

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