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Mindful and Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Mental Health
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Mindful and Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Mental Health

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2020) | Viewed by 4618

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Ina Stephens

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Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USA
Interests: yoga; medical yoga; yoga therapy; mental health; mind-body health; physician wellness; integrative health; vaccines; infectious diseases; children with medical complexities

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Complementary and integrative therapies are described as interventions that place the focus on changing one’s thoughts to change one’s behavior patterns. These therapies are often an exploration of multiple dimensions, including the physical body, energy, mind–body awareness, emotions, and spiritual feelings.  Some of these considered to be of increasing importance in the treatment of chronic diseases, functional disorders, chronic pain, and mental health include yoga, mindful movement, pranayama, cognitive behavioral therapy, acupuncture, art therapy, sound therapy, massage therapy, music therapy, and integrated movement therapy. With the use of these interventions, one can develop improved body awareness, leading one towards realizing the connections between the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realms. This increased awareness allows one to recognize thoughts and emotions at an earlier, or subtler, stage, enabling earlier interventions, coping, and healing. This Special Issue will explore a range of complementary and integrative therapies in children and adolescents with the goal of further educating medical professionals on their use for treating disorders such as chronic pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, obesity, autism, behavioral problems, stress-related disorders, and sleep disorders.

Dr. Ina Stephens
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • integrative medicine
  • complementary
  • stress
  • mental health
  • school-based
  • mindfulness
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • attention deficit disorder
  • yoga
  • yoga therapy
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • sleep

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Parents’ Acceptance of Learning about Mindfulness for Managing Pediatric Asthma
by Mala Mathur, Karen Pletta, Bradley R. Kerr, Jens Eickhoff, Robin Puett and Megan A. Moreno
Children 2020, 7(12), 262; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/children7120262 - 28 Nov 2020
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Background: Emerging research suggests mindfulness may reduce stress and asthma symptoms in children, yet there is a gap in understanding parental views towards learning about mindfulness. Objective: This study aimed to compare the perceived acceptance to learn about mindfulness among parents of children [...] Read more.
Background: Emerging research suggests mindfulness may reduce stress and asthma symptoms in children, yet there is a gap in understanding parental views towards learning about mindfulness. Objective: This study aimed to compare the perceived acceptance to learn about mindfulness among parents of children with and without asthma, and to understand differences across income levels. Methods: This was a national, cross-sectional, online survey of parents of children 0–18 years. Acceptance was measured with questions on whether parents believe mindfulness could be beneficial while parenting, and if they would be willing to learn about mindfulness. Comparisons of mindfulness acceptance between income level were conducted using chi-square and Fisher’s exact test. Results: Parents of children with asthma were more likely to be interested in learning about mindfulness from their health care provider compared to those without asthma (46% vs. 38%, p < 0.0001). At all income levels examined in the study, parents (63–75%) of children with asthma indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed that mindfulness can be beneficial when parenting. Conclusion: Findings suggest an opportunity to incorporate mindfulness teaching into asthma care for pediatric patients of all income levels. Full article
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Stress in Caregivers and Children with a Developmental Disorder Who Receive Rehabilitation
by Sung Hyun Kim, In Young Sung, Eun Jae Ko, Jieun Park and Nayoung Heo
Children 2020, 7(9), 136; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/children7090136 - 15 Sep 2020
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This study aimed to evaluate the stress levels of caregivers and children with developmental disorders who were receiving rehabilitation treatment. The relationships between stress levels and factors such as early rehabilitation and home rehabilitation were quantified. Methods: This study was conducted in children [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the stress levels of caregivers and children with developmental disorders who were receiving rehabilitation treatment. The relationships between stress levels and factors such as early rehabilitation and home rehabilitation were quantified. Methods: This study was conducted in children with development disorders, aged from 1.5 years to 18 years, who were undergoing rehabilitation. The Korean version of the Child Behavior Checklist (K-CBCL) and the Adult Self-Report (K-ASR) were used to evaluate stress levels in children and caregivers, respectively. Results: Questionnaires were provided to 150 caregivers who agreed to participate. However, only 76 copies of the K-CBCL and 75 copies of the K-ASR were collected. The mean K-CBCL and K-ASR t scores were in the normal range. The K-CBCL score correlated positively with the K-ASR score (p value < 0.5). K-CBCL externalizing problems score correlated positively with the age at the start of rehabilitation, and the K-CBCL and K-ASR externalizing problems scores correlated negatively with home treatment delivered by caregivers. Conclusions: Stress levels of children and caregivers were closely related. Home rehabilitation provided by caregivers reduced stress in both caregivers and children. Early rehabilitation did not impart additional psychological burden on caregivers or children. Full article
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