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Introducción: Las conductas suicidas y las autolesiones están aumentando en niños y adolescentes. Las autolesiones no suicidas suponen un método disfuncional de regulación emocional. Es importante aprender a distinguirlas de las conductas suicidas. Material y métodos: Revisión narrativa de la situación actual sobre suicidio y autolesiones en España. Estudio descriptivo conductas suicidas en urgencias pediátricas. Resultados: En un estudio multicéntrico de la Sociedad Española de Urgencias Pediátricas (SEUP) se analizaron las consultas por salud mental (marzo-2019 a marzo-2020 y marzo-2020 a marzo-2021), encontrándose un aumento del 122% del diagnóstico «intoxicación no accidental por fármacos» y del 56% en «suicidio/intento de suicidio/ideación autolítica». En otro análisis prospectivo, se registraron 281 tentativas, siendo el perfil de paciente: sexo femenino (90,1%), 14,8 años, el 34,9% sin diagnóstico psiquiátrico previo, el 57,7% con conductas suicidas anteriormente. La presencia de trastornos psiquiátricos, en especial de depresión, y de intentos previos, son los factores de riesgo más implicados en la conducta suicida, aunque existen otros de índole diversa (familiares, personales o sociales). Los pediatras deben estar formados para atender consultas sobre suicidio, y adquirir habilidades para realizar una entrevista con actitud de apoyo y empatía. En España los planes de prevención de suicidio son heterogéneos y no existe un plan nacional de prevención del suicidio. Conclusiones: Se deben reforzar los recursos de atención primaria, hospitalaria y de salud mental de la población pediátrica. Los centros escolares y la formación en psiquiatría infantil y adolescente para médicos y enfermeras resultan cruciales en la prevención del suicidio en niños y adolescentes. (AU)

Introduction: Suicidal behavior and self-harm are increasing in children and adolescents. Non-suicidal self-harm are a dysfunctional method of emotional regulation, and it must be distinguished from suicidal behaviors. Methods: Narrative review of the current situation on suicide and self-harm in Spain. Descriptive study of suicidal behaviors in pediatric emergencies. Results: Mental health consultations were analyzed (March-2019 to March-2020 and March-2020 to March-2021) in a multicentric study of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergencies (SEUP), finding a 122% increase of the diagnosis of «non-accidental drug intoxication» and 56% of «suicide/suicide attempt/suicidal ideation». In another prospective analysis, 281 attempts were recorded, with the patient profile being: female (90.1%), 14.8 years old, 34.9% without previous psychiatric diagnosis; 57.7% with previous suicidal behavior. The presence of psychiatric disorders, especially depression, and previous attempts, are the best-known risk factors for suicidal behavior, although other factors are involved (family, personal or social). Pediatricians should be trained to deal with questions about suicide and acquire the skills to conduct an interview with a supportive and empathetic attitude. In Spain, suicide prevention plans are heterogeneous among communities, and there is not a unified national suicide prevention plan. Conclusions: Primary, hospital and mental health care resources for pediatric population should be strengthened to prevent suicidal behaviors. Specific training for school staff, and child and adolescent psychiatry training for pediatricians and nurses are crucial in the prevention of suicide in children and adolescent population. (AU)

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INTRODUCTION: Suicidal behaviour and self-harm are increasing in children and adolescents. Non-suicidal self-harm are a dysfunctional method of emotional regulation, and it must be distinguished from suicidal behaviours. METHODS: Narrative review of the current situation on suicide and self-harm in Spain. Descriptive study of suicidal behaviours in paediatric emergencies. RESULTS: Mental health consultations were analysed (March-2019 to March-2020 and March-2020 to March-2021) in a multicentric study of the SEUP (Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergencies), finding a 122 % increase of the diagnosis of "non-accidental drug intoxication" and 56 % of "suicide/suicide attempt/suicidal ideation". In another prospective analysis, 281 attempts were recorded, with the patient profile being: female (90.1 %), 14.8 years old, 34.9 % without previous psychiatric diagnosis; 57.7% with previous suicidal behaviour. The presence of psychiatric disorders, especially depression, and previous attempts, are the best-known risk factors for suicidal behaviour, although other factors are involved (family, personal or social). Pediatricians should be trained to deal with questions about suicide and acquire the skills to conduct an interview with a supportive and empathetic attitude. In Spain, suicide prevention plans are heterogeneous among communities, and there is not a unified national suicide prevention plan. CONCLUSIONS: Primary, hospital and mental health care resources for paediatric population should be strengthened to prevent suicidal behaviours. Specific training for school staff, and child and adolescent psychiatry training for paediatricians and nurses are crucial in the prevention of suicide in children and adolescent population.

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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among other nonpharmacological treatments on mental health and quality of life (QOL) of children with behavioral disorders. An observational multicenter study of 6- to 12-year-old children with behavior-related problems was performed in Spain with a three-month follow-up assessment. The Kidscreen-10 and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ) were used to assess effectiveness of each intervention. Characteristics of study population were compared with those of the general population. Subanalyses of two homogenous subgroups, who received versus did not receive dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, were performed. The study included 942 children (69.1% male) with a mean (SD) age of 8.5 (1.8) years. Overall, patients' health status and QOL significantly improved at three months (p < .001). Scores on the SDQ also improved, with significant reductions on all subscales (p < .05). Comparison of SDQ results with the same-age general population showed higher overall scores in the study population (8.5 [5.5] vs. 18.6 [8.1], respectively) and on all the subscales (p < .001 in all cases). The omega-3 fatty acid supplementation subgroup presented greater improvements in each category of SDQ (p < .05), except for the emotion subscale. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation alone or in combination with other nonpharmacological treatments is effective in improving children's mental health. Overall, nonpharmacological recommendations currently made by pediatricians seem to be effective in improving the perceived health status and patients' QOL and in the reduction of health problems, especially hyperactivity/inattention and conduct problems.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: El Cuestionario de Cualidades y Dificultades (SDQ) es un instrumento breve de evaluación de trastornos mentales en la infancia y la adolescencia. Ha sido desarrollado en el Instituto de Psiquiatría de Londres en los años 90. Se administra a padres y profesores con una única versión para ambos. Consta de 25 ítems y valora 5 aspectos: hiperactividad, síntomas emocionales, problemas de comportamiento, problemas de relaciones con iguales y conducta prosocial. Su sencilla administración e interpretación lo convierte en una herramienta muy útil en pediatría. Se encuentra traducido y validado en muchos idiomas, incluido el español. Es muy utilizado para estudios epidemiológicos, de despistaje y clínicos. Sus propiedades psicométricas han demostrado ser adecuadas para estos aspectos. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se recogieron las contestaciones del SDQ de padres y profesores de una muestra comunitaria de 597 niños entre 7 y 10 años, estando igualmente representados ambos sexos. Se realizó el análisis estadístico para identificar los puntos de corte. Para cada escala se determinaron los rangos de normalidad, límite y anormalidad. RESULTADOS: Los resultados obtenidos en la presente investigación revelan unos puntos de corte sensiblemente distintos a los obtenidos para las versiones en otros idiomas distintos al español. CONCLUSIONES: La traducción española se presenta como un instrumento igual de útil que el Cuestionario inglés original y el traducido a otros idiomas

INTRODUCTION: The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was developed by Professor Robert Goodman at the Institute of Psychiatry (UK) in the 1990's. It is a brief behavioural screening instrument internationally used for the screening of mental health problems in children and adolescents. It consists in a 25 item questionnaire with 5 different scales: emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity / inattention peer relationship problems and prosocial behaviours. Its simple administration and interpretation has made it a very useful tool in paediatrics. The SDQ has been translated and validated in more than 70 languages, these includes a Spanish version. It is widely used as an adequate tool for epidemiological, early detection and clinical studies, as demonstrated by its psychometric properties. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Parents and teachers ratings of SDQ were collected for a community-based sample of 597 children between 7 and 10 years, in which both genders were equally represented. Statistical evaluation of cutt-offs were performed. Bandings identifying normal, borderline, and clinical ranges were defined for each scale. RESULTS: The present study reveal cut off results sensibly different to those obtained in other languages.CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish translation seems to be a similarly useful tool as the original English and other languages questionnaire

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El Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDAH) es uno de los trastornos psiquiátricos más frecuentes en la infancia, con una prevalencia global acumulada de aproximadamente el 5 %. Se caracteriza por la presencia de síntomas como la inatención, impulsividad e hiperactividad. Como consecuencia de estos, los niños con TDAH muestran dificultades en centrar la atención, en el control de sus impulsos y en modular su comportamiento desde edades muy tempranas. La evidencia clínica sugiere que, a menos que se alcance un mínimo de competencia social hacia los 8 años de edad, estos niños tendrán una alta probabilidad de tener dificultades sociales a lo largo de su vida. El tratamiento del TDAH consiste en varias estrategias combinadas (tratamiento multimodal) de las cuales la farmacoterapia ocupa un lugar destacado según las diferentes guías de práctica clínica. En referencia al entorno escolar, los objetivos principales del tratamiento del TDAH se centran en adaptar al niño a los requerimientos sociales y académicos mediante la disminución del impacto de los síntomas nucleares. El metilfenidato para el TDAH ha demostrado su eficacia con un perfil de seguridad adecuado. Su perfil de liberación está correlacionado con su eficacia clínica y por tanto un perfil de liberación que cubra de manera homogénea las 8 horas como el metilfenidato 30/70 es eficaz durante toda la jornada escolar (AU)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in childhood, with an overall accumulated prevalence around 5%. It is characterized by the presence of symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Children with ADHD show difficulties from an early age in focusing attention, control of impulsiveness and modulation of behavior. Clinical evidence suggests that, unless they reach a minimum of social competence at 8 years of age, these children will have a high probability of having social difficulties throughout his life. Treatment of ADHD consists of several strategies combined (multimodal treatment), where pharmacotherapy is prominent under different clinical practice guidelines. In the school environment, the goals of ADHD treatment focus on child adaptation to social and academic requirements by reducing the impact of core symptoms. Methylphenidate has proved effective with an adequate safety profile. Their release profile is correlated with the clinical efficacy and hence a release profile uniformly covering the 8 school hours as methylphenidate 30/70 is effective throughout the school day (AU)

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