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Cognitive and Neurobiological Correlates for Switching/Inhibition Moderate the Relations Between Word Reading and Reading Comprehension in Hebrew‐Speaking Children: An fMRI Study
Switching/inhibition scores (faster and more accurate Stroop performance) mediate the relations between word reading, language processing and reading comprehension. Higher switching/inhibition scores and stronger functional connectivity of the fronto-parietal network moderate the relations between Hebrew word reading and reading comprehension. Results suggest the involvement of switching/inhibition in the Simple View of Reading model in the context of Hebrew reading.
The association between hyperactivity and suicidal behavior and attempts among children referred from emergency departments
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda The association between hyperactivity and suicidal behavior and attempts among children referred from emergency departments Oren Shahnovsky [1] ; Alan Apter [2] ; Shira Barzilay [1] [1] University of Haifa [2] Tel Aviv University Localización: EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, ISSN 2174-8144, ISSN-e 2254-9625, Vol. 14, Nº. 10, 2024, págs.
The Association between Hyperactivity and Suicidal Behavior and Attempts among Children Referred from Emergency Departments
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Trastorno de la Tourette y la división entre mente y cuerpo
El trastorno de la Tourette es especialmente interesante porque es un síndrome en el que los límites entre la mente y el cuerpo son ambiguos. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un tic y un espasmo muscular? Un espasmo muscular es simplemente la contracción local de un músculo. Mientras que un tic, aunque se puede originar en el músculo, atraviesa la corteza cerebral, luego pasa por las partes emocionales del cerebro, el tálamo y finalmente regresa al músculo y lo hace moverse.
Psychopharmacology in children and adolescents: unmet needs and opportunities
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Frontiers | Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factor among secondary school students in Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia. A multi-center cross-sectional study
Introduction Suicide is the deliberate act of one's death (from the Latin suicaedere, “to kill oneself” or “self-murder”). When there is proof (either explicit or implicit) that the injury was self-inflicted as well as the decedent meant to take him or her own life, it is considered a self-inflicted injury, poisoning, or suffocation death.
Tikvat Israel members fund ADA compliant bathroom renovation
SteveLuker / iStock / Getty Images Plus By Alan Apter Two longtime Tikvat Israel members are seeing to it that worshipers with disabilities will not have to travel far to the rest room during services. The men’s restroom outside the sanctuary is being converted to an all-gender bathroom compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the coming months. The bathroom remodeling has been made possible by congregational members Hope and Phillip Kott.
A longitudinal examination of the interpersonal theory of suicide and effects of school‐based suicide prevention interventions in a multinational study of adolescents
Abstract Background Predictions of two different models for suicide attempts (SA) over 12 months, as differentially impacted by specific school‐based suicide prevention interventions, were compared. These were as follows: (a) interpersonal theory (IPTS) and (b) a two‐pathway model, one path associated with externalizing symptoms and continuum of self‐harm behaviors, and the other with internalizing symptoms.
Bi‐directional longitudinal associations between different types of bullying victimization, suicide ideation/attempts, and depression among a large sample of European adolescents - Brunstein Klomek - - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - Wiley On
Background The association between bullying victimization and depression, suicide ideation and suicide attempts has been studied mainly in cross‐sectional studies. This study aims to test the bidirectional effect and the chronicity versus sporadic effect of physical, verbal, and relational bullying victimization on suicidal ideation/attempts and depression.
Basic self-disturbance, neurocognition and metacognition: A pilot study among help-seeking adolescents with and without attenuated psychosis syndrome
The goal of this pilot study was to assess the association between basic self-disturbance (SD) and deficits in neurocognitive and metacognitive functioning among help-seeking adolescents with and without attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS).
Delivering Ukrainian energy independence
Greater coordination between the private sector, state-owned energy companies, government and the international community can make Ukrainian energy independence a reality, says Alan Apter. Over the last few years Ukraine has become synonymous with instability, tragedy and war.
Ukraine: cookin’ on gas
Energy independence holds the key to Ukrainian stability, says Alan Apter. Over the last few years Ukraine has become synonymous with instability, tragedy and war. While many international powers, from the United States to the European Union, are attempting to bring stability to the region, one key element that is guaranteed to change Ukraine’s fortunes for the better is energy independence.
COMMENT: Making Ukrainian energy independence a reality | bne IntelliNews
Over the last few years Ukraine has become synonymous with instability, tragedy and war. While many international powers, from the United States to the European Union, are attempting to bring stability to the region, one key element that is guaranteed to change Ukraine’s fortunes for the better is energy independence. Ukraine’s historical dependence on external energy sources, predominantly Russian gas, has been well-documented and has significantly impacted Ukraine’s political climate.
Suicide Prevention Strategies
Review Clinician's Corner October 26, 2005 JAMA. 2005;294(16):2064-2074. doi:10.1001/jama.294.16.2064 Full Text Abstract Context In 2002, an estimated 877 000 lives were lost worldwide through suicide. Some developed nations have implemented national suicide prevention plans. Although these plans generally propose multiple interventions, their effectiveness is rarely evaluated.
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